[For Seniors] Let’s All Take the Challenge! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts about Tobacco

20 pieces

In Japan, a standard pack of cigarettes typically contains 20 cigarettes. The number can vary depending on the product, but 20 is the norm. It’s said that this amount allows for efficient nicotine intake at a rate of one pack per day.

about 8 to 10 years

It is said that long-term smoking shortens life expectancy by about 8 to 10 years compared to non-smokers. By sex, some data indicate a reduction of about 8 years for men and about 10 years for women. This is because the risks of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other conditions increase.

The late Muromachi period (16th century)

Tobacco is said to have been brought to Japan by Portuguese missionaries in the late 16th century, around the end of the Muromachi period and the Azuchi–Momoyama period. Smoking was mainly done with kiseru (smoking pipes), and although it spread nationwide, it was known as an expensive medicinal product.

a woman's lipstick mark

The red part on the Marlboro package was originally designed because the product was launched as a cigarette for women; the red area was made to evoke a woman’s lips and was intended so that lipstick marks wouldn’t be noticeable.

Symptoms of poisoning such as vomiting and convulsions may occur.

Tobacco contains a harmful substance called nicotine, and accidental ingestion can cause symptoms of nicotine poisoning such as vomiting, nausea, and seizures. Because these symptoms can be severe, especially in older adults and children, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately.

Because a large amount of vitamin C is consumed

When you smoke, a large amount of vitamin C is used up, reducing the components that maintain skin firmness and overall health. It also tends to impair blood flow, making it harder for oxygen and nutrients to circulate throughout the body, which is said to accelerate aging.

Because it is designed with the seven stars of the Big Dipper.

The package of “Seven Stars” features a design of seven stars, with its name derived from the Big Dipper. Incidentally, Seven Stars was the first cigarette in Japan to adopt a charcoal filter, and its rich aroma—highlighting the natural scent of tobacco leaves—has earned it widespread popularity.