Which Japanese hair irons work in the US?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 hair irons sold in Japan. In the US (120V, 60Hz, Type A/B outlets): 17 work as is, 4 need an accessory, 1 still pending.
Voltage 120V · Frequency 60Hz · Outlets Type A/B — US outlets accept Japanese Type A plugs.
Works as is (17)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic EH-HS0J | 100–240V · A | JP¥13,499 ≈ US$86 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| ReFa RE-BL | TBD | JP¥12,980 ≈ US$83 | USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter |
| ReFa RE-AT | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,000 ≈ US$147 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| Panasonic EH-HS9J | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,508 ≈ US$73 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| ReFa RE-BM | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,580 ≈ US$138 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| KINUJO DS200 | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,490 ≈ US$73 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| SALONIA SAL24112 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,420 ≈ US$28 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| Koizumi KHS-8660 | TBD | JP¥4,533 ≈ US$29 | USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter |
| Panasonic EH-HS21 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,740 ≈ US$30 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| SALONIA KSAL26131 | TBD | JP¥4,930 ≈ US$31 | USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter |
| Panasonic EH-HV2B | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,063 ≈ US$32 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| SALONIA KSAL25129 | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,800 ≈ US$56 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| KINUJO KM001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,270 ≈ US$59 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| TESCOM NIS500B | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,519 ≈ US$61 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| Holistic Cures HCC-G38DG | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,297 ≈ US$72 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| KINUJO KC32N | 100–240V · A | JP¥16,950 ≈ US$108 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
| KINUJO 2W02 | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,980 ≈ US$140 | The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly |
Needs an accessory (4)
Reasons:
- Most Japanese 100V appliances work in 110–120V regions, but heating appliances may run hot; a step-down transformer is recommended (4)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| KINUJO LM225 | 100V · A | JP¥16,186 ≈ US$103 |
| CREATE ION SR-32 | 100V · A | JP¥4,914 ≈ US$31 |
| Panasonic EH-HN50 | 100V · A | JP¥25,740 ≈ US$164 |
| KINUJO KP001 | 100V · A | JP¥17,480 ≈ US$111 |
Will not work (0)
None.
Pending (1)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson HS07 | TBD | JP¥18,080 ≈ US$115 | — |
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 irons
- Australia 3/22
- Canada 17/22
- France 3/22
- Germany 3/22
- Hong Kong 3/22
- India 3/22
- Indonesia 3/22
- Italy 3/22
- Macao 3/22
- Mainland China 17/22
- Malaysia 3/22
- New Zealand 3/22
- Philippines 17/22
- Singapore 3/22
- South Korea 3/22
- Spain 3/22
- Taiwan 17/22
- Thailand 17/22
- United Kingdom 3/22
- Vietnam 17/22
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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