Has anyone bought this recently? Is this one still made in Japan?
1450328
no problem, I just wanted to add that we are on our second one, the first one lasted over 15 years, and it was always on! Happy New Year!
1450329
I bought one less than a year ago, and mine was made in Japan, it probably still is. It is wonderful, I wouldn't be without one.
1025452
Just checked with my husband, and this specific model is manufactured in Japan.
162375
I have a black one, bought in August 2009. on the bottom it says "Japan" ---look on the bottom, very fine print.
646069
These are now made in China but if you get lucky some older stock are still made in Japan. There are several reviews about the difference and it's about half and half about the picture quality of the Chinese made model. Who knows you might get lucky. Cheers.
1767863
I am sorry. Any indication that it was made elsewhere is long gone. It could be both. There might be an initial product from china then is refin ed here. Calling the company may be your best bet.
90279
It is made in Japan. There is a video on youtube about how they do it. I love mine!
1579264
I believe it is made in Japan. I wouldn't let this scare you. It's a well made, strong device that is very sharp. You won't dull this anytime soon.
1730164
Mine was made in Japan. I would have to venture to say that the Japanese version would be somewhat better because of their reputation. In any event I am well satisfied with mine.
1198079
I bought mine in Japan and 20 years later, it still works perfectly. I bought my daughter the one on Amazon and it is the EXACT same thing.... Quality reigns.... I checked the side label... it's made in Japan :)
1969760
It's made by Bandai, a Japanese company, in China. So on the toy, it'll say "Made in China" but it's a Japanese toy. It's confusing but if you're worried that it might be a bootleg; usually bootleggers won't say that it's a Bandai product. That's my two cents, good luck.
2068065
Yes it is. I'd advise you buy from the U.K or U.S if you want to enjoy durability and quality. It's not like the Japan versions aren't good...they are, but they just aren't at their best yet.
1301338
Suppose to be Made in Japan, but you will receive Made in China one if you buy it from Amazon. Poor quality knock offs, don't buy it here.
551050
As far as I know you can't buy a new Japanese version anywhere online. Find one used on Craigslist and have it rebuilt, if it even needs it. My Japanese version is almost 10 years old, heavily used daily and besides a couple minor/cheap repairs runs like new. Don't buy the Chinese version, u will be disappointed
540320
Hi, The package stated that it is crafted in Japan. Hope I helped answering the question you had.
57622
I just picked up one of these from Staples after flipping through the 20 or so they had on the shelf looking for one made in Japan but every single one of them said "made in China" on the back. For $1.99 w/coupon, I'm not going to be picky but it's a shame even the Japanese companies are moving production to China. The same thing also happened to the Pentel Energize mech. pencil: the old ones were made in Japan but all the new ones are made in China.
1455654
Yes, it's been a while since I purchased mine but I remember it had the sticker on it. The fact that its made in Japan is great. Love mine!
676092
My order seems to have been shipped from Japan at least. The packaging had what I take to be Japanese lettering which I am unable to read. I am assuming the product was made in Japan.