FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tokyo, April 11, 2014

Japanese Domestic Cigarette Sales Results for March 2014 (Preliminary Report)

Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) announced today a preliminary report of the Company's Japanese domestic cigarette sales results for March 2014.

(figures are rounded off)

-4.0%

3.0%

* JT's market shares were as follows:
 62.2% for March 2014
 61.0% for FY2013
 59.6% for FY2012

( ): net change in comparison to the same period in the previous year

The above figures are preliminarily reported on a management basis.
An announcement of the consolidated financial results is scheduled on April 24, 2014. The announcement includes the Japanese Domestic Tobacco Business performance for FY2013.

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Japan Tobacco Inc. is a leading international tobacco product company. Its products are sold in over 120 countries and its internationally recognized brands include Winston, Camel, Mevius/Mild Seven and Benson & Hedges. With diversified operations, JT is also actively present in pharmaceuticals, beverages and processed foods. The company's revenue was

¥2.120 trillion (US$22,543 million(*)) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

*Translated at the rate of ¥94.05 per $1, as of March 29, 2013

Contacts: Ryohei Sugata, General Manager

Mahoko Tsuchiya, Manager

Media and Investor Relations Division

Japan Tobacco Inc. Tokyo: +81-3-5572-4292

E-mail: jt.media.relations@jt.com

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