How Is ZYN Strong Different? 8/18 Release, 500 Yen Price & Relationship to Existing Flavors

Article content updated: 2026-10-20 | Information checked: 2026-10-20

Strong is not 4 new flavors, but an added strength level for the 4 existing flavors

The ZYN by IQOS Strong series rolls out sequentially starting 2026/8/18. It consists of 4 products—Cool Mint, Spearmint, Apple Mint, and Peach—at 500 yen (tax included) for 12 pouches, bringing the lineup to 12 products in total together with Low/Medium.

Hello, this is Genki. We have corrected statements in the old text claiming that "no price was given in the launch announcement" and "launching in month 9." We checked the manufacturer’s release dates and attached specification table, organizing the facts without adding hands-on reviews or stock speculation. Information verified: 2026/10/20.

Checking Release Date, Price & Lineup in the Official Attachment

Item	Published Details
launch (product)	Sequential rollout starting 2026/8/18
Early release at select duty-free stores	Sequential rollout starting 2026/7/1
Price & quantity	500 yen (tax included) / 12 pouches
4 products	Strong version of Cool Mint, Spearmint, Apple Mint, and Peach
Full series	4 flavors × 3 levels = 12 products including existing Low/Medium

Source:PMJ announcement dated 2026/8/18andpage 2 of the product overview attachment. Strong is a sensation level added to existing flavors and does not mean "4 brand-new flavors never offered before" were added.

Do Not Equate Sensation Level with Nicotine mg Figures or Safety

The manufacturer presents the 3 levels—Low, Medium, and Strong—in terms of sensation intensity. Specific nicotine mg figures for the domestic product cannot be determined from the release materials verified in this article. "Unverified" is not the same as "never disclosed anywhere by the manufacturer." We do not copy numbers from overseas packaging or convert them into the equivalent of 1 cigarette.

Nor can the name Strong be used to rank satisfaction or feel for every user. Theofficial Japan explanationalso explicitly states that Low/Medium labeling does not mean lower adverse health effects. Claims that stepping up or down levels makes it safe have been removed.

Sales Guide as of Month 8 and Current Store Information

The 8/18 announcement lists the Ginza IQOS Store, ZYN Online, and select IQOS shops, corners, and tobacco retailers in Tokyo. A note states that delivery dates and sales start dates vary by store. Stores not listed in the month 8 announcement cannot be assumed to remain non-participating in month 10.

For the latest eligible scope, seeZYN Domestic Sales Info and Convenience Store Checklist, which separates the publicly accessible official store list from dated announcements. Store lists do not guarantee current stock of every flavor and strength.

Ingredients and Precautions for the Japan Version

Theofficial ingredient FAQfor ZYN in Japan explains that it contains tobacco leaf powder and tobacco-leaf-derived ingredients. Do not confuse it with descriptions of overseas "tobacco-leaf-free" versions. Being smoke-free also does not mean location rules or health risks disappear.

Nicotine is addictive. Smoking by persons under 20 years of age is prohibited. Check themanufacturer’s precautionsand store pouches out of reach of children. This article does not endorse chewing or swallowing pouches, nor enduring mouth inflammation or discomfort as merely a matter of getting used to the product.