Which Japanese hair dryers work in the US?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 hair dryers sold in Japan. In the US (120V, 60Hz, Type A/B outlets): 10 work as is, 12 need an accessory.
Voltage 120V · Frequency 60Hz · Outlets Type A/B — US outlets accept Japanese Type A plugs.
Works as is (10)
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 ≈ US$201 |
| Panasonic EH-NA9F | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,837 ≈ US$139 |
| YA-MAN YJHC2 | 100–240V · A | JP¥24,700 ≈ US$158 |
| Koizumi KDD-0030 | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,703 ≈ US$36 |
| Maxell MXDR-800A | 100–240V · A | JP¥15,792 ≈ US$101 |
| TESCOM TD860A | 100–240V · A | JP¥18,471 ≈ US$118 |
| KINUJO HW001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,480 ≈ US$150 |
| Sharp IB-P80M | 100–240V · A | JP¥25,720 ≈ US$164 |
| Dyson HD19 | 100–240V · A | JP¥35,980 ≈ US$229 |
| ReFa BEAUTECH DRYER SE W | 100–240V · A | JP¥36,300 ≈ US$231 |
Needs an accessory (12)
Reasons:
- Most Japanese 100V appliances work in 110–120V regions, but heating appliances may run hot; a step-down transformer is recommended (12)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| TESCOM TD570A | 100V · A | JP¥5,671 ≈ US$36 |
| Panasonic EH-NC50 | 100V · A | JP¥49,466 ≈ US$315 |
| Panasonic EH-NA2K | 100V · A | JP¥16,136 ≈ US$103 |
| Panasonic EH-NA0K | 100V · A | JP¥30,051 ≈ US$192 |
| ReFa RE-BX | 100V · A | JP¥31,399 ≈ US$200 |
| KINUJO KH30 | 100V · A | JP¥24,350 ≈ US$155 |
| Dyson HD08 | 100V · A | JP¥24,207 ≈ US$154 |
| Dyson HD16 | 100V · A | JP¥29,800 ≈ US$190 |
| Sharp IB-WX902 | 100V · A | JP¥25,076 ≈ US$160 |
| ReFa RE-BC | 100V · A | JP¥31,322 ≈ US$200 |
| Panasonic EH-NE7N | 100V · A | JP¥6,630 ≈ US$42 |
| SALONIA SAL23209 | 100V · A | JP¥8,933 ≈ US$57 |
Will not work (0)
None.
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 0/22
- Canada 10/22
- France 0/22
- Germany 0/22
- Hong Kong 0/22
- India 0/22
- Indonesia 0/22
- Italy 0/22
- Macao 0/22
- Mainland China 9/22
- Malaysia 0/22
- New Zealand 0/22
- Philippines 9/22
- Singapore 0/22
- South Korea 0/22
- Spain 0/22
- Taiwan 10/22
- Thailand 9/22
- United Kingdom 0/22
- Vietnam 9/22
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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