Plugs and electricity in Japan
Japan runs at 100 V, 50 / 60 Hz, with Type A, B sockets.
Data status: two general references agree.
What you need, coming from…
Two devices that behave oppositely. A charger takes any supply, so only the plug shape matters. A hair dryer is built for one voltage, and the wrong one destroys it.
| Coming from | Phone or laptop charger | Hair dryer |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Nothing needed | Runs weak |
| United Kingdom | Adapter | Runs weak |
| Germany | Adapter | Runs weak |
| France | Adapter | Runs weak |
| Canada | Nothing needed | Runs weak |
| Australia | Adapter | Runs weak |
| China | Nothing needed | Runs weak |
| India | Adapter | Runs weak |
| Brazil | Adapter | Runs weak |
Packing something else? Check your exact device →