Is LEGO cheaper in Japan?
Mostly yes. On Nov 13, 2026, most of the LEGO products we track cost less in Japan, by a median of 6%, at ¥159.97 to the dollar. The widest gap is the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75192): 12% less.
LEGO: today's prices
| Product | Japan ¥ | Japan in USD | US USD | Japan vs US | Tax-free | Even at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGO | ||||||
| Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75192) | ¥119,800 | $749 | $850 | −12% | −20% | ¥140.9 |
| Super Mario Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) | ¥29,980 | $187 | $200 | −6% | −15% | ¥149.9 |
| The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell (10316) | ¥87,980 | $550 | $500 | +10% | ±0% | ¥176.0 |
Japan prices include 10% consumption tax; US prices are before sales tax. Tax-free: the Japan price without consumption tax, as most visitors pay when taking goods home. Even at: the yen rate at which both prices match.
Questions
Is LEGO cheaper in Japan than in the US?
Mostly yes. On Nov 13, 2026, most of the LEGO products we track cost less in Japan, by a median of 6%, at ¥159.97 to the dollar. The widest gap is the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75192): 12% less.
How much more do visitors save with Japan's tax refund?
Japanese prices include 10% consumption tax. A visitor who takes the goods home gets that back, so the median gap widens from −6% to about −15%. Since November 1, 2026 the tax is paid in the store and refunded after customs checks the goods when you leave Japan.
Which LEGO product has the biggest price gap?
The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75192): ¥119,800 in Japan (about $749) against $849.99 in the US, 12% less.
Is there anything to watch out for?
Compare the exact model number, and remember that most warranties only cover the country of purchase. US travelers can bring back up to $800 of goods duty-free.