Electricity

Electricity

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from most of the other regions in the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets are [TYPE A]. The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in eastern Japan and 60 Hertz in western Japan.

Voltage

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is lower than most of the other regions in the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets are [TYPE A]. The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in eastern Japan and 60 Hertz in western Japan. Electrical appliances that are dual-voltage hair dryers or travel irons and shavers should work wherever in Japan. However, in other cases, a step-down transformer may be required to convert the voltage.

Plugs

Plugs for electrical appliances vary by country and region. Plug used in Japan is [Type A], which has two vertical pins side by side. If the plug of electric appliance is not [Type A], please utilize conversion adapters.

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