Yamanaka Clan

Known Members: Ino Yamanaka, Inoichi Yamanaka

The Yamanaka clan runs a flower shop and specializes in manipulating the minds of their opponents. The name "Yamanaka" means "in the middle of the mountain". Their techniques range from transfering consciousness to communicating telepathicaly. Blonde hair and blue eyes are also associated with Yamanakas.

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

Trivia

 * Lake Yamanaka is a Japanese lake that is located at the base of Mount Fuji.