Japan

Are you planning to visit Japan? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Japan.

The following information is for travelers living in the United Kingdom. I live in another country.

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You need a power plug adapter in Japan, when living in the United Kingdom.
You also need a voltage converter.
Be extra careful with certain appliances because of the difference in frequency.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

Electricity in Japan

In Japan the power plug sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 100 V and the frequency is 50 / 60 Hz.

Power plug adapter needed in Japan?

In Japan the power plug sockets are of type A and B. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United Kingdom you need a power plug adapter for sockets type A and B.

Your appliances with plug G don't fit socket A or B.

Power plug sockets type A are used in Japan — Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs

Power plug sockets type B are used in Japan — Type B: This socket also works with plug A

Buy a power plug (travel) adapter

We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters.

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You can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world.

Spread of Power Plugs and Sockets around the world

Voltage converter needed in Japan?

In Japan the standard voltage is 100 V and the frequency is 50 / 60 Hz.

The voltage in Japan (100 V) is less than in the United Kingdom (230 V). You need a voltage converter.

Some say you can carefully try to use your appliances in Japan without a converter. Most likely they won't be damaged, but may not function optimally. If you don't want to take any chances, use a voltage converter in Japan. You can find voltage converters at Amazon.

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Also the frequency in Japan (50 / 60 Hz) differs from the frequency in the United Kingdom (50 Hz). You should use a voltage converter which also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find. If your converter can't change the frequency, be warned! Be especially careful with moving, rotating and time related appliances like clocks, shavers and electric fan heaters.

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.

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