Sakana Namazu overview
Sakana Namazu specs
- Model ID
sakana/sakana-namazu- Developer
- Sakana AI
- Context window
- 262,144 tokens
- Max output
- 65,536 tokens
- Input
- Image, Text
- Output
- Text
- API
- OpenAI-compatible, base URL
https://api.aimlapi.com/v1
Sakana Namazu is a Japanese-specialized reasoning model from Sakana AI, based on Kimi K2.6 with additional training for Japanese language and business contexts. It is suited for Japanese instruction following and business workflows, supports a 262K context window, and accepts text, image, and file inputs.
Use cases
Market research report generation is a documented use case for Sakana Namazu. Sakana AI says the model can autonomously handle the full workflow from planning the research, through repeated web searching and information cross-checking, to writing the report.
Customer support automation is another documented use case. Sakana AI describes using Sakana Namazu for Japanese-language inquiry handling, and also for analyzing order data in the same workflow.
Business writing and document work are documented use cases as well. Sakana AI says the model is refined for Japanese language and business workflows, and is suited to producing natural Japanese documents and materials for recurring daily office tasks.
Research and coding agents are also documented use cases. Sakana AI’s model listing says Sakana Namazu handles complex tasks using web search and code execution, and third-party documentation describes it as suited to research or coding agents that need to work naturally in Japanese.
Capabilities
- Reasoning
- Streaming
- Structured outputs
- Function calling
- Vision
- Web search
Sakana Namazu API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $1.01 | 1M tokens |
| Output | $4.23 | 1M tokens |
| Cached input | $0.1587 | 1M tokens |
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
Sakana Namazu vs other models: token prices
AI/ML API input and output rates for 5 models, per million tokens.
| Model | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
 Sakana Namazu | $1.01 | $4.23 |
 Mistral Large 4 | $1.36 | $4.18 |
| Fugu Max | $2.12 | $6.35 |
| Fugu Ultra v2 | $5.29 | $31.74 |
| Fugu Ultra | $5.29 | $31.74 |
How to use the Sakana Namazu API
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Build with your agent
Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.
1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "sakana/sakana-namazu",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "sakana/sakana-namazu",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "sakana/sakana-namazu",
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
}
]
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
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Sakana Namazu FAQ
What is the context window of Sakana Namazu?
Sakana Namazu has a 262,144 tokens context window and can return up to 65,536 tokens.
What inputs and outputs does Sakana Namazu support?
Sakana Namazu takes image, text as input and returns text.
What is the model ID for Sakana Namazu?
Use sakana/sakana-namazu as the model id. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions.
When was Sakana Namazu released?
Sakana Namazu became available on August 11, 2026.
How much does Sakana Namazu cost?
Sakana Namazu costs $1.01 input and $4.23 output per 1M tokens on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.
Does Sakana Namazu support streaming?
Yes, Sakana Namazu can stream responses as they are generated.
Can Sakana Namazu read images?
Yes, Sakana Namazu accepts image input alongside text.
Who created Sakana Namazu?
Sakana Namazu was built by Sakana AI.