Japan Tobacco International(JTI), which carries out the international tobacco business, has a solid business foundation due to its geographic profile and the competitive edge in both brands and people, and acts as the profit growth engine of the Group. JT significantly strengthened its international tobacco business by acquiring RJR Nabisco's non-U.S. tobacco operations in 1999 and Gallaher Group Plc. in 2007. JTI, headquartered in Geneva, operates in about 120 countries, manufacturing, marketing, and selling tobacco products around the world. With its international sales volume exceeding its domestic sales volume, the JT Group continues to grow as a global tobacco company.

JTI possesses a portfolio of Global Flagship Brands (GFB) comprising Winston, Camel, Mild Seven, Benson&Hedges, Silk Cut, LD, Sobranie, and Glamour, and it has a powerful presence in key markets around the world.

Note : GFB in 2005-2006:Winston,Camel,Mild Seven,Salem
GFB in 2007-:Winston,Camel,Mild Seven,
Benson & Hedges,Silk Cut,LD,Sobranie,Glamour

JTI employs people of about 100 nationalities as it has factories in 29 locations and other business facilities in 90 locations around the world. Within this environment, JTI respects the diversity of its talent pool and believes that people are its most valuable asset. We actively maintain the workplace environment, provide training for personal development, and give opportunities for international assignments within the Group.