🇬🇧 British brands owned by Japanese companies 🇯🇵
26 brands that originated in the United Kingdom are owned today by 15 companies headquartered in Japan, led by Wacoal, Sega Sammy and Asahi Group.
Wacoal (5)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravissimo | Underwear & intimates | — | — |
| Elomi | Underwear & intimates | — | — |
| Fantasie | Underwear & intimates | — | — |
| Freya | Underwear & intimates | — | — |
| Goddess | Underwear & intimates | — | — |
Sega Sammy (5)
Asahi Group (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's London Pride | Ale | 2019 | — |
| Meantime | Ale | 2016 | Oct 2016 |
Kao (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Frieda | Shampoo & conditioner | 2002 | — |
| Molton Brown | Bar soap & body wash | 2005 | — |
Suntory (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucozade | Sports & hydration drinks | 2013 | Dec 2013 |
| Ribena | Juice & juice drinks | 2013 | Dec 2013 |
TOHO (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anime Limited | Film studios | 2025 | — |
Mizuho (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho International | Investment banks | — | — |
Sanrio (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Men and Little Miss | Entertainment franchises | 2011 | — |
MS&AD (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Amlin | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Nomura (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura International | Investment banks | — | — |
Japan Tobacco (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Spirit | Nicotine pouches | — | — |
Olympus (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odin Medical | Medical devices | — | — |
Calbee (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook | Salty snacks | 2018 | — |
SMFG (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMBC Bank International | Retail & commercial banks | — | — |
Tokio Marine (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokio Marine Kiln | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |