Casio G-SHOCK GA-2100-1A1 (all black)
Japan price in dollars vs US price, past year
List price changes
No list price changes recorded.
Sources
- Japan price
- ¥17,600 · au PAY マーケット（メーカー希望小売価格） (checked 2026-11-14)
- US price
- $110 · Watches of Switzerland (checked 2026-11-14)
Notes
Japan model GA-2100-1A1JF at Casio's suggested retail price; Casio Japan lists the GA-2100-1A at the same ¥17,600. At recent exchange rates the gap is small, so the tax refund decides it.
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 Casio G-SHOCK GA-2100-1A1 (all black) cheaper in Japan than in the US?
About the same. On Nov 13, 2026 it costs ¥17,600 in Japan, about $110 at ¥159.97 to the dollar, against a US list price of $110.
How much is it with Japan's tax refund for visitors?
About $100 once the 10% consumption tax is refunded: 9% less than the US list price. Since November 1, 2026, visitors pay the full price in the store and get the tax back after customs checks the goods on departure.
At what exchange rate would the prices be the same?
At about ¥160 to the dollar. The rate is ¥159.97 today, so the yen would have to weaken by about ¥0 before Japan becomes cheaper.