The percentages of Japanese customers who smoke is decreasing according to research

(Japanese Customers) " In 2009, the percentage of smokers stood at 38.2 percent among men and 10.9 percent among women."

Source: Health ministry aims to get smoking rate down to 10%

Kyodo

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012

Japan Times

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