Some reviewers said their pencil was made in China, are the ones being sold now made in Japan?
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.
88289
I'm sure mine was made in Japan, do not know if they are made elsewhere now. Very well built.
259899
I just looked at the label on the bottom of the appliance. It says, "Jojirushi Corp. Made in China." I've been using it several times a week for several years and it still works great so I would still recommend it.
1317751
On the back of the charger it says made in China; the package of batteries says made in Japan.
539819
Mine is made in China. But don't worry they're made with Japan's strict quality standards.
841570
The mug itself does not say where it was made, but I believe the box it came in was marked "Made in Japan".
2072284
Yes they are made in Japan at least my pair is. It is printed on the underside in the camo by the hinge
290119
Yes, it is made in Japan. I bought two in 1993 and when they I need to replace them 15 years later, I couldn't find them. I'm prepared this time, I have 3!
136048
Mine was built in Japan. I have more confidence in Japanese products than Chinese products.
1615834
The Alvin website lists the country of origin as Japan. I haven't found any markings on the pencil or plastic sleeve it was shipped in to indicate a country of origin.
1786990
Mine is made in Japan. Works well as it's supposed to. I would buy it again.
1144056
This one is made in Japan. I read in forums that there were (possible) knock-offs at a cheaper price made in China so I went with the reputable dealer to make sure I got the right station. Still love it, doing some delicate soldering that would have been impossible with my previous station.
1049756
I've had mine for a while but I'm pretty sure it's made in China. I'll take a look later and change my answer if I'm wrong.
1317750
The batteries say "made in Japan" but the charger says "made in China" though the built quality of both is of very high quality.
1330651
Mine says "Made in Japan." Wonderful tool! Takes the place of a toolshed's population of this and that. Wouldn't be without mine!
1574400
I received mine today (March 2, 2015) and it is made in Thailand. I was hoping they were still made in Japan.
1898209
The one I got was made in China. I was expecting that it was made in Japan, the same as what we had before.