New tobacco flavors and devices released in Japan

Sep.07.2022
New tobacco flavors and devices released in Japan
Japanese tobacco companies release new products and flavors for heated tobacco devices, including JT's "Ploom X" and FiM's "IQOS ILUMA".

In August, Japan Tobacco (JT) released a new flavor and exclusive accessories for their heated tobacco product "Ploom X". Additionally, Philip Morris released a new flavor pod specifically for the IQOS ILUMA in Japan, while British American Tobacco Japan (BAT Japan) launched new tobacco sticks for their "glo hyper" product.


Möbius Red debuts.


Starting from September 2nd, Japan Tobacco Inc. has begun selling the "Mebius Option Red" pods containing Ploom X at convenience stores and tobacco outlets throughout the country. The price is 570 Japanese yen per pod. These pods are characterized by a refreshing mint flavor and a sweet apple taste.


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Furthermore, JT has collaborated with world-renowned designer Yoichi Takagi of fashion brand "White Mountaineering" to create a special edition of their heated tobacco device, "Plume X". Takagi, a loyal user of "Plume X", drew inspiration from the Karuizawa Studio to ensure the device provides the most comfortable user experience.


Two original special edition IQOS models created in collaboration with Yosuke Aizawa, including the "Burgundy Sapphire" edition, have been released for sale.


Phimo Tobacco has released specialized pods for the IQOS ILUMA called "TERIA" and "Teria Ruby Regular", which are available for purchase in all IQOS stores and counters throughout Japan. The pods come in packs of 20 and are priced at 580 Japanese yen.


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With the release of Teria Ruby Regular, the Teria lineup now includes up to 15 options. Additionally, a new "Seasoned Regular" series has been added to the existing categories of "Regular", "Peppermint", and "Seasoned Peppermint".


KENT introduces two new brands.


British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco have released a new KENT pod exclusively for the glo hyper series, which will be available for purchase starting August 29th at convenience stores, glo stores, and tobacco shops nationwide in Japan. The price is set at 500 yen.


The new product's features are described as providing "satisfaction similar to cigarettes" and having a "rich tobacco flavor.


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