Kikkoman’s soy sauce business was first started in the 17th Century. Kikkoman began full-fledged marketing in the U.S. more than half a century ago and has become an integral part of its food culture, as soy sauce has become an indispensable seasoning. Kikkoman's Soy Sauce is produced at 10 factories worldwide in the United States, Asia, Europe and Japan, and is cherished in over 100 countries around the world.