Kikkoman Group Philosophy Framework
Guided by “Kikkoman’s Promise,” each employee of the Kikkoman Group works with sincerity and care, continuously applying creativity and ingenuity while taking on new challenges every day.
Kikkoman’s Promise
Why we exist
To fill the world with the joys of food
by delivering wholehearted flavor
What we do
To provide high-quality products and services with integrity by continuously improving on our long tradition of techniques and know-how.
To propose a well-balanced and nutritious diet that brings out the flavor of ingredients and brings happiness to the world every day by helping to support a healthy mind and body.
To create exciting new flavor experiences by fusing food cultures from around the world and to propose a rich and varied food-lifestyle that matches the times.
What we achieve
Our Management Principles
Corporate Slogan

The Kikkoman Group Philosophy Framework consists of three main parts:
- 1Our Management Principles
The fundamental principles that lie at the core of Kikkoman Group’s philosophy and serve as the basis for our decision‑making and actions.
- 2Kikkoman’s Promise
The Kikkoman’s Promise defines the future vision Kikkoman Group seeks to achieve. Composed of the following two concepts:
Why we exist・・・Kikkoman’s reason for existence in society
What we do・・・What Kikkoman seeks to achieve through its business
- 3Medium‑ to Long‑Term Goals
The goals set out in our Global Vision 2030 and our Medium‑Term Management Plan.
What we achieve・・・The goals Kikkoman Group aims to reach
Our corporate slogan, “seasoning your life,” concisely encapsulates the ideals and key elements of “Kikkoman’s Promise.”