# Hello Kitty plush — 20cm Japan vs 12-inch US: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Hello Kitty plush — 20cm Japan vs 12-inch US with supported home markets.

Exact item: Sanrio Original Hello Kitty classic plush regional counterparts; Japan standard M product code 147346 approx 17x14x20cm; United States large classic SKU 148377 barcode 4550624148375 approx 12in; regional size code tax shipping and stock differences disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. 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: ₩32,690
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥156
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$739
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 68% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $23.16 (JP¥3,696 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $73.12 ($68 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)
- [United States price source](https://www.sanrio.com/collections/new-arrivals-front/products/hello-kitty-12-large-classic-plush-sanrio-original-series)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$182
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$32.82
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$29.64
- Japan source price: JP¥3,696; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-)

## Stores checked

### HK

- [Sanrio Gift Gate Hong Kong](https://www.sanriogiftgate.com.hk/en/products/hello-kitty-plush-standard-m-): HK$309.90; Out of stock; supporting price. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Official local Sanrio channel; exact item 147346 02 is sold out with a notify control and no enabled cart

### JP

- [Sanrio Online Shop Japan](https://shop.sanrio.co.jp/item/detail/1_1_2508147346_1/KT_-/-): JP¥3,696; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Official Japan store; single item is below the JPY4400 free-shipping threshold; destination postage is separate; this is the smaller 20cm regional item
- [Mercato Yahoo Shopping](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/mercato-store/4550624147347.html): JP¥3,696; Price listed; supporting price. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Yahoo marketplace seller; exact code and free shipping are shown; seller authorization is not proven and the indexed page is stale
- [EL Store Yahoo Shopping](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/els/4550624147347.html): JP¥3,549; Awaiting stock; supporting price. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Yahoo marketplace seller; JPY650 Tokyo shipping; page says a 10-day manufacturer-stock lead time; seller authorization is not proven

### PH

- [Sanrio Global Shop](https://shop.fromjp.sanrio.co.jp/products/e-2508-147346): PHP 1,650; Stock not shown; supporting price. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Official cross-border Sanrio shop; page says Sold out but also shows Stock 9 and Add to Cart; shipping is not established

### US

- [Sanrio US](https://www.sanrio.com/collections/new-arrivals-front/products/hello-kitty-12-large-classic-plush-sanrio-original-series): $68; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-20T14:50:51+08:00. Official US store; this is the larger 12-inch regional counterpart; free standard shipping is advertised over USD50; sales tax is calculated at checkout

## Important notes

Japan is the standard M plush at about 17 x 14 x 20cm. The US item is the larger 12-inch classic plush, so this is a regional price comparison, not the same SKU or size. Both are current Sanrio Original products. Japan delivery is separate. The US expected checkout includes estimated sales tax and free standard shipping under the seller's stated threshold. Exact sold-out and marketplace offers are labelled below.

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