New Year Sale: Get IQOS ILUMA with 3,000 yen Discount

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Jan.23.2024

New Year Sale: Get IQOS ILUMA with 3,000 yen Discount

Philip Morris Japan is hosting a "[Max Discount 3000 yen] New Year Sale!" event, offering discounted prices for IQOS ILUMA devices.

According to a report by Kakaku, Philip Morris Japan is currently running a "[Up to 3000 yen Off] New Year Discount!" campaign, offering discounted prices for IQOS ILUMA. The campaign will run from January 19th to February 19th. During this period, the IQOS ILUMA series of heated tobacco products will be sold at a maximum discount of 3000 yen.

References:

[1] 最大3,000円オフ、「IQOS ILUMA（アイコスイルマ）」シリーズ「初春割」が開催

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