Sharp IB-WX902 Ad#Hair Dryer · Japan-only model★4.21JP¥25,076 Sharp IB-WX902 100V
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥25,076
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥22,796
In USD≈ US$145
Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
Power & flights
Voltage100V
PlugType A plug
Frequency50/60Hz
FlightsOK on the plane
Country-by-country results below
Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.21
Pros: Customizable controls that feel natural to use
Pros: Gentle airflow
Cons: Noise rated well below average
Cons: Some users report failures after about a year
Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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Sharp Plasmacluster Beauty IB-WX902

シャープ Plasmacluster Beauty IB-WX902 · Japan-only model

Price JP¥25,076 · tax-free JP¥22,796
Voltage 100V · Type A plug
Source Kakaku.com · 10-23
Hair Dryer

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥25,076 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it needs an accessory (plug adapter or transformer) in 3 and will not work in 18.

Sharp's dual-outlet design delivers very soft airflow. Airflow figures use Sharp's own measurement method and shouldn't be compared directly with other brands. Japan-only 100V model.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥25,076 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥22,796 at the register (≈ US$145). How the new tax-free refund works ›

100V, Type A plug, 50/60Hz. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No battery: OK in carry-on or checked baggage (large items are best checked)

Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.21/5 (35 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Customizable controls that feel natural to use; Gentle airflow

Cons: Noise rated well below average; Some users report failures after about a year

Good for: People using it in Japan who like gentle airflow | Not for: Anyone who needs it outside 100V regions; people sensitive to noise

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Sharp Plasmacluster Beauty IB-WX902 / シャープ Plasmacluster Beauty IB-WX902

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥25,076–40,000
Tax-free price
JP¥22,796
In USD (reference)
≈ US$145

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23 (shipping not included)
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandSharp / シャープ
ModelIB-WX902
VersionJapan-only model
Voltage100V
Frequency50/60Hz
PlugType A
Power1200W
BatteryNo built-in battery
Released2024
Ion technologySharp Plasmacluster
Voltage switchingTBD
Lightweight (body ≤400g)No
Airflow (manufacturer spec)7.4m³/min
Weight (manufacturer spec)515g

Spec sources: Kakaku.com specifications, Sharp official site specifications

Will it work in your country?

Based on each country's standard voltage, frequency and outlet types. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China220V · 50Hz · Type A/I Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Hong Kong220V · 50Hz · Type G Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Macao220V · 50Hz · Type G/D Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Taiwan110V · 60Hz · Type A/B Needs an accessory Most Japanese 100V appliances work in 110–120V regions, but heating appliances may run hot; a step-down transformer is recommended
Singapore230V · 50Hz · Type G Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
South Korea220V · 60Hz · Type C/F Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
United States120V · 60Hz · Type A/B Needs an accessory Most Japanese 100V appliances work in 110–120V regions, but heating appliances may run hot; a step-down transformer is recommended
Thailand220V · 50Hz · Type A/B Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Malaysia240V · 50Hz · Type G Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Philippines220V · 60Hz · Type A/B Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Vietnam220V · 50Hz · Type A Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Indonesia230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
India230V · 50Hz · Type C/D/M Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Australia230V · 50Hz · Type I Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
New Zealand230V · 50Hz · Type I Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Canada120V · 60Hz · Type A/B Needs an accessory Most Japanese 100V appliances work in 110–120V regions, but heating appliances may run hot; a step-down transformer is recommended
United Kingdom230V · 50Hz · Type G Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Germany230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
France230V · 50Hz · Type C/E Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Italy230V · 50Hz · Type C/F/L Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Spain230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Will not work Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No battery: OK in carry-on or checked baggage (large items are best checked)

This model: 100V. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 4.21 / 5 (35 reviews)
Rating source: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • Customizable controls that feel natural to use
  • Gentle airflow

Cons

  • Noise rated well below average
  • Some users report failures after about a year

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Sharp IB-WX902 outside Japan?

The Sharp IB-WX902 is 100V with a Type A plug. Of the 21 destinations we check, it needs an accessory (plug adapter or transformer) in 3 and will not work in 18. See the table "Will it work in your country?" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Sharp IB-WX902 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥25,076 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥22,796. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Sharp IB-WX902 in Japan?

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

Related Q&A

Sources

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