# Zojirushi SM-WS48-VM Orchid 480mL: Japan price comparison

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

Exact item: Zojirushi Stainless Mug SM-WS48-VM; Orchid; 480mL; Japan JAN 4974305224637; one standard mug; Taiwan code ZOSMWS48-VM

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T19:42:00+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: ₩36,776
- Japan source price: JP¥4,158; Out of stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥176
- Japan source price: JP¥4,158; Out of stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: Out of stock in Japan · in stock in Taiwan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan last verified price: NT$831 (JP¥4,158 tax-included source price; Out of stock)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$1,300 (NT$1,300 listed price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T08:00:00+08:00
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.zojirushi.com.tw/accessories/stainless-steel-vacuum-bottles/SM-WS48)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: Out of stock in Japan · out of stock in United States
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan last verified price: $26.05 (JP¥4,158 tax-included source price; Out of stock)
- United States last verified price: $41.93 ($38.99 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; Out of stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:42:00+08:00
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)
- [United States price source](https://www.target.com/p/-/A-90942789)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$204
- Japan source price: JP¥4,158; Out of stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$36.92
- Japan source price: JP¥4,158; Out of stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$33.35
- Japan source price: JP¥4,158; Out of stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [Zojirushi Direct Japan](https://www.zojirushi-direct.com/item/SMWS48_VM.html): JP¥4,158; Out of stock. Retrieved 2026-08-20T09:00:00+09:00. Official Japan page identifies SMWS48_VM, Orchid, 0.48L, and JAN 4974305224637. The indexed live snapshot showed 在庫なし (out of stock); shipping is excluded and the page says orders over JPY5,000 receive free shipping.

### TW

- [Zojirushi Taiwan](https://www.zojirushi.com.tw/accessories/stainless-steel-vacuum-bottles/SM-WS48): NT$1,300; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-20T08:00:00+08:00. Taiwan manufacturer page identifies regional code ZOSMWS48-VM, Orchid (蘭花粉), 0.48L, at NT$1,300. Regional code, tax display, warranty, and delivery terms differ from Japan.

### US

- [Target](https://www.target.com/p/-/A-90942789): $38.99; Out of stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T19:42:00+08:00. Target United States lists the imported exact Orchid mug. Tax and shipping depend on destination. The direct listing is currently out of stock, so this is a price-and-availability reference and not a buy-now offer.

## Important notes

This comparison fixes the 480mL Orchid colour and one standard mug. Japan and the United States are dated stock-out evidence; Taiwan uses regional code ZOSMWS48-VM. Tax, shipping, warranty, and availability can differ by market.

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