Japan vs United States
What is worth buying in Japan?
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Prices and availability checked between Aug 19, 2026 and Aug 25, 2026. Stock and local checkout totals can change.
Electronics & cameras
KORG MA-2 Black/Red Metronome
71% cheaper in JapanJapan$12.41JP¥1,980 tax included
US$42.96*$39.95 + est. tax
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KORG monotron DELAY
57% cheaper in JapanJapan$32.47*JP¥5,182 tax-free · Low stock
US$75.26*$69.99 + est. tax
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Kyoritsu KEW 5204 Light Meter
Only in JapanJapan$175*JP¥27,980 tax-free
US$358*$332.64 + est. tax · Awaiting stock
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Sanwa PM33a Hybrid Multimeter
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$112*JP¥17,800 tax-free
US$224*$208.75 + est. tax
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Black
49% cheaper in JapanJapan$43.69*JP¥6,973 tax-free
US$86.01*$79.99 + est. tax
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T&D TR-76Ui CO2 Logger
49% cheaper in JapanJapan$338*JP¥54,000 tax-free
US$665*$618 + est. tax
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Hioki FT6031-50 Earth Tester
47% cheaper in JapanJapan$345*JP¥54,980 tax-free
US$653*$607 + est. tax
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Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
42% cheaper in JapanJapan$34.06*JP¥5,436 tax-free
US$59.13*$54.99 + est. tax
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
41% cheaper in JapanJapan$56.85*JP¥9,073 tax-free
US$96.77*$89.99 + est. tax
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Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale Black
40% cheaper in JapanJapan$130*JP¥20,727 tax-free
US$215*$199.99 + est. tax
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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Flame Red
37% cheaper in JapanJapan$271*JP¥43,200 tax-free
US$430*$399.99 + est. tax
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Zoom H1essential Recorder
37% cheaper in JapanJapan$74.05*JP¥11,818 tax-free
US$118*$109.99 + est. tax
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Nikon MONARCH M5 8x42
36% cheaper in JapanJapan$233*JP¥37,227 tax-free
US$362*$336.95 + est. tax
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Fujifilm instax mini Evo Black
35% cheaper in JapanJapan$163*JP¥26,000 tax-free
US$252*$234 + est. tax
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Sony WF-1000XM6 Black
30% cheaper in JapanJapan$226*JP¥36,000 tax-free
US$320*$298 + est. tax
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Fujifilm X-M5 Black Body
29% cheaper in JapanJapan$684*JP¥109,091 tax-free
US$968*$899.95 + est. tax
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RICOH GR IIIx standard black
Out of stock in Japan · in stock in United StatesJapan$974JP¥155,400 · Out of stock
US$1,344*$1,249.95 + est. tax
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Sony Alpha 7 V Body
27% cheaper in JapanJapan$2,266*JP¥361,609 tax-free
US$3,118*$2,899.99 + est. tax
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Sony RX100 VII
26% cheaper in JapanJapan$1,191*JP¥190,000 tax-free
US$1,611*$1,498 + est. tax
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RICOH GR IV standard black
Out of stock in Japan · out of stock in United StatesJapan$1,327JP¥211,800 · Out of stock
US$1,720*$1,599.95 + est. tax · Out of stock
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Fenix HM71R Headlamp
23% cheaper in JapanJapan$99*JP¥15,800 tax-free · Low stock
US$129*$119.95 + est. tax
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Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro Flash
23% cheaper in JapanJapan$33.08JP¥5,280 tax included
US$42.96*$39.95 + est. tax
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KORG CA-50 Chromatic Tuner
22% cheaper in JapanJapan$20.95JP¥3,344 tax included
US$26.86*$24.98 + est. tax
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Black
21% cheaper in JapanJapan$338*JP¥54,000 tax-free
US$428*$398 + est. tax
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PlayStation 5 Slim Disc 1TB
20% cheaper in JapanJapan$558*JP¥89,073 tax-free
US$699*$649.99 + est. tax
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SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
20% cheaper in JapanJapan$15.54JP¥2,480 tax included
US$19.34*$17.99 + est. tax
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Insta360 X5 Standard Bundle
18% cheaper in JapanJapan$483*JP¥77,091 tax-free
US$591*$549.99 + est. tax
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Kett HM-540 Moisture Meter
18% cheaper in JapanJapan$876*JP¥139,800 tax-free
US$1,070*$995 + est. tax
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PENTAX 17 Dark Silver
16% cheaper in JapanJapan$451*JP¥72,000 tax-free
US$538*$499.95 + est. tax
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Black
Stock not shown in Japan · out of stock in United StatesJapan$815*JP¥130,000 tax-free
US$946*$879.99 + est. tax · Out of stock
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Fujifilm instax mini 41
13% cheaper in JapanJapan$93.99*JP¥15,000 tax-free
US$108*$99.99 + est. tax · Low stock
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
13% cheaper in JapanJapan$465JP¥74,250 tax included
US$537*$499 + est. tax
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Canon PowerShot V1
12% cheaper in JapanJapan$846*JP¥135,000 tax-free
US$967*$899 + est. tax
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Standard Horizon HX210
11% cheaper in JapanJapan$112*JP¥17,820 tax-free
US$126*$117.16 + est. tax
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Tamagotchi Tama Candy
10% cheaper in JapanJapan$19.29JP¥3,079 tax included
US$21.50*$19.99 + est. tax · Low stock
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Nintendo Switch 2 console
9% cheaper in JapanJapan$438JP¥69,980 tax included
US$484*$449.99 + est. tax
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Fujifilm X100VI Black
Out of stock in Japan · out of stock in United StatesJapan$1,765JP¥281,600 · Out of stock
US$1,935*$1,799.95 + est. tax · Out of stock
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PlayStation Portal Midnight Black
Awaiting stock in Japan · in stock in United StatesJapan$251JP¥39,980 · Awaiting stock
US$269*$249.99 + est. tax
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Sony Alpha 7 IV
About the sameJapan$2,062*JP¥329,000 tax-free
US$2,151*$1,999.99 + est. tax
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AirPods 4 with ANC
About the sameJapan$187JP¥29,800 tax included
US$192*$179 + est. tax
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iPad mini A17 Pro 128GB
About the sameJapan$625JP¥99,800 tax included
US$644*$599 + est. tax
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11-inch iPad A16 128GB
About the sameJapan$469JP¥74,800 tax included
US$483*$449 + est. tax
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iPhone 16 128GB
About the sameJapan$782JP¥124,800 tax included
US$784*$729 + est. tax
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Celestron Labs MicroDirect Microscope
28% more expensive in JapanJapan$301JP¥48,000 tax included · Low stock
US$235$234.95 · tax not stated
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FLIR C5 Thermal Camera
26% more expensive in JapanJapan$877*JP¥140,000 tax-free
US$698*$649 + est. tax
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NexStar 6SE Telescope
23% more expensive in JapanJapan$1,584*JP¥252,727 tax-free · Low stock
US$1,289*$1,199 + est. tax
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Testo 816-1 Sound Meter
Awaiting stock in Japan · awaiting stock in United StatesJapan$1,020JP¥162,800 · Awaiting stock
US$907*$843.20 + est. tax · Awaiting stock
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Apple Pencil Pro
8% more expensive in JapanJapan$149JP¥23,800 tax included
US$139*$129 + est. tax
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AirTag 4-Pack
8% more expensive in JapanJapan$115JP¥18,400 tax included
US$106*$99 + est. tax
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iPhone 17 Pro 256GB
About the sameJapan$1,221JP¥194,800 tax included
US$1,182*$1,099 + est. tax
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15-inch MacBook Air M5 16GB/512GB
About the sameJapan$1,659JP¥264,800 tax included
US$1,612*$1,499 + est. tax
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11-inch iPad Air M4 128GB
About the sameJapan$813JP¥129,800 tax included
US$805*$749 + est. tax
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13-inch MacBook Air M5 16GB/512GB
About the sameJapan$1,409JP¥224,800 tax included
US$1,397*$1,299 + est. tax
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iPhone 17 256GB
About the sameJapan$895JP¥142,800 tax included
US$891*$829 + est. tax
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AirPods Pro 3
About the sameJapan$268JP¥42,800 tax included
US$268*$249 + est. tax
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*Expected checkout estimate where shown. A source price with unstated tax status has no added tax estimate.
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What to Buy in Japan in 2026: Worthwhile Picks and Prices
Build a practical shopping list from exact product examples, current price comparisons, store guidance, and the checks to make before payment.
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