In 1956, Tohatsu introduced their first outboard engine. Since then, Tohatsu outboard engines have capably served a variety of marketplaces: commercial fishing, marine transport, recreation, and competition.

In January 2005, Tohatsu opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the mountainous area of central Japan that boasts over 370,000 sq. ft. of space and has a production capacity of over 200,000 outboards per year.