Hokuto Corporation researches, develops, produces, and sells mushrooms in Japan and internationally. Its mushroom lineup includes Eryngii, Maitake, Bunashimeji, Bunapi, Shimofuri Hiratake, and Donko Shiitake. The company also molds and sells plastic products, produces and sells agricultural production materials and machinery, and produces, processes, and sells agricultural products. Formerly known as Hokuto Industry Corporation, it changed its name to Hokuto Corporation in October 2003; it was incorporated in 1964 and is headquartered in Nagano, Japan.