We compared the regular prices on BAPE’s own online shops in Japan, the US, the UK and Europe in October 2026: 553 items sold in both Japan and the US, matched by BAPE’s style number (like 1M80-192-001). Every one was at least 15% cheaper in Japan for US shoppers, after sales tax at home and Japan’s tax refund. The typical (median) saving was 49%. For UK shoppers (166 items in both) it was 35%.
BAPE’s US prices follow the yen price closely, so the gap is about the same on almost every item: its US$129 College tee is ¥12,100 in Japan, about US$71 after the refund.
How much you save, by country
Typical saving for shoppers who live in:
| Shopping in | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 49% | 35% |
| France (Paris) | 29% | 16% |
| UK | 18% | – |
Regular prices from BAPE’s online shops in October 2026 (its European shop stands for Paris), converted at the European Central Bank’s rates of 16 October 2026. US and Canadian prices include the average sales tax (7.53% and 12.3%), as the app does.
Two examples
The ABC Camo Shark hoodie jacket (1M30-140-014) was ¥47,300 in Japan and US$525 in the US, about US$565 with sales tax. After the tax refund, the Japanese one worked out at about US$279: 51% less. A UK shopper pays £379 at home and about £209 in Japan (45% less).
The BAPE STA #1 trainers (1L30-191-303) were ¥31,900 in Japan and US$329 in the US: 47% less for a US shopper, 49% for a UK shopper (£279 at home).
Most BAPE stores are in Japan. Outside it, BAPE has its own stores in the US, the UK, France, South Korea and Canada.
Tax-free shopping in Japan from 1 November 2026
- Japanese prices include 10% consumption tax. Visitors can get it back.
- The minimum is ¥5,000 before tax (about ¥5,500 on the tag) in one shop, on one day.
- From 1 November 2026 you pay the tax in the shop and get it back afterwards. Before you check any bags, go to a tax-free kiosk or the customs counter in departures with your passport and the goods.
- The shop refunds you once customs confirms: by card, bank transfer, app or cash, depending on the shop.
- Leave Japan within 90 days of buying.
In a shop right now? Scan the tag and see its price in 11 countries, in your own currency, with the tax refund taken off. Not there yet? Plan your trip: save what you want and see what the whole list saves you before you fly.
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