About Japan Tobacco Inc.
Japan Tobacco Inc. is a diversified company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of tobacco products, pharmaceuticals, and processed foods. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates globally and is structured into three key business segments.
Business Segments
- Tobacco Business: Offers a wide range of products including cigarettes, heat-not-burn tobacco, E-vapor products, fine-cut tobacco, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, and hookah/kretek products. Also provides reduced-risk products like infused tobacco capsules and heated tobacco sticks.
- Pharmaceutical Business: Focuses on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of prescription drugs for therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, kidney/metabolism, immunity/inflammation, and central nervous system.
- Processed Food Business: Supplies frozen and room-temperature foods (e.g., udon noodles, packed rice), bakery products, and seasonings like yeast extracts, kelp/bonito extracts, and oyster sauces.
Brand Portfolio
The company markets its products under well-known brands such as Winston, Camel, MEVIUS, and LD.
Founded: 1985 | Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan