With the Yen being at its cheapest in a year, now is the time to take advantage of exchange rates! As of the writing of this article, 1 USD will buy you 143.7 JPY - more than 20% more than last year.
Especially in the luxury sector, you can now save a lot of money by buying from Japan rather than in your home country. Let's compare a few luxury products and see how much you can save by buing them via ZenMarket!
1. RICK OWENS SS22 FOGACHINE BEATLE TURBO CYCLOPS IN SOFT GRAIN COW LEATHER
This fashionable shoe by designer Rick Owens will cost you a good two thousand dollars when buying from the official US store - but it is 22% cheaper when buying from Japan!
If you want to buy from Story via ZenMarket, just copy the desired product link and paste it in our handy search bar.
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2. ISSEY MIYAKE RUSTIC KNIT PANTS
These stylish Issey Miyake pants can be yours - but depending on where you buy them, they can come for cheaper. While they cost a whopping 665$ on the US store, the Japanese store is around 54% cheaper!
| US Store |
Japanese Store |
Savings when buying from Japan |
| JPY 95,493 |
JPY 44,000 |
JPY 51,493 (54%) |
| USD 665 |
USD 306 |
USD 359 (54%) |
If you want to buy Issey Miyake way cheaper, just copy the Japanese product link and paste it in our handy search bar.
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3. MOMOTARO 0205SP - Slim Straight, 15.7 oz
Momotaro Jeans is one of the most famous denim brands in the world - and rightly so, as each item is crafted with the highest quality fabrics and years and years of experience. If you buy from Japan, you will save a good 10% on most models!
| US Store |
Japanese Store |
Savings when buying from Japan |
| JPY 30,151 |
JPY 26,400 |
JPY 3,751 (12%) |
| USD 210 |
USD 184 |
USD 26 (12%) |
Interested in saving 10% on Momotaro Jeans? Just copy the link and paste it in our search bar!
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Also Read: HOW TO BUY FROM MOMOTARO JEANS
Saving money on luxury items with ZenMarket
Thanks to ZenMarket, you can buy several luxury products from Japan for cheaper prices. Why don't you browse our showcase about Japanese Streetwear to find more?
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But also non-Japanese items are often cheaper - simply buy them second hand on Yahoo! Auctions. Despite their low prices compared to the rest of the world, pre-loved Japanese designer goods are usually in mint condition.
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