Japan Tobacco

Overview Japan Tobacco (JT) is a Japanese multinational company known for its presence in the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Founded by the Government of Japan on April 1, 1985, the company currently operates as a Kabushiki gaisha, a type of legal classification in Japan for corporations. Its headquarters are located in Tokyo, with additional offices in Toranomon and Geneva. With 73,366 employees, the company's operating status remains active.

In the tobacco industry, JT competes with international giants such as Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, and KT&G. The company has a presence on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the symbol "2914", and also trades under the ticker symbol "JAPAF". As a B2B (business-to-business) organization, JT engages in multiple markets in its industries of operation.

Under the leadership of its CEO, Masamichi Terabatake, Japan Tobacco has filed for 347 patents. The company also has various subsidiaries, such as the Bentoel Group, Donskoy Tabak, and others. Its official website can be found at http://jt.com and https://jti.co.jp, with additional social media presence on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.