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Snacks and food: 16 Japan–Taiwan matches, 100% of items cheaper in Japan

We compare 16 verified same-product prices: 16 cost less in Japan and 0 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 39.4%; Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Edition has the largest cash gap at NT$1,007.

TravPrice deskPublished Updated Checked through 16 same-item comparisons · about 2 min read
On this page · 8 sections
  1. Verdict
  2. The gap in one chart
  3. Price table
  4. Top 10 savings in Japan
  5. Top 10 percentage savings
  6. How were these 16 products compared?
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources
Same-item pairs16 items
cheaper in Japan16 items100% · median save 39.4%
Save the mostNT$1,007Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited…
Buy them all in JapanSave NT$2,111Converted list total; tax-free and fees not included

01 · Verdict

16 same-item comparisons

Of 16 matched products, 16 cost less in Japan (100%). Median savings are 39.4%. Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Edition saves the most at NT$1,007; compare the exact model, retailer and checked date before buying.

  • 16 of 16 matched products cost less in Japan; median savings are 39.4%.
  • Largest cash saving: Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Edition, NT$1,007. Deepest percentage saving: DAISO Calbee [Limited-Time Offer] Shrimp Chips 4-…, 34.5% of the Taiwan price.
  • 0 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 16 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.

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The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)
  1. Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited…Save NT$1,007
  2. AND THE FRIET Mini…Save NT$427
  3. Kayanoya Assorted…Save NT$288
  4. Calbee Hokkaido Potato Farm…Save NT$61
  5. MUJI Exotic Curry Instant…Save NT$49
  6. DAISO Calbee [Limited-Time…Save NT$43
  7. DAISO Tohato Thick-Cut Net…Save NT$34
  8. MUJI Nostalgic Cotton CandySave NT$32
  9. Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei Japanese…Save NT$29
  10. DAISO Tohato 4-Pack Caramel…Save NT$27
  11. Glico PRETZ Biscuit…Save NT$24
  12. MUJI Plum KombuSave NT$22

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

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Price table(16 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
ProductJapan listConvertedTaiwan listGap
Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Editionシングルモルト津貫2026エディション 700ml¥9,020ANA FESTA Kagoshima AirportNT$1,873NT$2,880酒多多(alotofspirits.com.tw,台灣威士忌專賣站)35.0% cheaper in JapanNT$1,007 ·checked 2026-09-18
AND THE FRIET Mini Fry-Shaped Cookies,…AND THE FRIET ミニ5個:MINI 5-PACK GIFT BOX(DRIED FRIET 乾燥薯條禮盒)¥1,600AND THE FRIET official online shopNT$332NT$759momo購物網(第三方賣場,日本直送)56.2% cheaper in JapanNT$427 ·checked 2026-09-12
Kayanoya Assorted Dashi Stock Packets30-count large pack¥2,268茅乃舎/久原本家 official Japan通販;茅乃舎だし 8g×30袋入NT$471NT$759momo購物網(日本直送賣場)38.0% cheaper in JapanNT$288 ·checked 2026-09-18
Calbee Hokkaido Potato Farm Three Brothers Fries…じゃがポックル(薯條三兄弟)18g×10袋入;JAN 4901330805708¥1,386Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$288NT$349momo自營17.6% cheaper in JapanNT$61 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Exotic Curry Instant Pouch, Creamy Chicken…素材を生かしたカレー バターチキン;商品番号83931650;180g(1人前)¥390MUJINT$81NT$130MUJI 台灣官方網路商店37.7% cheaper in JapanNT$49 ·checked 2026-09-12
DAISO Calbee [Limited-Time Offer] Shrimp Chips…カルビー かっぱえびせん 12g×4連;JAN4901330106508¥108DAISONT$22NT$65PChome 24h購物65.5% cheaper in JapanNT$43 ·checked 2026-09-12
DAISO Tohato Thick-Cut Net Potato Chips 4-Pack,…東ハト ミニあみじゃが4連うましお味 44g;JAN4901940114146¥108DAISONT$22NT$56PChome 24h購物60.0% cheaper in JapanNT$34 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Nostalgic Cotton Candyわた菓子;JAN 4550584355226;日本規格 1個;台灣規格 1個¥130MUJI Japan official online storeNT$27NT$59MUJI 台灣官方網路商店54.3% cheaper in JapanNT$32 ·checked 2026-09-12
Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei Japanese-Style Fried Tofu…どん兵衛 きつねうどん;description URL 截斷,規格未載¥224Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$47NT$75momo自營38.0% cheaper in JapanNT$29 ·checked 2026-09-12
DAISO Tohato 4-Pack Caramel Corn Crisps 40g東ハト キャラメルコーン4連 40g;JAN4901940114368¥108DAISONT$22NT$49Yahoo購物中心54.2% cheaper in JapanNT$27 ·checked 2026-09-19
Glico PRETZ Biscuit SticksSeries; flavor and count not specified¥168Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$35NT$59momo自營40.9% cheaper in JapanNT$24 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Plum Kombu梅こんぶ;JAN 4548076019251;日本規格 7g;台灣規格 7g¥130MUJI Japan official online storeNT$27NT$49MUJI 台灣官方網路商店44.9% cheaper in JapanNT$22 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI PET Bottle Jasmine Tea 500mLMade with silver-tip tea leaves, jasmine tea; product no. 84472336; 500mL¥90MUJINT$19NT$39MUJI 台灣官方網路商店52.1% cheaper in JapanNT$20 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI Throat Lozenges, Yuzu & Kumquatのど飴 柚子&金柑;JAN 4550182145724;日本規格 38g;台灣規格 38g¥150MUJI Japan official online storeNT$31NT$49MUJI 台灣官方網路商店36.5% cheaper in JapanNT$18 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI 1/3 Daily Vegetables Tomato Soup長期保存 1/3日分の野菜を使った トマトスープ;JAN 4550583413750;日本規格 長期保存 1/3日分の野菜を使った トマトスープ 200g(1人前) 商品番号 83413750;台灣規格 200g(1人份)¥350MUJI Japan official online storeNT$73NT$89MUJI 台灣官方網路商店18.4% cheaper in JapanNT$16 ·checked 2026-09-12
MUJI PET Bottle Decaf Black Soybean Tea 500mLノンカフェイン 黒豆茶;商品番号84472381;500mL¥120MUJINT$25NT$39MUJI 台灣官方網路商店36.1% cheaper in JapanNT$14 ·checked 2026-09-12

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.

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Top 10 savings in Japan

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

  1. Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Edition: Japan ¥9,020 ≈ NT$1,873; Taiwan NT$2,880; save NT$1,007 (35.0%, 65.0% of the Taiwan price).
  2. AND THE FRIET Mini Fry-Shaped Cookies, 5-Pack, In…: Japan ¥1,600 ≈ NT$332; Taiwan NT$759; save NT$427 (56.2%, 43.8% of the Taiwan price).
  3. Kayanoya Assorted Dashi Stock Packets: Japan ¥2,268 ≈ NT$471; Taiwan NT$759; save NT$288 (38.0%, 62.0% of the Taiwan price).
  4. Calbee Hokkaido Potato Farm Three Brothers Fries …: Japan ¥1,386 ≈ NT$288; Taiwan NT$349; save NT$61 (17.6%, 82.4% of the Taiwan price).
  5. MUJI Exotic Curry Instant Pouch, Creamy Chicken F…: Japan ¥390 ≈ NT$81; Taiwan NT$130; save NT$49 (37.7%, 62.3% of the Taiwan price).
  6. DAISO Calbee [Limited-Time Offer] Shrimp Chips 4-…: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$65; save NT$43 (65.5%, 34.5% of the Taiwan price).
  7. DAISO Tohato Thick-Cut Net Potato Chips 4-Pack, S…: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$56; save NT$34 (60.0%, 40.0% of the Taiwan price).
  8. MUJI Nostalgic Cotton Candy: Japan ¥130 ≈ NT$27; Taiwan NT$59; save NT$32 (54.3%, 45.7% of the Taiwan price).
  9. Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei Japanese-Style Fried T…: Japan ¥224 ≈ NT$47; Taiwan NT$75; save NT$29 (38.0%, 62.0% of the Taiwan price).
  10. DAISO Tohato 4-Pack Caramel Corn Crisps 40g: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$49; save NT$27 (54.2%, 45.8% 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. DAISO Calbee [Limited-Time Offer] Shrimp Chips 4-…: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$65; save NT$43 (65.5%, 34.5% of the Taiwan price).
  2. DAISO Tohato Thick-Cut Net Potato Chips 4-Pack, S…: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$56; save NT$34 (60.0%, 40.0% of the Taiwan price).
  3. AND THE FRIET Mini Fry-Shaped Cookies, 5-Pack, In…: Japan ¥1,600 ≈ NT$332; Taiwan NT$759; save NT$427 (56.2%, 43.8% of the Taiwan price).
  4. MUJI Nostalgic Cotton Candy: Japan ¥130 ≈ NT$27; Taiwan NT$59; save NT$32 (54.3%, 45.7% of the Taiwan price).
  5. DAISO Tohato 4-Pack Caramel Corn Crisps 40g: Japan ¥108 ≈ NT$22; Taiwan NT$49; save NT$27 (54.2%, 45.8% of the Taiwan price).
  6. MUJI PET Bottle Jasmine Tea 500mL: Japan ¥90 ≈ NT$19; Taiwan NT$39; save NT$20 (52.1%, 47.9% of the Taiwan price).
  7. MUJI Plum Kombu: Japan ¥130 ≈ NT$27; Taiwan NT$49; save NT$22 (44.9%, 55.1% of the Taiwan price).
  8. Glico PRETZ Biscuit Sticks (Vegetable Salad / Tom…: Japan ¥168 ≈ NT$35; Taiwan NT$59; save NT$24 (40.9%, 59.1% of the Taiwan price).
  9. Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei Japanese-Style Fried T…: Japan ¥224 ≈ NT$47; Taiwan NT$75; save NT$29 (38.0%, 62.0% of the Taiwan price).
  10. Kayanoya Assorted Dashi Stock Packets: Japan ¥2,268 ≈ NT$471; Taiwan NT$759; save NT$288 (38.0%, 62.0% of the Taiwan price).
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How were these 16 products compared?

Japan list prices come from Don Quijote Cross-Border Store, DAISO, AND THE FRIET official online shop, MUJI, and others; Taiwan list prices come from momo first-party retail, PChome 24h Shopping, momo shopping site (third-party seller, Japan direct shipping), MUJI Taiwan official online store, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.

9 Japan list prices and 10 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.

07

FAQ

Is Snacks and food cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan?
16 of 16 verified matches cost less in Japan (100%), while 0 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 39.4%.
Which Snacks and food product saves the most?
Honbo Shuzo Tsunuki 2026 Limited Edition has the largest observed cash gap: NT$1,007. 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.

08 · 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 16 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.
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