VELO Launches at Ministop Stores Nationwide Starting 10/5! Price & Flavor Summary

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Starting Monday, 2026-10-5, 3 varieties of the oral tobacco "VELO" will go on sale at Ministop stores nationwide.

VELO has gained popularity for the convenience of producing neither smoke nor odor, and its availability has already expanded across major convenience stores.

In this article, we summarize the VELO varieties available at Ministop, their prices, features, how to use them, and key precautions!

All 3 VELO Varieties Available at Ministop and Their Prices

The following 3 varieties are going on sale at Ministop this time. All have a "Medium" nicotine strength and a retail list price of 360 yen (tax included).

brand name	Flavor Characteristics
VELO Spiffy Spearmint Medium	A refreshing flavor matching spearmint with crisp menthol
VELO Icy Berries Medium	A juicy flavor blending the freshness of spearmint with raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry
VELO Groovy Grape Medium	A juicy grape flavor with a subtle tartness to enjoy

The 2 fruit-type varieties do not contain actual fruit or fruit juice. They are designed to let you enjoy the aroma and taste as a flavoring.

What Kind of Product Is VELO? Oral Tobacco Basics

VELO is a smokeless tobacco born in Sweden that is used by placing a white pouch inside the lip. There is no need to light it like a cigarette or heat it with a device like heated tobacco.

Because tobacco leaves are neither burned nor heated, its defining feature is that it produces no smoke or odor. It is considered easy to incorporate while working from home or in situations where you want to be considerate of those around you.

Using it is simple: take 1 pouch out of the container and place it inside your upper lip. You can enjoy the stimulation and flavor for about 30 minutes.

VELO's stimulation levels come in 3 stages—"Medium," "Intense," and "X-Intense"—and all varieties sold at Ministop are "Medium." It is an approachable lineup even for first-time users.

Launch at Ministop Expands Everyday Usage Scenarios

VELO can be used in a variety of everyday situations, from relaxing at home to being on the go. Because it produces no smoke or odor, it makes it easy to be considerate of people nearby.

Requiring no fire, device, or ashtray and being compact, it can be used easily while traveling or during driving breaks. With Ministop added, opportunities to purchase VELO near home or while out increase even further.

Please note that some Ministop stores may not carry the product. If you want to be sure of purchasing it, checking stock at your nearest store or using the VELO Official Online Shop is recommended.

How Far VELO's Sales Channels Have Expanded

Since VELO first launched in Fukuoka Prefecture in 2020-2, it has steadily expanded its sales channels.

Currently, it is available at convenience stores such as Seven-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart, Seicomart, and NewDays / NewDays KIOSK, as well as tobacco shops nationwide, glo™ Store Ginza, and the VELO Official Online Shop.

With the addition of Ministop, availability at major convenience stores is now even more complete. Because available varieties may differ by sales channel, checking at each store or on the official website is recommended.

In our previous articles, we also covered VELO's nationwide FamilyMart launch and basic information. Feel free to check those out as well.

Precautions During Use and Health Risks

VELO is a tobacco product containing nicotine. Persons under 20 years of age cannot purchase or use it.

Compared to conventional cigarettes, the generation of toxicants is reduced by 99%, making it an option with the potential for reduced health risk. However, this does not mean it is free of health risk, and it contains addictive nicotine.

• Persons who are pregnant or nursing, or who have concerns about their physical condition, should refrain from using it.
• Be careful not to accidentally swallow the pouch, and dispose of it properly after use.
• When using it, remember to be considerate of those around you and check whether smoking/tobacco use is permitted in that location.

Perceptions of taste and stimulation vary by individual. First-time users may find even "Medium" strongly stimulating, so please monitor how you feel while using it.

Related Articles to Read Together

• Oral cigarette "VELO" launched at FamilyMart stores nationwide!
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summary

Starting 2026-10-5, 3 varieties of VELO will go on sale at Ministop stores nationwide. The price is 360 yen (tax included) per 1 can, and the nicotine strength for all is "Medium."

Oral tobacco that produces neither smoke nor odor is appealing for its ease of use across many everyday scenes. With the addition of Ministop, it has become even easier to pick up.

If you are considering purchasing it, check the latest stock at your nearest Ministop or the official online shop.