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.
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Cellarmate 1L Handled Airtight Jar
77% cheaper in JapanJapan$8.96JP¥1,430 tax included · Low stock
US$38.50*$35.80 + est. tax
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TOYO Steel Y-350 Red Toolbox
73% cheaper in JapanJapan$18.80JP¥3,000 tax included
US$69.89*$65 + est. tax
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VESSEL Megadora 900 PH2 x 150mm
70% cheaper in JapanJapan$5.14JP¥820 tax included · Low stock
US$17.09*$15.89 + est. tax
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HARIO ChaCha Kyusu Maru 300mL
67% cheaper in JapanJapan$7.58JP¥1,210 tax included
US$23.12*$21.50 + est. tax
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HARIO V60 Glass Dripper 02 Black
65% cheaper in JapanJapan$9.52JP¥1,520 tax included
US$26.88*$25 + est. tax · Low stock
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Miyamoto Non-Woven Bachi Bag
65% cheaper in JapanJapan$1.88JP¥300 tax included
US$5.38*$5 + est. tax
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Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam
64% cheaper in JapanJapan$3.86JP¥616 tax included
US$10.74*$9.99 + est. tax
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Iwatani CB-A-TKP Takoyaki Pan
64% cheaper in JapanJapan$13.44JP¥2,145 tax included
US$37.62*$34.99 + est. tax
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Okatsune No. 217 Short Hedge Shears
63% cheaper in JapanJapan$41.05*JP¥6,552 tax-free
US$111*$102.95 + est. tax
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Sori Yanagi Stainless Bowl 27cm
63% cheaper in JapanJapan$25.88JP¥4,130 tax included
US$69.89*$65 + est. tax · Low stock
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Kaico Milk Pan S 0.92L
62% cheaper in JapanJapan$40.73*JP¥6,500 tax-free
US$108*$100 + est. tax
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Shimano Sedona 2500HG FJ
62% cheaper in JapanJapan$36.66*JP¥5,850 tax-free
US$96.77*$89.99 + est. tax
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Summit Honkaku Tamagoyaki Pan
60% cheaper in JapanJapan$16.62JP¥2,652 tax included
US$41.94*$39 + est. tax
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Silky GOMBOY 240 Folding Saw
59% cheaper in JapanJapan$30.53JP¥4,873 tax included
US$75.26*$69.99 + est. tax
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ATAGO PAL-1 Refractometer
58% cheaper in JapanJapan$166*JP¥26,500 tax-free
US$398*$370 + est. tax
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GLOBAL G-2 20cm Cook's Knife
57% cheaper in JapanJapan$68.93*JP¥11,000 tax-free
US$161*$149.95 + est. tax
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HARIO V60 Plastic Dripper 02 White
57% cheaper in JapanJapan$4.14JP¥660 tax included
US$9.68*$9 + est. tax
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Hioki 3244-60 CARD HiTESTER
57% cheaper in JapanJapan$34.24JP¥5,464 tax included
US$80.51*$74.87 + est. tax
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Tosaryu Hinoki Bathmat L
56% cheaper in JapanJapan$26.19JP¥4,180 tax included
US$59.14*$55 + est. tax
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Lemnos RIKI Alarm Clock Natural
55% cheaper in JapanJapan$62.66*JP¥10,000 tax-free
US$140*$130 + est. tax
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MUJI Spot-Cleaning Brush
54% cheaper in JapanJapan$0.94JP¥150 tax included
US$2.04*$1.90 + est. tax
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TOTO Travel WASHLET
54% cheaper in JapanJapan$82.08*JP¥13,100 tax-free
US$179*$166.28 + est. tax
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MUJI Stocker with Caster 2
53% cheaper in JapanJapan$25JP¥3,990 tax included
US$53.66*$49.90 + est. tax
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Kayuragi Rose Incense 40 Sticks
53% cheaper in JapanJapan$7.58JP¥1,210 tax included
US$16.13*$15 + est. tax
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Shimano TL-CN42
52% cheaper in JapanJapan$20.78JP¥3,316 tax included · Low stock
US$43*$39.99 + est. tax
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Zojirushi SM-WS48-BM 480mL
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$22.61JP¥3,608 tax included
US$45$45 · tax not stated
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MUJI Inflatable Neck Cushion Blue
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$18.74JP¥2,990 tax included
US$37.53*$34.90 + est. tax
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Butterfly Viscaria FL Blade
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$99.63*JP¥15,900 tax-free
US$199*$184.99 + est. tax
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HASAMI PORCELAIN HP019 Natural Mug
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$17.23JP¥2,750 tax included · Low stock
US$34.41*$32 + est. tax
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Montbell Travel Umbrella 55 Dark Gray
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$40.10*JP¥6,400 tax-free
US$80.65*$75 + est. tax
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Suzuki MANJI M-20 C
50% cheaper in JapanJapan$25.82JP¥4,120 tax included
US$51.60*$47.99 + est. tax
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MUJI Polyester Hanging Toiletry Case Black
48% cheaper in JapanJapan$11.22JP¥1,790 tax included
US$21.40*$19.90 + est. tax
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KINTO LT Tea Scoop
48% cheaper in JapanJapan$4.14JP¥660 tax included
US$7.96*$7.40 + est. tax
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OZORA Solid Red Kendama
47% cheaper in JapanJapan$17.09JP¥2,728 tax included
US$32.25*$29.99 + est. tax
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MARNA Shupatto Compact Bag M SUMI
Only in JapanJapan$15.60JP¥2,490 tax included
US$28.95$28.95 · tax not stated · Out of stock
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SOTO Pocket Torch XT
45% cheaper in JapanJapan$15.51JP¥2,475 tax included
US$28.44*$26.45 + est. tax
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KINTO Travel Tumbler 500mL Black
44% cheaper in JapanJapan$22.06JP¥3,520 tax included
US$39.57*$36.80 + est. tax
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MUJI 36L Black Hard Carry Case
42% cheaper in JapanJapan$130*JP¥20,818 tax-free
US$225*$189 + fee + est. tax
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Catit PIXI Fountain Green 2.5L
42% cheaper in JapanJapan$24.95JP¥3,982 tax included
US$43*$39.99 + est. tax
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Vermicular Oven Pot 2 22cm
42% cheaper in JapanJapan$199*JP¥31,700 tax-free
US$340$340 · tax not stated
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Iwata Eclipse HP-BS Airbrush
40% cheaper in JapanJapan$116*JP¥18,500 tax-free
US$194*$180 + est. tax
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Vermicular Frying Pan 24cm Deep Walnut
40% cheaper in JapanJapan$102*JP¥16,300 tax-free
US$170$170 · tax not stated
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Yamaha Venova YVS-100
39% cheaper in JapanJapan$62.66*JP¥10,000 tax-free
US$102*$94.99 + est. tax
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Zojirushi SM-WS48-VM Orchid 480mL
Out of stock in Japan · out of stock in United StatesJapan$26.05JP¥4,158 · Out of stock
US$41.93*$38.99 + est. tax · Out of stock
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Black Diamond ATC-XP Blue
36% cheaper in JapanJapan$24.12JP¥3,850 tax included
US$37.58*$34.95 + est. tax
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SOTO Regulator Stove ST-310
34% cheaper in JapanJapan$42.61*JP¥6,800 tax-free
US$64.46*$59.95 + est. tax
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ambai Katsubako Bonito Shaver
33% cheaper in JapanJapan$138*JP¥22,000 tax-free · Low stock
US$204*$190 + est. tax
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Snow Peak Titanium Mug 450 MG-143
32% cheaper in JapanJapan$22.06JP¥3,520 tax included
US$32.21*$29.95 + est. tax
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Necoichi Portable Cat Cage & Litter Box Set
32% cheaper in JapanJapan$43.74*JP¥6,980 tax-free
US$64.51*$59.99 + est. tax
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Shapton Ha-No-Kuromaku #1000 Orange
31% cheaper in JapanJapan$31.27JP¥4,990 tax included
US$45.16*$42 + est. tax
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Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs Left Handed
30% cheaper in JapanJapan$43.86*JP¥7,000 tax-free
US$62.37*$58 + est. tax
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Loop Engage 2 Clear
29% cheaper in JapanJapan$26.51JP¥4,230 tax included
US$37.58*$34.95 + est. tax
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Suunto MC-2/G/6400
28% cheaper in JapanJapan$73.94*JP¥11,800 tax-free
US$102*$95 + est. tax
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Yonex BG80 POWER White 10m
27% cheaper in JapanJapan$11.03JP¥1,760 tax included
US$15.05*$14 + est. tax
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Wahoo TRACKR RADAR
25% cheaper in JapanJapan$201JP¥32,000 tax included
US$269*$249.99 + est. tax
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Mikasa V200W Volleyball
24% cheaper in JapanJapan$81.46*JP¥13,000 tax-free
US$108*$99.99 + est. tax
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KAI 7250 Professional Shears
22% cheaper in JapanJapan$56.39*JP¥9,000 tax-free · Low stock
US$71.94*$66.90 + est. tax
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ORTLIEB Saddle-Bag Two 4.1L
22% cheaper in JapanJapan$62.66*JP¥10,000 tax-free · Low stock
US$80.65*$75 + est. tax
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Catit PIXI Smart 6-Meal Feeder
20% cheaper in JapanJapan$75.19*JP¥12,000 tax-free
US$94.27*$87.67 + est. tax
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Vermicular Musui-Kamado / Rice Pot 5-go
19% cheaper in JapanJapan$543*JP¥86,700 tax-free
US$670$670 · tax not stated
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Pack-It Reveal Cube L
17% cheaper in JapanJapan$26.88JP¥4,290 tax included
US$32.26*$30 + est. tax
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Shimpo BW-25H Banding Wheel
15% cheaper in JapanJapan$125*JP¥19,872 tax-free
US$147*$136.70 + est. tax
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Snow Peak Titanium Spork SCT-004
14% cheaper in JapanJapan$8.27JP¥1,320 tax included
US$9.62*$8.95 + est. tax
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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Digital Caliper
10% cheaper in JapanJapan$197*JP¥31,359 tax-free
US$217*$202 + est. tax
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Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Coyote/Gray
10% cheaper in JapanJapan$33.02JP¥5,270 tax included
US$36.51*$33.95 + est. tax
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HORIBA LAQUAtwin pH-11B
8% cheaper in JapanJapan$132*JP¥21,000 tax-free
US$143*$133 + est. tax
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Mammut Alugator Pro Light
7% cheaper in JapanJapan$100*JP¥16,000 tax-free
US$107*$99.95 + est. tax · Low stock
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SOL Rescue Flash Floating Mirror
7% cheaper in JapanJapan$11.03JP¥1,760 tax included
US$11.82*$10.99 + est. tax
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OXO Smooth Edge Can Opener
About the sameJapan$26.19JP¥4,180 tax included
US$26.87*$24.99 + est. tax
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Katadyn BeFree AC 1.0L Black
54% more expensive in JapanJapan$99*JP¥15,800 tax-free
US$64.46*$59.95 + est. tax
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ENGINEER SS-03 Solder Sucker
6% more expensive in JapanJapan$22.32JP¥3,562 tax included
US$20.97*$19.50 + est. tax
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Molten Dolfin F Soccer Whistle
About the sameJapan$17.36JP¥2,770 tax included
US$17.18*$15.98 + 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.
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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