# Zojirushi SM-WS48-BM 480mL: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Zojirushi SM-WS48-BM 480mL with supported home markets.

Exact item: Zojirushi Stainless Mug SM-WS48-BM; Soft Black; 480mL; JAN 4974305224644; one standard mug; Taiwan code ZOSMWS48-BM

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T20:12:00+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: ₩31,911
- Japan source price: JP¥3,608; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥153
- Japan source price: JP¥3,608; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 45% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$721 (JP¥3,608 tax-included source price; In stock)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$1,300 (NT$1,300 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.zojirushi.com.tw/accessories/stainless-steel-vacuum-bottles/SM-WS48)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 50% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $22.61 (JP¥3,608 tax-included source price; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $45 ($45 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T20:12:00+08:00
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)
- [United States price source](https://commonhousefly.com/products/zojirushi-stainless-travel-mug-multiple-colors-sizes)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$177
- Japan source price: JP¥3,608; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$32.04
- Japan source price: JP¥3,608; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$28.94
- Japan source price: JP¥3,608; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Zojirushi Australia](https://zojirushi.com.au/product/one-touch-open-vacuum-bottle-360ml-480ml-sm-ws/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official page combines capacities and colours in one price range without an exact BM price

### CN

- [Zojirushi China](https://www.zojirushi-china.com/product/glass/seamless/sm-ws-design/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official family page gives no CNY price and does not expose the BM suffix or Japan JAN

### HK

- [LifeKan Hong Kong](https://eshop.lifekan.com/products/zojirushi-048l-stainless-steel-vacuum-bottle-one-piece-stopper%E3%80%90hk-licensed%E3%80%91-sm-ws48): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The SM-WS48 480mL page is sold out and does not prove the BM colour

### JP

- [K's Denki](https://www.ksdenki.com/shop/g/g4974305224644/): JP¥3,608; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact SM-WS48-BM Soft Black 480mL mug with JAN 4974305224644; limited one per person

### KR

- [SSG](https://www.ssg.com/item/itemView.ssg?itemId=1000610806916): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Family listing does not prove the BM colour and its promotion expired before capture

### SG

- [Singapore seller audit](https://shopee.sg/search?keyword=zojirushi%20sm-ws48-bm): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Search results were marketplace imports or wrong colours without an exact local BM receipt

### TW

- [Zojirushi Taiwan](https://www.zojirushi.com.tw/accessories/stainless-steel-vacuum-bottles/SM-WS48): NT$1,300; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact regional code ZOSMWS48-BM for matte black 480mL mug

### US

- [Home'n Kitchen Shop](https://homenkitchenshop.com/products/zojirushi-sm-ws48-bm-stainless-steel-mug-16-ounce-soft-black): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact SM-WS48-BM Soft Black 16oz listing is sold out and seller authorization is not established
- [Common Housefly](https://commonhousefly.com/products/zojirushi-stainless-travel-mug-multiple-colors-sizes): $45; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T20:12:00+08:00. Exact 16 oz Soft Black variant and UPC from a United States-local kitchenware retailer in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Only one unit was shown at capture time. Shipping is separate and tax is determined at checkout.

## Important notes

This is the 480mL Soft Black SM-WS48-BM. Do not mix it with other colours, sizes, or older SM-WA models.

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