What to buy in Japan this week (week 43, 2026)

Generated automatically every Monday after we collect prices, ratings and Kakaku.com popularity rankings, and compared with the previous snapshot. Snapshot of Oct 24, 2026. This is the first snapshot, so ranking and price comparisons start next week.

Newly added

320 items

Items added Oct 19–Oct 25 (by date added).

Ranking climbers

Comparisons start next week. This is the first snapshot: we recorded Kakaku.com popularity ranks for 141 items (13 ranking pages).

Price drops

Comparisons start next week. This is the first snapshot: we recorded Japan prices for 317 items.

Tax-free and tax refund changes

All stores’ tax refund policies

Comparisons start next week. Tax refund policies for 28 stores are listed with official sources and check dates (last checked Oct 24, 2026).

Top picks by category

Methodology

Top 3 in our ranking, using this week’s snapshot prices and ratings. See the methodology for how we rank.

  1. 1 Tiger JRT-A100★ 5 (Kakaku.com) JP¥103,240
  2. 2 Panasonic SR-X910D★ 4.86 (Kakaku.com) JP¥69,779
  3. 3 Zojirushi NW-NB10★ 4.59 (Kakaku.com) JP¥66,476
  1. 1 TESCOM TD570A★ 4.73 (Kakaku.com) JP¥5,671
  2. 2 Panasonic EH-NC50★ 4.55 (Kakaku.com) JP¥49,466
  3. 3 Panasonic EH-NA2K★ 4.56 (Kakaku.com) JP¥16,136
  1. 1 Panasonic EH-HS0J★ 4.62 (Kakaku.com) JP¥13,499
  2. 2 KINUJO LM225★ 4.7 (Kakaku.com) JP¥16,186
  3. 3 ReFa RE-BL★ 4.75 (Kakaku.com) JP¥12,980
  1. 1 TOTO TCF2223E★ 4.82 (Kakaku.com) JP¥27,700
  2. 2 Panasonic CH951S★ 4.43 (Kakaku.com) JP¥15,900
  3. 3 TOTO TCF8CKM01★ 4.65 (Kakaku.com) JP¥34,200
  1. 1 Panasonic EW-DA19★ 4.77 (Kakaku.com) JP¥10,450
  2. 2 Panasonic EW-DP57★ 4.26 (Kakaku.com) JP¥30,175
  3. 3 Panasonic EW-DA18★ 4.21 (Kakaku.com) JP¥10,800
  1. 1 Panasonic ES-PV6A★ 4.49 (Kakaku.com) JP¥30,825
  2. 2 Braun 52-A1200s★ 4.49 (Kakaku.com) JP¥8,540
  3. 3 Philips X5006★ 4.48 (Kakaku.com) JP¥10,090
  1. 1 Nintendo HEG-S-KAAAA★ 4.46 (Kakaku.com) JP¥46,311
  2. 2 Microsoft RRT-00015★ 4.47 (Kakaku.com) JP¥127,800
  3. 3 Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH★ 4.54 (Kakaku.com) JP¥40,299
  1. 1 Tiger MMZ-W050★ 4.61 (Kakaku.com) JP¥2,200
  2. 2 Peacock AKT-50Affordable one-touch bottle with a safety lock from Peacock, a long-established Japanese vacuum flask maker. Lowest price on Kakaku.com is under 1,500 yen; keeps drinks at 68°C or above after 6 hours. JP¥1,476
  3. 3 Peacock AKZ-48Affordable Peacock screw-top bottle with a handle on the lid; keeps drinks at 73°C or above after 6 hours. Lowest price on Kakaku.com is about 1,600 yen. JP¥1,613
  1. 1 DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒★ 4.39 (Kakaku.com) JP¥388
  2. 2 Santen サンテFXネオ 12mLSanten's classic extra-cooling eye drops (Class 2 OTC drug). The Japanese package insert lists eye strain, conjunctival redness, itchy eyes, and more; the 12mL bottle fits in a carry-on liquids bag. JP¥272
  3. 3 Rohto ロートリセb 8mLRohto Lycée in a mini 8mL bottle with pink solution. Class 2 OTC drug; the Japanese package insert lists conjunctival redness, itchy eyes, eye strain, and more. JP¥449
  1. 1 GENTOS EX-334D★ 4.12 (Kakaku.com) JP¥1,989
  2. 2 BALMUDA L02A★ 3.88 (Kakaku.com) JP¥15,940
  3. 3 Snow Peak GP-250GRIsobutane/propane mountain gas canister (220g net) for Snow Peak and other stoves. Official price 792 yen. Canisters are banned from both carry-on and checked baggage, so use it only in Japan. JP¥792
  1. 1 ROYCE' 生チョコレート[オーレ] 20粒★ 5 (ROYCE' official online shop customer reviews) JP¥1,215
  2. 2 ROYCE' ポテトチップチョコレート[オリジナル] 190g★ 4.9 (ROYCE' official online shop customer reviews) JP¥1,188
  3. 3 Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170gKitakaro's signature savory rice cracker in scallop flavor, 170g per bag. The official site only gives a best-before of "about 5 weeks after delivery" with no total shelf life. Sold at the New Chitose Airport shop and Daimaru Sapporo. JP¥490
  1. 1 Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱Ippodo's entry-level usucha (thin tea): fresh with a slight astringency, and Ippodo itself recommends it for matcha lattes. 20g makes about 10 bowls of usucha at a friendly price. JP¥864
  2. 2 Itohkyuemon 宇治ほうじ茶 宝かおり 60g袋Uji hojicha also served at Itohkyuemon's own tea house, with a pronounced roasted aroma and little bitterness. At 864 yen a bag, it's easy on the wallet for gifting or drinking yourself. JP¥864
  3. 3 Gion Tsujiri ほうじ茶 古都かをり 80gThe hojicha used at Saryo Tsujiri, roasted with both leaves and stems; Gion Tsujiri calls it its most fragrant blend. Relatively low in caffeine and refreshing after a meal. JP¥1,296
  1. 1 Morinaga ハイチュウ<ストロベリー> 12粒Hi-Chew strawberry stick pack: a chewy fruit candy for just over 100 yen a stick. Limited flavors often appear in Japan, so it's worth browsing. Contains gelatin. JP¥139
  2. 2 LOTTE コアラのマーチ<チョコ> 48gSmall filled biscuits printed with various koala designs, just over 100 yen a box. The main appeals of buying it in Japan are the low price and the variety of flavors. JP¥150
  3. 3 Morinaga ミルクキャラメル 12粒The century-old milk caramel in the little yellow box: soft caramel made with condensed milk and butter. Just over 100 yen a box at convenience stores and supermarkets, with plenty of nostalgic charm. JP¥159

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