Nothing in this set is made in Japan. The belt is made in Thailand, the tensioner is made in Canada and the pulleys are made in China! Called the Subaru dealer and was told the factory parts are about $500. American Gates belts were as good or better than Japanese factory belts, and they used KOYO (Japan) pulleys, which were the same as Subaru. The cost of the kit is good but unfortunate that they are no longer made in the US and Japan.