Kikkoman, the leading soy sauce & Asian condiment manufacturer, commissioned Chicago Tribune journalist & Japanese expert Ron Yates to write this fascinating saga 368-year-old Kikkoman Corporation. This inside story shows how one of Japan's most traditional enterprises has combined ancient craftsmanship with modern technology to create a $2 billion market leader. Rich in Kikkoman company lore, the book features dozens of never-before-published anecdotes & stories. The Kikkoman Chronicles is much more than an entertaining read, it is a compelling saga of 17 generations.