Which Japanese hair dryers work in Mainland China?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 25 hair dryers sold in Japan. In Mainland China (220V, 50Hz, Type A/I outlets): 9 work as is, 1 need an accessory, 15 will not work.
Voltage 220V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type A/I — Standard two-slot outlets accept Japanese Type A flat-pin plugs directly; three-slot outlets are Type I. Type SE (European round-pin) plugs, common on overseas models, need a plug adapter.
Works as is (9)
The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| ReFa RE-AX | 100–240V · A | JP¥31,499 ≈ CN¥1,340 |
| YA-MAN YJHC2 | 100–240V · A | JP¥24,700 ≈ CN¥1,051 |
| Koizumi KDD-0030 | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,703 ≈ CN¥243 |
| Maxell MXDR-800A | 100–240V · A | JP¥15,792 ≈ CN¥672 |
| TESCOM TD860A | 100–240V · A | JP¥18,471 ≈ CN¥786 |
| KINUJO HW001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,480 ≈ CN¥999 |
| Sharp IB-P80M | 100–240V · A | JP¥25,720 ≈ CN¥1,094 |
| Dyson HD19 | 100–240V · A | JP¥35,980 ≈ CN¥1,531 |
| ReFa BEAUTECH DRYER SE W | 100–240V · A | JP¥36,300 ≈ CN¥1,544 |
Needs an accessory (1)
Reasons:
- You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it (1)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic EH-NA9F | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,837 ≈ CN¥929 | You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it |
Will not work (15)
Reasons:
- Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (15)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| TESCOM TD570A | 100V · A | JP¥5,671 ≈ CN¥241 |
| Panasonic EH-NC50 | 100V · A | JP¥49,466 ≈ CN¥2,104 |
| Panasonic EH-NA2K | 100V · A | JP¥16,136 ≈ CN¥686 |
| Panasonic EH-NA0K | 100V · A | JP¥30,051 ≈ CN¥1,278 |
| Panasonic EH-NE8N | 100V · A | JP¥14,881 ≈ CN¥633 |
| ReFa RE-BX | 100V · A | JP¥31,399 ≈ CN¥1,336 |
| KINUJO KH30 | 100V · A | JP¥24,350 ≈ CN¥1,036 |
| Dyson HD08 | 100V · A | JP¥24,207 ≈ CN¥1,030 |
| Dyson HD16 | 100V · A | JP¥29,800 ≈ CN¥1,268 |
| Sharp IB-WX902 | 100V · A | JP¥25,076 ≈ CN¥1,067 |
| ReFa RE-BC | 100V · A | JP¥31,322 ≈ CN¥1,332 |
| Panasonic EH-NA9M | 100V · A | JP¥22,589 ≈ CN¥961 |
| Panasonic EH-NE7N | 100V · A | JP¥6,630 ≈ CN¥282 |
| SALONIA SAL23209 | 100V · A | JP¥8,933 ≈ CN¥380 |
| Panasonic EH-NE5N | 100V · A | JP¥4,230 ≈ CN¥180 |
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for hair dryers
- Australia 0/25
- Canada 10/25
- France 0/25
- Germany 0/25
- Hong Kong 0/25
- India 0/25
- Indonesia 0/25
- Italy 0/25
- Macao 0/25
- Malaysia 0/25
- New Zealand 0/25
- Philippines 9/25
- Singapore 0/25
- South Korea 0/25
- Spain 0/25
- Taiwan 10/25
- Thailand 9/25
- United Kingdom 0/25
- United States 10/25
- Vietnam 9/25
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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