{"id":928,"date":"2025-02-27T20:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/?page_id=928"},"modified":"2025-03-20T19:26:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T19:26:26","slug":"electrical","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/electrical\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cf247fd stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"cf247fd\"><style>.stk-cf247fd .stk--block-align-cf247fd{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-cf247fd {background-color:var(u002du002dtheme-palette-color-4, #000000) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapaneseGrid.jpg) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;background-position:bottom center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The voltage in Japan is <strong>100 Volt<\/strong>, which is different from North America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets resemble North American ones. Japanese power outlets come in two varieties \u2013 type A and B. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>In the United States, power outlets are type B (see image). If you\u2019re coming from the US, you will be able to fit your plugs anywhere there is a type B outlet as it is the same size and shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-B-1024x684-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" style=\"width:240px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-B-1024x684-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-B-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-B-1024x684-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>In Japan, you will also find type A power sockets (see image). These have space for just two prongs and therefore you will not be able to insert your three-pronged plug into it. In these cases, you will need an adapter \u2013 a 3-2 prong adapter to be more precise. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-A-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" style=\"width:240px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-A-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-A-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Japan-outlet-type-A-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also matters of electrical voltage and frequency to consider. The standard voltage in Japan is 100V at 50\/60 Hz (depending on location), while that in the United States is 120V at 60 Hz. These differences can sometimes cause damage to the device or result in a lower functioning performance. For this reason, purchasing a voltage &amp; frequency converter would prevent issues. Considering you will likely need 3-2 prong adapter when using type B sockets, consider purchasing one travel adapter that does it all. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CG9192B4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&#8217;s one that is recommended<\/a>. Remember, too, that these kinds of adapters provide a good number of USB outlets, too. Most of us have lots of devices that need recharging by this means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hairdryers, curling irons, straightening irons, and other heated devices tend to overheat or not work properly unless used in conjunction with a voltage adapter in the electrical outlets in Japan. Voltage adapters are typically big, heavy, and not very convenient. It\u2019s worth noting that many hotels offer special equipment such as blow-dryers to their guests. Also, rather than bring your own blow-dryer\/curling iron\/straightening iron, consider buying one in Japan just for your use while there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1cb73b0\" data-block-id=\"1cb73b0\"><style>.stk-1cb73b0 .stk--block-align-1cb73b0{align-items:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1cb73b0 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1cb73b0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fd06bae\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fd06bae\"><style>.stk-fd06bae-inner-blocks{justify-content:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fd06bae-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fd06bae-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Here are some examples of Japanese plugs and sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Japanese2PinPlug.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Japanese2PinPlug.webp 494w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Japanese2PinPlug-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Japanese2PinPlug-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> A Japanese 2-Pin Plug<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c492291\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c492291\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c492291-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c492291-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapaneseGroundedPlugs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapaneseGroundedPlugs.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapaneseGroundedPlugs-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japanese Grounded Plugs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapanesePlugOutlet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapanesePlugOutlet.jpg 832w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapanesePlugOutlet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/JapanesePlugOutlet-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Typical Japanese Electrical Outlet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3310603\" data-block-id=\"3310603\"><style>.stk-3310603 {height:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3310603 {height:90px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical How can I plug in? 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