Yamanaka Clan

The is a family of ninja found in Konohagakure. They own and run a flower shop in the village and specializes in mind related techniques

The members of this clan specialize in mind centered techniques which makes them experts at intelligence gathering and espionage. They have also displayed sensory abilities and their techniques include transferring consciousness, reading minds and communicating telepathically.

The Yamanaka clan seems to have a special relationship with the Akimichi clan and Nara clan. For at least two generations, members of these three families have formed an "Ino-Shika-Chō trio", named after the first part of the names of the members. The Yamanaka members are the "Ino" in the trio. "Ino", "Shika" and "Chō" are the names of three cards needed for a highly prized trick of "Inoshikachō" in the Hanafuda.

Trivia

 * Lake Yamanaka is a Japanese lake that is located at the base of Mount Fuji.
 * The name "Yamanaka" means "in the middle of the mountain".