Which Hondas are built in Japan?
A handful of Honda models are built in Japan, most notably the kei-car line and a few domestically targeted sports/urban offerings. In short, Japan serves as the home for several compact and niche vehicles, while many of Honda’s best-sellers are assembled outside the country.
To understand which models are manufactured in Japan, it helps to look at Honda’s current domestic lineup and how it fits within the company’s global production strategy. Production choices can change with model cycles, demand, and capacity, so the list below reflects the commonly produced-for-Japan models in recent years.
Hondas built in Japan
The following models are commonly manufactured in Japan for the domestic market, reflecting Honda's focus on kei cars and select niche offerings.
- N-Box
- N-WGN
- N-One
- N-Van
- S660
These models illustrate Honda’s emphasis on compact, efficient vehicles and a small roadster in its Japanese lineup.
Global production footprint (context)
Beyond Japan, Honda maintains a broad manufacturing network across North America, Europe, and Asia. Many of Honda’s widely sold models—especially midsize sedans and crossovers—are produced in plants outside Japan to serve regional markets, including locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Thailand, and India. Model-by-model production can shift over time due to market needs, capacity, and supply-chain considerations.
In Japan, Honda continues to adapt its lineup to domestic demand while supporting regional exports where appropriate. The company is also advancing electrification and new production capabilities to support a cleaner propulsion future both at home and abroad.
Summary
In Japan, Honda’s domestically produced lineup centers on the kei-car family (N-Box, N-WGN, N-One, N-Van) and the S660 roadster. By contrast, a substantial portion of Honda’s global models are assembled outside Japan to meet regional demand. Honda’s production strategy blends domestic specialization with a broad overseas footprint to serve customers worldwide.
