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What to buy in Japan this week (week 44, 2026)

Generated automatically every Monday after we collect prices, ratings and Kakaku.com popularity rankings, and compared with the previous snapshot. Snapshot of Oct 26, 2026, compared with the previous snapshot of Oct 24, 2026 (week 43).

Newly added

0 items

No items were added this week. Kakaku.com ranking items we have not listed yet are on the data status page. Data status

Ranking climbers

Kakaku.com popularity rankings by category, compared with the previous snapshot on the same ranking page, sorted by places gained.

  1. Panasonic ES-L571UKakaku.com Shaver ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #21 → #15up 6
  2. SOTO ST-310Kakaku.com Outdoor Gear (バーナー・ツーバーナー) ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #16 → #11up 5
  3. LIXIL CW-D11Kakaku.com Electric Bidet Seat ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #35 → #30up 5
  4. BALMUDA L02AKakaku.com Outdoor Gear (ランタン・ワークライト) ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #9 → #5up 4
  5. Toshiba SCS-SRA7020Kakaku.com Electric Bidet Seat ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #17 → #13up 4
  6. Panasonic EH-HS9JKakaku.com Hair Iron ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #16 → #13up 3
  7. ReFa RE-BMKakaku.com Hair Iron ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #21 → #18up 3
  8. ReFa RE-BLKakaku.com Hair Iron ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #30 → #27up 3
  9. Philips X5006Kakaku.com Shaver ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #34 → #31up 3
  10. mont-bell 1121424Kakaku.com Outdoor Gear (寝袋・シュラフ) ranking · period 2026/10/18～2026/10/24 #4 → #2up 2

New in the ranking

Not on this ranking page in the previous snapshot, on it this week:

  1. Melano CC メラノCC 薬用 しみ 集中対策 美容液 20mLKakaku.com Cosmetics & Skincare ranking #7New in the ranking
  2. Holistic Cures HCC-G38DGKakaku.com Hair Iron ranking #33New in the ranking
  3. Panasonic EH-NA9FKakaku.com Hair Dryer ranking #35New in the ranking
  4. Philips HX9992Kakaku.com Electric Toothbrush ranking #39New in the ranking

Price drops

Japan price (tax included) compared with the previous snapshot: items down 5% or more, sorted by the size of the drop. Lowest online prices exclude shipping; check the store.

  1. SALONIA SAL24112Hair Iron · Kakaku.com JP¥4,420 → JP¥3,480−21%
  2. Zojirushi NW-YD10Rice Cooker · Kakaku.com JP¥37,257 → JP¥30,000−19%
  3. ReFa RE-ATHair Iron · Kakaku.com JP¥23,000 → JP¥21,000−9%
  4. Panasonic ES-LVFXShaver · Kakaku.com JP¥19,800 → JP¥18,500−7%
  5. Philips S9980Shaver · Kakaku.com JP¥17,798 → JP¥16,800−6%

Prices that need checking are not compared; drops over 50% may be price errors and are not listed.

Tax-free and tax refund changes

All stores’ tax refund policies

Each chain’s tax-free and tax refund policy (official sources and check dates) and the tax-free rules overview, compared with the previous snapshot.

No store’s tax-free or tax refund policy changed compared with the previous snapshot.

Top picks by category

How we rank ›

Top 3 in our ranking, using this week’s snapshot prices and ratings. Open “Why it ranks here” on each model to see the reasons.

Rice Cooker

See the Rice Cooker ranking
  1. 1 Zojirushi NX-AB10★ 4.83 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.83/5 (Kakaku.com, 24 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥97,639

     JP¥97,639
  2. 2 Tiger JRT-A100★ 5 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5/5 (Kakaku.com, 12 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥102,252

     JP¥102,252
  3. 3 Panasonic SR-X910D★ 4.86 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.86/5 (Kakaku.com, 10 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥69,779

     JP¥69,779

Hair Dryer

See the Hair Dryer ranking
  1. 1 TESCOM TD570A★ 4.73 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.73/5 (Kakaku.com, 15 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥5,619

     JP¥5,619
  2. 2 Panasonic EH-NC50★ 4.55 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.55/5 (Kakaku.com, 25 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥49,500

     JP¥49,500
  3. 3 Panasonic EH-NA2K★ 4.56 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.56/5 (Kakaku.com, 21 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥16,136

     JP¥16,136

Hair Iron

See the Hair Iron ranking
  1. 1 Panasonic EH-HS0J★ 4.62 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.62/5 (Kakaku.com, 37 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥13,365

     JP¥13,365
  2. 2 KINUJO LM225★ 4.7 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.7/5 (Kakaku.com, 12 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥16,092

     JP¥16,092
  3. 3 ReFa RE-BL★ 4.75 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.75/5 (Kakaku.com, 5 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥12,980

     JP¥12,980

Electric Bidet Seat

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  1. 1 TOTO TCF2223E★ 4.82 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.82/5 (Kakaku.com, 22 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥27,700

     JP¥27,700
  2. 2 TOTO TCF8CKM01★ 4.73 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.73/5 (Kakaku.com, 13 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥34,200

     JP¥34,200
  3. 3 Panasonic CH951S★ 4.43 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.43/5 (Kakaku.com, 101 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥15,900

     JP¥15,900

Electric Toothbrush

See the Electric Toothbrush ranking
  1. 1 Panasonic EW-DA19★ 4.77 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.77/5 (Kakaku.com, 6 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥10,450

     JP¥10,450
  2. 2 Panasonic EW-DP57★ 4.26 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.26/5 (Kakaku.com, 15 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥30,175

     JP¥30,175
  3. 3 Panasonic EW-DA18★ 4.21 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.21/5 (Kakaku.com, 28 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥10,800

     JP¥10,800

Shaver

See the Shaver ranking
  1. 1 Panasonic ES-PV6A★ 4.49 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.49/5 (Kakaku.com, 33 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥30,000

     JP¥30,000
  2. 2 Braun 52-A1200s★ 4.49 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.49/5 (Kakaku.com, 26 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥9,100

     JP¥9,100
  3. 3 Philips X5006★ 4.48 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.48/5 (Kakaku.com, 22 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥10,490

     JP¥10,490

Game Console

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  1. 1 Nintendo HEG-S-KAAAA★ 4.46 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.46/5 (Kakaku.com, 175 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥47,198

     JP¥47,198
  2. 2 Microsoft RRT-00015★ 4.47 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.47/5 (Kakaku.com, 44 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥127,800

     JP¥127,800
  3. 3 Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH★ 4.54 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.54/5 (Kakaku.com, 24 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥40,299

     JP¥40,299

Cosmetics & Skincare

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  1. 1 Clé de Peau Beauté クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ ル・セラムⅡ 50mL★ 5.9/7 (@cosme)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5.9/7 (@cosme, 1806 reviews) → list price JP¥30,800

     JP¥30,800
  2. 2 DECORTÉ コスメデコルテ リポソーム アドバンスト リペアセラム 50mL★ 5.8/7 (@cosme)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5.8/7 (@cosme, 18597 reviews) → store price JP¥13,200

     JP¥13,200
  3. 3 SHISEIDO SHISEIDO アルティミューン パワライジング セラム 50mL★ 5.7/7 (@cosme)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5.7/7 (@cosme, 5508 reviews) → store price JP¥15,180

     JP¥15,180

Vacuum Bottles & Mugs

See the Vacuum Bottles & Mugs ranking
  1. 1 Tiger MMZ-W050★ 4.61 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.61/5 (Kakaku.com, 3 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥2,200

     JP¥2,200
  2. 2 Zojirushi SM-VB60★ 5 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5/5 (Kakaku.com, 1 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥2,745

     JP¥2,745
  3. 3 Tiger MCZ-S060★ 5 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5/5 (Kakaku.com, 1 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥3,480

     JP¥3,480

OTC Medicines & Health Goods

See the OTC Medicines & Health Goods ranking
  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)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.39/5 (Kakaku.com, 23 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥381

     JP¥381
  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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → lowest online price JP¥272

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → lowest online price JP¥449

     JP¥449

Outdoor Gear

See the Outdoor Gear ranking
  1. 1 SOTO ST-310★ 4.66 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.66/5 (Kakaku.com, 27 reviews) → lowest online price JP¥6,850

     JP¥6,850
  2. 2 Snow Peak LV-091★ 4.67 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.67/5 (Kakaku.com, 6 reviews) → store price JP¥24,200

     JP¥24,200
  3. 3 Anker A1638★ 4.7 (Kakaku.com)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.7/5 (Kakaku.com, 4 reviews) → store price JP¥7,990

     JP¥7,990

Souvenir Sweets

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  1. 1 ROYCE' 生チョコレート[オーレ] 20粒★ 5 (ROYCE' official online shop customer reviews)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 5/5 (ROYCE' official online shop customer reviews, 703 reviews) (rating from the brand’s own store) → store price JP¥1,215

     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)
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → Rating 4.9/5 (ROYCE' official online shop customer reviews, 673 reviews) (rating from the brand’s own store) → store price JP¥1,188

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → store price JP¥490

     JP¥490

Matcha & Japanese Tea

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  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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → store price JP¥864

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → store price JP¥864

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → store price JP¥1,296

     JP¥1,296

Snacks & Sweets

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  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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → lowest online price JP¥139

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → lowest online price JP¥150

     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.
    Why it ranks here

    Has a Japan price → No third-party rating → lowest online price JP¥159

     JP¥159

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