# Copic Sketch 12-marker starter set: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Copic Sketch 12-marker starter set with supported home markets.

Exact item: Copic Sketch 12-marker starter set; Japan Basic 12-color Set A model 12502079 JAN 4511338063057; United States 12PC regional set GTIN 4511338063149; 12 standard Sketch markers with Medium Broad and Super Brush nibs; different regional palettes disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. 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: ₩47,283
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥226
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$1,069
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 68% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $33.50 (JP¥5,346 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $103 ($95.88 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)
- [United States price source](https://copicmarkers.com/products/sketch-marker-12pc-basic-set)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$263
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$47.47
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$42.87
- Japan source price: JP¥5,346; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Copic Australia market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct Australia-local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the gate

### CN

- [Copic mainland China market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct mainland China local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the gate

### HK

- [Copic Hong Kong market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct Hong Kong-local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the price stock and orderability gate

### JP

- [Sekaido](https://webshop.sekaido.co.jp/product/A009348): JP¥5,346; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Japan Set A model and JAN; sale from JPY5940; tax included; shipping separate

### KR

- [Copic Korea market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct Korea-local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the price stock and orderability gate

### SG

- [Copic Singapore market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct Singapore-local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the gate

### TW

- [Copic Taiwan market audit](https://copic.jp/product/sketch12a-set/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current direct Taiwan-local 12-marker regional set receipt passed the price stock and orderability gate

### US

- [Copic official US](https://copicmarkers.com/products/sketch-marker-12pc-basic-set): $95.88; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official regional 12PC set; palette and GTIN differ from Japan Set A; United States sales tax and shipping are added at checkout

## Important notes

The Japan and United States sets contain different colours and have different GTINs. This compares the same standard Copic Sketch marker platform and 12-marker starter format, not identical box contents. Japan uses the tax-included Set A sale price because the tax-exclusive value is below the tourist minimum. United States sales tax is estimated; shipping is separate.

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