Japan Boat Takoyaki has a 60-year history producing "octopus balls" and "burnt octopus" from Osaka, Japan. This snack grew in popularity during the eighties. After a long period of research and improvement on quality, image and package design, they developed a solid foundation and good reputation in Taiwan, soon expanding to other countries such as Hong Kong, mainland China, Canada, United States and Malaysia. They enjoyed immense popularity with long queues of customers at their branches regularly, as a result of its simple, yet flavourful, delicious and inviting snack.