Country of origin
Japanese brands
OriginViz lists 8 brands that began in Japan, across 5 categories. All of them are still owned from Japan. Companies based in Japan also own 3 brands that began elsewhere.
Games & Toys
Automotive
Electronics
Fashion
Beauty
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All brands from Japan
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| LexusLuxury cars · Automotive | Japan | Toyota Motor Corporation | 1989 |
| NintendoVideo games and consoles · Games & Toys | Japan | Nintendo | 1889 |
| PlayStationGame consoles · Games & Toys | Japan | Sony Group | 1994 |
| ShiseidoCosmetics and skincare · Beauty | Japan | Shiseido | 1872 |
| Sonic the HedgehogVideo game franchise · Games & Toys | Japan | Sega Sammy Holdings | 1991 |
| SonyElectronics and entertainment · Electronics | Japan | Sony Group | 1946 |
| ToyotaCars · Automotive | Japan | Toyota Motor Corporation | 1937 |
| UniqloCasual wear retailer · Fashion | Japan | Fast Retailing | 1984 |
Brands from elsewhere owned by Japanese companies
The other direction: brands that began outside Japan and are owned from Japan today.
| Brand | Origin | Owner today | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-ElevenConvenience stores · Retail & Restaurants |  United States | Seven & i HoldingsForeign-owned | 1927 |
| Angry BirdsMobile game franchise · Games & Toys |  Finland | Sega Sammy HoldingsForeign-owned | 2009 |
| FirestoneTyres · Automotive | United States | BridgestoneForeign-owned | 1900 |