# Awagami Orihon Bookbinding Kit: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Awagami Orihon Bookbinding Kit with supported home markets.

Exact item: Awagami Orihon accordion-fold Japanese book kit; 21 Shirakaba 100gsm washi pages; two bookbinding boards; vintage Katazome hand-printed cover pages; title page; one 12.2 x 18.3cm book kit

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩14,594
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥69.84
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$330
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 20% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $10.34 (JP¥1,650 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $12.90 ($12 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)
- [United States price source](https://awagami.com/products/japanese-papermaking-kit-copy)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$81.08
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$14.65
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$13.23
- Japan source price: JP¥1,650; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [Awagami Factory Japan](https://awagami.jp/products/8225904): JP¥1,650; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z. Awagami's Japan store lists product 8225904 at ¥1,650 with an active add-to-cart control. Domestic shipping and final tax or traveller refund treatment depend on checkout and destination.

### US

- [Awagami Factory US](https://awagami.com/products/japanese-papermaking-kit-copy): $12; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T21:55:00Z. Awagami's United States store lists the Japanese Bookbinding Kit at USD12.00 with an active Add to Cart control. Sales tax and shipping depend on destination and checkout.

## Important notes

This comparison fixes the kit with 21 washi pages, boards, Katazome cover pages, and a title page. Pattern selection is random and glue, brush, scissors, ruler, and a spatula or spoon are not included. Tax, shipping, and regional return terms differ.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.