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Things to buy in Japan

Typical prices, where to buy and cautions for staples from Japan. Do your homework before asking a traveler.

Trading cards

Pokémon Card Game latest expansion booster box (Japanese)Trading cards

Typical price: 5,400〜6,000(定価 1 BOX) · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US

Pokémon Card 151 booster box (Japanese)Trading cards

Typical price: 再販時定価 約 5,400 / ショップ 9,000〜15,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US

One Piece Card Game booster box (Japanese)Trading cards

Typical price: 約 5,400(定価) · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG booster box (Japanese)Trading cards

Typical price: 約 4,500(定価 30 パック) · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US

Weiss Schwarz / Union Arena booster boxTrading cards

Typical price: 約 5,000〜6,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TW, US

Anime & character goods

Pokémon Center exclusive plush & goodsAnime & character goods

Typical price: 1,500〜6,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US, GB

Gachapon capsule toys (specific series)Anime & character goods

Typical price: 300〜500 / 回 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US, GB, FR

Ichiban Kuji lottery prizesAnime & character goods

Typical price: 680〜800 / 回、ラストワン等は二次流通 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US

Animate / official anime shop exclusivesAnime & character goods

Typical price: 500〜5,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE

Sanrio Japan-exclusive plush & goodsAnime & character goods

Typical price: 1,000〜5,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB

Manga, artbooks, magazines with furokuAnime & character goods

Typical price: 500〜5,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE

Idol / seiyuu event-exclusive goodsAnime & character goods

Typical price: 500〜10,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US

Gunpla model kits (HG / MG / RG, Premium Bandai exclusives)Anime & character goods

Typical price: 1,500〜12,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US

Tamiya Mini 4WD, plastic models & toolsAnime & character goods

Typical price: 800〜5,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Studio Ghibli goods (Donguri Republic, Ghibli Museum exclusives)Anime & character goods

Typical price: 1,000〜8,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Jump Shop & Animate exclusive goods (JJK, One Piece, Oshi no Ko)Anime & character goods

Typical price: 500〜5,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US, FR

Cosmetics

Japanese drugstore cosmetics (Canmake, Kate, Cezanne, Hada Labo, Biore UV)Cosmetics

Typical price: 500〜2,000 / 点 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US

Japanese department store cosmetics (SK-II, Decorté, Clé de Peau, Shiseido)Cosmetics

Typical price: 5,000〜30,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Anessa sunscreenCosmetics

Typical price: 2,500〜3,500 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Japanese haircare (Tsubaki, Ichikami, &honey, Milbon)Cosmetics

Typical price: 800〜4,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Japanese sheet masks (Lululun, Hada Labo, Quality 1st)Cosmetics

Typical price: 500〜2,000 / 箱 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Sekkisei, Hada Labo Gokujyun, Curel (drugstore staples)Cosmetics

Typical price: 800〜5,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US

Food

Japanese snack haul (KitKat flavors, Jagariko, Pocky, Hi-Chew)Food

Typical price: 100〜500 / 点 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Tokyo Banana / Royce' Nama Chocolate / Shiroi KoibitoFood

Typical price: 1,000〜2,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Premium Japanese rice (Uonuma Koshihikari, Yumepirika)Food

Typical price: 2kg 2,000〜4,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Japanese seasonings (dashi, miso, soy sauce, furikake, curry roux)Food

Typical price: 200〜1,500 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Japanese instant noodles (Nissin, Ichiran, limited flavors)Food

Typical price: 150〜500 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US

KitKat Japan-only flavours (matcha, hojicha, regional)Food

Typical price: 300〜1,500 / 袋、Chocolatory は 1,000〜3,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Royce' Nama chocolate & potato chip chocolateFood

Typical price: 800〜1,500 / 箱 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Shiroi Koibito & Hokkaido sweets (Rokkatei, Jaga Pokkuru)Food

Typical price: 800〜2,500 / 箱 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Japanese curry roux, furikake & ochazuke (Golden Curry, Yukari, Nagatanien)Food

Typical price: 150〜400 / 点 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Wagashi (Toraya yokan, Kogetsu senbei, classic sweets)Food

Typical price: 1,000〜4,000 / 箱 · Demand: MY, SG, TW, HK, US

Drinks, tea & coffee

Japanese whisky (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Yoichi)Drinks, tea & coffee

Typical price: 5,000〜30,000+ · Demand: SG, MY, TW, HK, US, GB, FR

Matcha (Ippodo, Marukyu Koyamaen, Itoh Kyuemon)Drinks, tea & coffee

Typical price: 1,000〜5,000 · Demand: SG, MY, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Japanese tea (hojicha, sencha, Lupicia)Drinks, tea & coffee

Typical price: 800〜3,000 · Demand: SG, MY, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Sake (junmai daiginjo) & umeshu (Dassai, Kubota, Choya)Drinks, tea & coffee

Typical price: 1,500〜8,000 / 本 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US

Japanese craft & limited beers (Yona Yona, Suntory limited, local brews)Drinks, tea & coffee

Typical price: 250〜600 / 缶 · Demand: SG, MY, TH

Fashion

Uniqlo / GU Japan-only collaborationsFashion

Typical price: 1,500〜5,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR

Watches (Seiko 5, G-Shock Japan-exclusive)Fashion

Typical price: 10,000〜100,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE

Onitsuka Tiger / ASICS Japan-exclusive modelsFashion

Typical price: 10,000〜30,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE

Wacoal / Uniqlo innerwear (Japanese sizing)Fashion

Typical price: 1,500〜8,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

JINS / Zoff prescription glasses (same-day)Fashion

Typical price: 5,500〜15,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Japanese denim & workwear (Okayama denim, Uniqlo selvedge)Fashion

Typical price: 4,000〜40,000 · Demand: SG, MY, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Electronics

Nintendo Switch Japan-exclusive editionsElectronics

Typical price: 5,000〜50,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US, GB

Cameras & lenses (Sony, Fujifilm; used from Map Camera)Electronics

Typical price: 30,000〜500,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

amiibo & retro games (Super Famicom, Game Boy, used Switch titles)Electronics

Typical price: 500〜20,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Sony headphones & Walkman (Japan models)Electronics

Typical price: 15,000〜60,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Panasonic Nanoe hair dryer & irons (worldwide-voltage models)Electronics

Typical price: 15,000〜40,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Household

Japanese kitchen knives (Seki, Sakai, Tojiro, Global)Household

Typical price: 8,000〜50,000 · Demand: SG, MY, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Zojirushi / Tiger rice cooker, Thermos bottlesHousehold

Typical price: 3,000〜60,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US

Daiso / Seria specific itemsHousehold

Typical price: 110〜550 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US

MUJI Japan-exclusive itemsHousehold

Typical price: 300〜10,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK, US, GB, FR

Japanese crafts (Arita / Hasami ware, Nambu ironware, kokeshi, chopsticks)Household

Typical price: 1,000〜30,000 · Demand: US, GB, FR, DE, AU, SG

Whetstones & knife care (Shapton, King)Household

Typical price: 2,000〜10,000 · Demand: SG, MY, US, GB, FR, DE, AU

Baby

Japanese baby goods (Merries / Moony diapers, Pigeon, Wakodo)Baby

Typical price: 1,000〜3,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

School supplies (randoseru, indoor shoes) & kids' clothesBaby

Typical price: 1,000〜70,000 · Demand: MY, SG, TH, TW, HK

Supplements & health

Japanese eye drops & supplements (Rohto, Sante FX, DHC)Supplements & health

Typical price: 500〜2,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

Stationery

Japanese stationery (Jetstream, Frixion, Midori, Traveler's Notebook, Hobonichi)Stationery

Typical price: 200〜8,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, US, GB, FR, DE

Hobonichi Techo (annual, limited covers)Stationery

Typical price: 2,500〜10,000 · Demand: SG, MY, TW, US, GB, FR, DE

Other

Concert / event tickets (not allowed)Other

Typical price: — · Demand: SG, MY, TH, TW, HK

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