About Yuzaburo Mogi
Born 1935. Yuzaburo Mogi is a Japanese businessperson, known for Kikkoman.
is a Japanese businessman who is the current Chairman and honorary CEO of Kikkoman. In the 1950s, Mogi helped introduce soy sauce to the American public by hiring chefs to create recipes that included it. He then sent the recipes to local newspapers, in an attempt to get housewives to cut them out and shop for the ingredient. Mogi was appointed President and CEO of Kikkoman in 1995.
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Who is Yuzaburo Mogi?
businessman
When was Yuzaburo Mogi born?
Yuzaburo Mogi was born on 13 February 1935 in Chiba Prefecture.
What is Yuzaburo Mogi's occupation?
Yuzaburo Mogi is a businessperson.
What is Yuzaburo Mogi known for?
Yuzaburo Mogi is known for Kikkoman.
What nationality is Yuzaburo Mogi?
Yuzaburo Mogi is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yuzaburo Mogi. https://biography.guide/yuzaburo-mogi/
MLA: "Yuzaburo Mogi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yuzaburo-mogi/.
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