The company are a second domestic tier sponsor and have been assigned the category of “sauces, vinegar, mirin and cooking sake".

“We are proud to support the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner in the category of sauces, including soy sauce, vinegar, mirin and cooking sake," said Noriaki Horikiri, President and chief executive of Kikkoman.

“Our corporate slogan is 'creating delicious memories'.

“By suggesting rich and varied food-lifestyles flavoured with soy sauce, we will help visitors to the Games both from Japan and around the world to savour the joys of eating, enjoy healthy minds and bodies and create delicious memories of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

“In this way, we will do our very best to make the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games a magnificent success.”

The company, whose soy sauce is shipped to over 100 countries from seven overseas factories, have become the 33rd domestic partner of Tokyo 2020.

Kikkoman are one of 18 of the domestic sponsors to be an official sponsor of the Games.

“Over many years, Kikkoman Corporation has supported the development of Japan's food culture and is now the leading brand in the soy sauce market,” said Yoshirō Mori, Tokyo 2020 President.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome such a distinguished company as a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner.”

The highest tier of domestic sponsors in Japan are the Gold Partners, which so far include companies including Canon, Asahi, NEC and Fujitsu.

A third tier of Official Supporters is also in operation.

Domestic partners are seen as key to the effective running of both Games, with the companies involved awarded the rights to use Olympic and Paralympic designations and imagery including emblems, mascots and slogans.