# Pilot Kakuno Clear Medium: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Pilot Kakuno Clear Medium with supported home markets.

Exact item: Pilot Kakuno fountain pen; clear non-colour body; medium nib; single pen with one black cartridge; Japan model FKA-1SR-NCM; Japan JAN 4902505543784; regional codes 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: ₩7,438
- Japan source price: JP¥841; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥35.60
- Japan source price: JP¥841; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$168
- Japan source price: JP¥841; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 59% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $5.27 (JP¥841 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $12.90 ($12 sale 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://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)
- [United States price source](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-clear)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$41.33
- Japan source price: JP¥841; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Result: 72% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: AUD
- Japan expected checkout: A$7.47 (JP¥841 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Australia expected checkout: A$27 (A$27 sale price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)
- [Australia price source](https://pencraftsa.com.au/products/pilotkakunoclear)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Result: 55% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: SGD
- Japan expected checkout: S$6.74 (JP¥841 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Singapore expected checkout: S$15 (S$15 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/)
- [Singapore price source](https://pilotpen.com.sg/product/kakuno-fountain-pen/)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Pencraft Australia](https://pencraftsa.com.au/products/pilotkakunoclear): A$27; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Clear Medium regional SKU 4902505549601; residual local distribution and no Japan JAN

### CN

- [Pilot China](https://www.pilotpen.com.cn/p/98.html): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official China page confirms the regional clear Medium family but exposes no current price or order control

### HK

- [International Art Supplies Hong Kong](https://www.iaseshop.com/en/products.php?product=%E7%99%BE%E6%A8%82%E6%A8%82%E8%90%AC%E5%B9%B4%E9%8B%BC%E7%AD%86-F-%23FKA%252d1ST%252dNCF%7B47%7DM-%23FKA%252d1ST%252dNCM-%7B47%7DFAK%252d1ST%252dNCEF): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Local page exposes an M option but does not prove a selected Medium-only price package count or live stock

### JP

- [BicCamera](https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3742028/): JP¥841; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact FKA-1SR-NCM clear body and medium nib; JAN 4902505543784 is corroborated by a second Japanese retailer

### KR

- [Pilot Korea catalogue](https://www.koreapilot.com/board/download_pdf.php?bo_table=catalog&board=N&file_name=file2_1757922484czdw7oprg7.pdf): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official catalogue identifies the clear medium family and a KRW15000 reference but provides no current orderable receipt

### SG

- [Pilot Pen Singapore](https://pilotpen.com.sg/product/kakuno-fountain-pen/): S$15; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Clear Medium regional article family with one black cartridge and no Japan JAN

### TW

- [Pilot Taiwan](https://www.pilot-pen.com.tw/news.php?seqno=179): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official regional family announcement does not prove the Japan NC code or a current orderable price

### US

- [Truphae](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-clear): $12; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Clear Medium regional SKU 10822 and UPC 072838108227; one pen and regional code differs from Japan

## Important notes

Japan is FKA-1SR-NCM. Regional codes differ; compare one clear pen with a Medium nib and one black cartridge. A converter is not included.

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