🇺🇸 American brands owned by Japanese companies 🇯🇵
21 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 14 companies headquartered in Japan, led by Sony, Shiseido and Suntory.
Sony (6)
Shiseido (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drunk Elephant | Facial skin care | 2019 | — |
| NARS | Makeup | 2000 | — |
Suntory (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beam | Whisky & bourbon | 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| Maker's Mark | Whisky & bourbon | 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Seven & i (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | General merchandise own brands | — | — |
Kirin (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Roses | Whisky & bourbon | 2002 | — |
Calbee (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Snaps | Salty snacks | — | — |
Kao (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jergens | Body care & lotions | 1988 | — |
Pigeon (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansinoh | Baby feeding & nursing | 2004 | — |
Morinaga (1)
Otsuka (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Made | Vitamins & supplements | — | — |
KOSÉ (1)
Glico (1)
Fast Retailing (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Casual & denim | 2009 | — |