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Japan vs United States

What is worth buying in Japan?

See the Japan price, the US price, and the difference.

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15 current comparisons

Prices and availability checked between Aug 19, 2026 and Aug 25, 2026. Stock and local checkout totals can change.

S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot 198g product image
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S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot 198g

Only in Japan
Japan$1.54JP¥246 tax included
US$5.29$5.29 · tax not stated · Out of stock
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ROYCE' Nama Chocolate Au Lait 20 Pieces product image
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ROYCE' Nama Chocolate Au Lait 20 Pieces

70% cheaper in Japan
Japan$7.61JP¥1,215 tax included
US$25.80*$23.99 + est. tax
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Shiroi Koibito White 12 pieces product image
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Shiroi Koibito White 12 pieces

Only in Japan
Japan$7.17JP¥1,144 tax included
US$22.99$22.99 · tax not stated · Out of stock
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Hello Kitty plush — 20cm Japan vs 12-inch US product image
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Hello Kitty plush — 20cm Japan vs 12-inch US

68% cheaper in Japan
Japan$23.16JP¥3,696 tax included
US$73.12*$68 + est. tax
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YOKU MOKU Cigare 20-Piece Tin product image
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YOKU MOKU Cigare 20-Piece Tin

67% cheaper in Japan
Japan$12.52JP¥1,998 tax included
US$37.50$37.50 · tax not stated
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Kayanoya freeze-dried chawanmushi mix four-packet package
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Kayanoya Chawanmushi Mix

66% cheaper in Japan
Japan$5.48JP¥874 tax included
US$15.91*$14.80 + est. tax
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Ippodo Kan-no-shiro / Kan matcha 20g product image
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Ippodo Kan-no-shiro / Kan matcha 20g

Out of stock in Japan · out of stock in United States
Japan$10.83JP¥1,728 · Out of stock
US$26.88*$25 + est. tax · Out of stock
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Ippodo Ikuyo Matcha 20g product image
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Ippodo Ikuyo Matcha 20g

59% cheaper in Japan
Japan$7.44JP¥1,188 tax included
US$18.28*$17 + est. tax
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Meiji Macadamia Chocolate 9 pieces product image
Food, tea & gifts

Meiji Macadamia Chocolate 9 pieces

Only in Japan
Japan$1.75JP¥279 tax included
US$4.29*$3.99 + est. tax · Out of stock
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Pokémon Pikachu M Plush PP16 product image
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Pokémon Pikachu M Plush PP16

56% cheaper in Japan
Japan$26.19JP¥4,180 tax included
US$59.13*$54.99 + est. tax
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Morinaga Hi-Chew Grape 12 pieces product image
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Morinaga Hi-Chew Grape 12 pieces

55% cheaper in Japan
Japan$0.80JP¥127 tax included
US$1.79$1.79 · tax not stated
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Ippodo Ummon-no-mukashi matcha 20g product image
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Ippodo Ummon-no-mukashi matcha 20g

Only in Japan
Japan$27.07JP¥4,320 tax included
US$45$45 · tax not stated · Out of stock
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Cinnamoroll plush S product image
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Cinnamoroll plush S

38% cheaper in Japan
Japan$18.61JP¥2,970 tax included · Low stock
US$30.11*$28 + est. tax
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Oink Games SCOUT international-edition box front
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Oink Games SCOUT International Edition

25% cheaper in Japan
Japan$18.61JP¥2,970 tax included
US$24.73*$23 + est. tax
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Hanayama Huzzle Cast Planet metal puzzle
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Hanayama Huzzle Cast Planet

12% cheaper in Japan
Japan$10.34JP¥1,650 tax included
US$11.71*$10.89 + est. tax
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*Expected checkout estimate where shown. A source price with unstated tax status has no added tax estimate.

Guides for the way you shop

Start with the complete 2026 guide

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.

Read the complete guide →
You are planning your first Japan trip and need a short, suitcase-safe list.

A First-Time Japan Shopping List That Fits One Suitcase

For a first trip: five low-friction buys, a three-pass shopping plan, and firm limits that keep the holiday from becoming an errand run.

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You have been before, and you are restocking products you already use.

The Repeat Visitor's Japan Restock Guide

For travellers who know the aisles: a disciplined restock method for skincare, hair care, mascara, and one hard-to-find pen.

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You are buying for a group and need every gift to fit the count and the bag.

Japan Gifts for Family and Coworkers, Without the Suitcase Chaos

A group-gift guide built around recipient count, piece count, shelf life, allergens, heat, fairness, and the space left in your bag.

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You want one lasting object with a maker, material, or technique you can verify.

Japanese Craft, Stationery, and Homeware Worth Living With

For the slow shopper: five objects and consumables judged by maker, material, daily use, care, component origin, and replacement cost.

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You have one exact model in mind, and price comes after compatibility.

Buying Electronics, Cameras, and Watches in Japan: A Strict Model Check

For exact-model buyers: pass identity, region, voltage, language, warranty, stock, and checkout gates before price gets a vote.

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