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Stationery: 30 Japan–Taiwan matches, 87% of items cheaper in Japan

We compare 30 verified same-product prices: 26 cost less in Japan and 4 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 22%; Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr… has the largest cash gap at NT$195.

TravPrice deskPublished Updated Checked through 30 same-item comparisons · about 3 min read
On this page · 9 sections
  1. Verdict
  2. The gap in one chart
  3. Price table
  4. Top 10 savings in Japan
  5. Top 10 percentage savings
  6. 4 products cheaper in Taiwan
  7. How were these 30 products compared?
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources
Same-item pairs30 items
cheaper in Japan26 items87% · median save 22.0%
Save the mostNT$195Pentel Graphgear…
cheaper in Taiwan4 itemsup to NT$17 · Pilot FriXion…

01 · Verdict

30 same-item comparisons

Of 30 matched products, 26 cost less in Japan (87%). Median savings are 22%. Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr… saves the most at NT$195; compare the exact model, retailer and checked date before buying.

  • 26 of 30 matched products cost less in Japan; median savings are 22%.
  • Largest cash saving: Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr…, NT$195. Deepest percentage saving: MUJI Polypropylene File Box, Standard, Wide, 1/2 …, 40.7% of the Taiwan price.
  • 4 products cost less in Taiwan. Prices exclude card fees, shipping and any tax-free adjustment.

Comparison basis: Japan and Taiwan list prices as of 2026-09-22; exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076. This article is calculated automatically from 30 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.

02

The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)
  1. Pentel Graphgear…Save NT$195
  2. sun-star 文具 sun-star UFO-Shaped…Save NT$184
  3. MUJI Polypropylene File…Save NT$118
  4. SONIC DG-2618 Digital…Save NT$106
  5. MUJI Storage Box with…Save NT$84
  6. MUJI Polypropylene Standing…Save NT$77
  7. MUJI 可擦拭三色原子筆（按壓式・0.5mm）Save NT$67
  8. Pilot FriXion Ball…Save NT$57
  9. Pilot Parallel Pen…Save NT$46
  10. SONIC DG-2635 Digital…Save NT$42
  11. MAX HD-10NX/S Stapler/…Save NT$34
  12. MUJI PP Thin Pocket File…Save NT$29

The 12 widest gaps; amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

Pentel 飛龍 日本經典專業製圖鉛筆PG5-AD 0.5mm自動鉛筆(4mm護芯筆尖;筆芯硬度指示窗)繪圖筆繪圖鉛筆 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm…

¥880 ≈ NT$183 · Taiwan NT$37852% cheaper in Japan

【sun-star】不明飛行趣味造型扁型收納袋 飛碟收納包 UFO (痛包) 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
sun-star 文具sun-star 文具 sun-star UFO-Shaped Flat…

¥1,100 ≈ NT$228 · Taiwan NT$41245% cheaper in Japan

聚丙烯檔案盒.標準型.寬.1/2.白灰 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
MUJIMUJI Polypropylene File Box,…

¥390 ≈ NT$81 · Taiwan NT$19959% cheaper in Japan

【SONIC】DG-2618 數位排毒定時手機盒 手機上鎖盒子 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
SONIC DG-2618 Digital Detox…

¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028 · Taiwan NT$1,1349% cheaper in Japan

附夾板收納盒/A4用 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
MUJIMUJI Storage Box with Clipboard…

¥990 ≈ NT$206 · Taiwan NT$29029% cheaper in Japan

聚丙烯立式斜口檔案盒.A4.白灰 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
MUJIMUJI Polypropylene Standing File…

¥590 ≈ NT$122 · Taiwan NT$19938% cheaper in Japan

可擦拭三色原子筆（按壓式・0.5mm） 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
MUJIMUJI 可擦拭三色原子筆（按壓式・0.5mm）

¥690 ≈ NT$143 · Taiwan NT$21032% cheaper in Japan

【PILOT 百樂】FRIXION BALL SWITCH 魔擦筆 3色 0.38/0.5/0.7 油性多功能筆 共10款 多色筆 LB31 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
PILOTPilot FriXion Ball Switch…

¥880 ≈ NT$183 · Taiwan NT$24024% cheaper in Japan

03

Price table(30 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
ProductJapan listConvertedTaiwan listGap
Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic…JAN 4902506311214；原始商品名：ぺんてる（Pentel）　グラフペンシル　0.5mm　PG5-AD¥880HANDS網店（ハンズネットストア）NT$183NT$378PChome 24h購物51.7% cheaper in JapanNT$195 ·checked 2026-09-13
sun-star 文具 sun-star UFO-Shaped Flat Novelty Pouch未確認飛行フラットポーチ；UFO 造型平口袋；約W115×H235×D7mm；23g；PVC／鋅合金／壓克力；單個；顏色未指定｜原文品牌 サンスター文具¥1,100サンスター文具（官方商品頁）NT$228NT$412momo自營（日本直送）44.6% cheaper in JapanNT$184 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Polypropylene File Box, Standard, Wide, 1/2…ポリプロピレンファイルボックススタンダード　ワイド　１／２　ホワイトグレー；JAN 4550344902790；日本規格 ホワイトグレー 約幅１５×奥行３２×高さ１２ｃｍ；台灣規格 白灰.約15x32x12cm¥390MUJI Japan official online storeNT$81NT$199MUJI 台灣官方網路商店59.3% cheaper in JapanNT$118 ·checked 2026-09-15
SONIC DG-2618 Digital Detox Timer Phone…JAN 4970116057587；原始商品名：デジトックス（Digi-tox）　ザ・ルーティン　タイムロックケース　スマホ用　DG-2618-W　ホワイト¥4,950HANDS網店（ハンズネットストア）NT$1,028NT$1,134momo購物網9.4% cheaper in JapanNT$106 ·checked 2026-09-13
MUJI Storage Box with Clipboard Lid, A4 Size収納付きクリップボード；JAN 4550002185534；日本規格 収納付きクリップボード Ａ４サイズ用 商品番号 02185534；台灣規格 A4用¥990MUJI Japan official online storeNT$206NT$290MUJI 台灣官方網路商店29.1% cheaper in JapanNT$84 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Polypropylene Standing File Box with…ポリプロピレンスタンドファイルボックス　Ａ４用　ホワイトグレー；JAN 4550344902899；日本規格 ホワイトグレー 約幅１０×奥行２７．６×高さ３１．８ｃｍ；台灣規格 白灰約10×27.6×31.8cm¥590MUJI Japan official online storeNT$122NT$199MUJI 台灣官方網路商店38.5% cheaper in JapanNT$77 ·checked 2026-09-15
MUJI 可擦拭三色原子筆（按壓式・0.5mm）こすって消せる３色ボールペン・ノック式；商品番号83767846；0.5mm；JAN 4550583767846¥690MUJI Japan official online storeNT$143NT$210momo購物網31.8% cheaper in JapanNT$67 ·checked 2026-09-12
Pilot FriXion Ball Switch Erasable…フリクションボールスイッチ¥880HANDS THE BEST 2026NT$183NT$240momo購物網23.9% cheaper in JapanNT$57 ·checked 2026-09-13
Pilot Parallel Pen Calligraphy Fountain Pen…JAN 4902505612107；原始商品名：パイロット（PILOT）　パラレルペン　6.0mm　P-FPN-120R-60│書道用品　その他　書道用品¥1,320HANDS網店（ハンズネットストア）NT$274NT$320PChome 24h購物14.4% cheaper in JapanNT$46 ·checked 2026-09-13
SONIC DG-2635 Digital Detox Phone Lock BoxJAN 4970116057907；原始商品名：デジトックス（Digi-tox）　ブロックケース　スマホ用　誘惑を鍵でブロック　DG-2635-I　アイボリー¥1,980HANDS網店（ハンズネットストア）NT$411NT$453momo購物網9.3% cheaper in JapanNT$42 ·checked 2026-09-13
MAX HD-10NX/S Stapler/Staples, Limited…JAN 4902870079901；原始商品名：マックス（MAX）　シリコンホッチキス　ねこ　HD-10NX/S　さばとら　〖数量限定〗¥1,760HANDS網店（ハンズネットストア）NT$365NT$399momo購物網8.4% cheaper in JapanNT$34 ·checked 2026-09-13
MUJI PP Thin Pocket File Folder, A4ポリプロピレン携帯に便利なスリムポケットホルダー；JAN 4549738359753；日本規格 Ａ４・１０ポケット；台灣規格 A4¥290MUJI Japan official online storeNT$60NT$89MUJI 台灣官方網路商店32.4% cheaper in JapanNT$29 ·checked 2026-09-12
DAISO Display Stand, Approx. 5.6cmアクリルスタンド；JAN4550480091273¥110DAISONT$23NT$49DAISO大創線上購物53.4% cheaper in JapanNT$26 ·checked 2026-09-19
DAISO Extra Strong Magnets, 4 Pack超強力マグネット　４コ入；JAN4549131230475¥110DAISONT$23NT$49DAISO大創線上購物53.4% cheaper in JapanNT$26 ·checked 2026-09-19
3COINS Roller Stamp / Summer Vacation Cheerローラースタンプ；品番2617-3C2D866-00；商品頁款式可選¥3303COINSNT$69NT$91momo購物網（ONECART，日本直送）24.7% cheaper in JapanNT$22 ·checked 2026-09-13
3COINS Grid Stamp / Summer Vacation Cheerマス目スタンプ；品番2617-3C2M862-00；商品頁款式可選¥3303COINSNT$69NT$91momo購物網（ONECART日本直送3COINS）24.7% cheaper in JapanNT$22 ·checked 2026-09-19
Tombow Pencil TOMBOW MONO graph Lite Gel Penモノグラフライト 水性ゲルボールペン｜原文品名 トンボ鉛筆 モノグラフライト 水性ゲルボールペン¥142MONOQLONT$29NT$45momo購物網34.5% cheaper in JapanNT$16 ·checked 2026-09-13
PILOT 百樂 Pilot Juice+ 0.4mm Retractable Gel Penジュースプラス（Juice+）｜原文品牌 パイロット¥165PILOT (official online catalog / suggested retail price)NT$34NT$48PChome 24h購物28.6% cheaper in JapanNT$14 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Plastic Eraser, Black, Smallプラスチックけしごむ；JAN 4549738328124；日本規格 プラスチックけしごむ 黒・小・かため；台灣規格 黑¥50MUJI Japan official online storeNT$10NT$20MUJI 台灣官方網路商店48.1% cheaper in JapanNT$10 ·checked 2026-09-15
PLUS Mount Fuji EraserStationery Mt. Fuji eraser; color not specified¥198Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$41NT$50momo購物網17.8% cheaper in JapanNT$9 ·checked 2026-09-13
MUJI Smooth Oil-Based Ballpoint Pen書き味なめらかな油性ボールペン；商品番号83768201；JAN 4550583768201¥150MUJI Japan official online storeNT$31NT$39momo購物網20.1% cheaper in JapanNT$8 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Clear Barrel Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mmポリカーボネート　シャープペン（ラバーグリップ付）；JAN 4548076007388；日本規格 ０．５ｍｍ；台灣規格 透明0.5mm¥120MUJI Japan official online storeNT$25NT$30MUJI 台灣官方網路商店17.0% cheaper in JapanNT$5 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Clear Barrel Ballpoint Pen, 0.7mm, Blackポリカーボネート　ボールペン・ラバーグリップ付；JAN 4548718444434；日本規格 ０．７ｍｍ・黒；台灣規格 黑0.7mm¥120MUJI Japan official online storeNT$25NT$30MUJI 台灣官方網路商店17.0% cheaper in JapanNT$5 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Refillable Retractable Smooth Gel Ink Pen,…さらさら描けるゲルインキボールペン　ノック式；JAN 4550344872703；日本規格 ０．３ｍｍ 黒；台灣規格 黑色0.3mm¥120MUJI Japan official online storeNT$25NT$29MUJI 台灣官方網路商店14.1% cheaper in JapanNT$4 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen (Retractable)さらさら描けるゲルインキボールペン　ノック式；商品番号02794132；JAN 4550002794132¥120MUJI Japan official online storeNT$25NT$29momo購物網14.1% cheaper in JapanNT$4 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Weekly Notebook, 32 Sheets, A5ノート・ウィークリー；JAN 4550182109740；日本規格 Ａ５・３２枚；台灣規格 A5¥120MUJI Japan official online storeNT$25NT$28MUJI 台灣官方網路商店11.0% cheaper in JapanNT$3 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Customizable Ring Notebook Cover, A5, Beigeリフィルノート　本体　クラフト表紙；JAN 4550182913828；日本規格 Ａ５ ２０穴 ベージュ；台灣規格 米.A5.20孔¥390MUJI Japan official online storeNT$81NT$79MUJI 台灣官方網路商店2.5% cheaper in TaiwanNT$2 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Refillable Smooth Gel Ink Pen Refill,…替芯　さらさら描けるゲルインキボールペン；JAN 4550344872673；日本規格 ０．３ｍｍ オレンジ；台灣規格 橘色0.3mm¥90MUJI Japan official online storeNT$19NT$15MUJI 台灣官方網路商店24.6% cheaper in TaiwanNT$4 ·checked 2026-09-12
KUTSUWA Japanese Four Seasons Portable Mini…Mini portable scissors; blade and color not specified¥792サンドラッグe-shop／ハンズ Yahoo!ショッピング官方店NT$164NT$159momo購物網3.4% cheaper in TaiwanNT$5 ·checked 2026-09-13
Pilot FriXion Light Erasable Highlighter,…FriXion highlighter; tip and color not specified¥298Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$62NT$45PChome 24h購物37.5% cheaper in TaiwanNT$17 ·checked 2026-09-13

FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page.

04

Top 10 savings in Japan

Ranked by the cash difference between the converted Japan list price and the Taiwan list price.

  1. Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr…: Japan ¥880 ≈ NT$183; Taiwan NT$378; save NT$195 (51.7%, 48.3% of the Taiwan price).
  2. Sun-Star Stationery sun-star UFO-Shaped Flat Nove…: Japan ¥1,100 ≈ NT$228; Taiwan NT$412; save NT$184 (44.6%, 55.4% of the Taiwan price).
  3. MUJI Polypropylene File Box, Standard, Wide, 1/2 …: Japan ¥390 ≈ NT$81; Taiwan NT$199; save NT$118 (59.3%, 40.7% of the Taiwan price).
  4. SONIC DG-2618 Digital Detox Timer Phone Lock Box: Japan ¥4,950 ≈ NT$1,028; Taiwan NT$1,134; save NT$106 (9.4%, 90.6% of the Taiwan price).
  5. MUJI Storage Box with Clipboard Lid, A4 Size: Japan ¥990 ≈ NT$206; Taiwan NT$290; save NT$84 (29.1%, 70.9% of the Taiwan price).
  6. MUJI Polypropylene Standing File Box with Slanted…: Japan ¥590 ≈ NT$122; Taiwan NT$199; save NT$77 (38.5%, 61.5% of the Taiwan price).
  7. MUJI Erasable three-color retractable ballpoint p…: Japan ¥690 ≈ NT$143; Taiwan NT$210; save NT$67 (31.8%, 68.2% of the Taiwan price).
  8. Pilot FriXion Ball Switch Erasable Multi-Pen, 3-C…: Japan ¥880 ≈ NT$183; Taiwan NT$240; save NT$57 (23.9%, 76.1% of the Taiwan price).
  9. Pilot Parallel Pen Calligraphy Fountain Pen for F…: Japan ¥1,320 ≈ NT$274; Taiwan NT$320; save NT$46 (14.4%, 85.6% of the Taiwan price).
  10. SONIC DG-2635 Digital Detox Phone Lock Box: Japan ¥1,980 ≈ NT$411; Taiwan NT$453; save NT$42 (9.3%, 90.7% of the Taiwan price).
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Top 10 percentage savings

The Japan price is shown as a share of the Taiwan price for the same product.

  1. MUJI Polypropylene File Box, Standard, Wide, 1/2 …: Japan ¥390 ≈ NT$81; Taiwan NT$199; save NT$118 (59.3%, 40.7% of the Taiwan price).
  2. DAISO Display Stand, Approx. 5.6cm: Japan ¥110 ≈ NT$23; Taiwan NT$49; save NT$26 (53.4%, 46.6% of the Taiwan price).
  3. DAISO Extra Strong Magnets, 4 Pack: Japan ¥110 ≈ NT$23; Taiwan NT$49; save NT$26 (53.4%, 46.6% of the Taiwan price).
  4. Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr…: Japan ¥880 ≈ NT$183; Taiwan NT$378; save NT$195 (51.7%, 48.3% of the Taiwan price).
  5. MUJI Plastic Eraser, Black, Small: Japan ¥50 ≈ NT$10; Taiwan NT$20; save NT$10 (48.1%, 51.9% of the Taiwan price).
  6. Sun-Star Stationery sun-star UFO-Shaped Flat Nove…: Japan ¥1,100 ≈ NT$228; Taiwan NT$412; save NT$184 (44.6%, 55.4% of the Taiwan price).
  7. MUJI Polypropylene Standing File Box with Slanted…: Japan ¥590 ≈ NT$122; Taiwan NT$199; save NT$77 (38.5%, 61.5% of the Taiwan price).
  8. Tombow Pencil TOMBOW MONO graph Lite Gel Pen: Japan ¥142 ≈ NT$29; Taiwan NT$45; save NT$16 (34.5%, 65.5% of the Taiwan price).
  9. MUJI PP Thin Pocket File Folder, A4: Japan ¥290 ≈ NT$60; Taiwan NT$89; save NT$29 (32.4%, 67.6% of the Taiwan price).
  10. MUJI Erasable three-color retractable ballpoint p…: Japan ¥690 ≈ NT$143; Taiwan NT$210; save NT$67 (31.8%, 68.2% of the Taiwan price).
06

4 products cheaper in Taiwan

The eight widest Taiwan price advantages are listed below; the comparison table has the complete set.

  1. Pilot FriXion Light Erasable Highlighter, Natural…: Japan ¥298 ≈ NT$62; Taiwan NT$45; Taiwan cheaper by NT$17 (37.5%).
  2. KUTSUWA Japanese Four Seasons Portable Mini Sciss…: Japan ¥792 ≈ NT$164; Taiwan NT$159; Taiwan cheaper by NT$5 (3.4%).
  3. MUJI Refillable Smooth Gel Ink Pen Refill, Orange…: Japan ¥90 ≈ NT$19; Taiwan NT$15; Taiwan cheaper by NT$4 (24.6%).
  4. MUJI Customizable Ring Notebook Cover, A5, Beige: Japan ¥390 ≈ NT$81; Taiwan NT$79; Taiwan cheaper by NT$2 (2.5%).
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How were these 30 products compared?

Japan list prices come from PILOT (official online catalog / suggested retail price), Sun-Star Stationery (official product page), MUJI Japan official online store, HANDS THE BEST 2026, and others; Taiwan list prices come from PChome 24h Shopping, momo first-party retail (Japan direct shipping), MUJI Taiwan official online store, momo shopping site, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.

27 Japan list prices and 16 Taiwan list prices include tax. Where the source did not state the tax basis, only the listed prices are compared. This article recalculates when the data changes.

08

FAQ

Is Stationery cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan?
26 of 30 verified matches cost less in Japan (87%), while 4 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 22%.
Which Stationery product saves the most?
Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD 0.5mm Classic Japanese Pr… has the largest observed cash gap: NT$195. Its Japan and Taiwan prices, specifications and checked dates are linked in the comparison table.
Do these gaps include tax-free shopping?
No. They compare the recorded list prices. Tax-free eligibility, payment fees, shipping and stock depend on the actual purchase.

09 · Sources

Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.

Tax-free rules
Japan NTA: tax-free conditions ↗Refund system from 1 November 2026; a formula estimate does not mean the quoting shop has confirmed tax-free sales.
Listed prices
Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 30 productsChecked through 2026-09-22; each source link is in the price table and product page.
FX
Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
Published and updated
· updated This piece is calculated from checked same-item prices and is recalculated when the data updates.
See the Pentel Graphgear PG5-AD… comparison ↗All price-gap rankings ↗More weekly notes and guides ↗
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