Can i use 120v in japan

If it the device intend to use is absolutely irreplaceable, like a personalised medical equipment, do consider the use of converters. Depending on whether you are expecting an overvoltage or undervoltage, you will need to step-down or step-up the voltage respectively.

When choosing a converter, ensure that it can supply at least 1. Interestingly, in Japan, utility frequencies or cycles are split between 50 Hz and 60 Hz. For most devices, the difference in frequency does not really affect functionality. Devices that are affected are mainly those that have motors or in-built clocks e. The former will see motors spinning at different rates, while the latter will lead to inaccuracies in internal clocks that are pegged to rate of electric current.

They are also known as the Type A and Type B systems respectively see image below. Would she need a transformer if it is made for V to use in Japan and if so, what type? Would it be simpler to buy from a store in Japan on-line and if so, does anyone know of a site based in Japan with English that sells appliances and electronics?

Thank you for any suggestions you post in response. Re: Type of plug and transformer? In that case you don't have to worry about plugs, voltage, etc and she skips paying duty on them when she receives them.

I also bought a takoyaki grill.. I don't want it to burn up my appartment when i use it back home or break. Many Thanks, Ali by Ali rate this post as useful. Deep Freezers? Is this safe to use back in the States?? Does anyone have any experience with this? Home Back. Question Forum. If you use with the higher than the rated voltage, you can not claim the product's liability for whatever happens.

I came back from Japan about 8 months ago. Thank you. Can you use Japanse appliances in the US? I'd love to get a kotatsu and get it shipped home to Ireland - but can I get a kotatsu heater for it that works at volts with no transformer? I've been using my rice cooker regularly for 4 years.

I just brought a small takoyaki grill home from Japan and am wondering about using it in the US. I bought a takoyaki cooking machine grill from japan and I used here in us every now and then I will be going to Japan for vacation and want to bring my laptop with me.

Input: Vac. I have a daughter in Japan and would like to help her out,if possible, especially with kitchen necessities. If you plan on buy the appliances new and sending it over to Japan, you better make a money transfer to her so that she can buy them herself in Japan.

Thank you, Kappa, for your suggestion. Same question as above really Many Thanks, Ali. Voltage in Japan is Volt Appliances brought from Europe, Australia and other Asian countries where voltage is to V are not able to use. View World Voltage. Transformer up to W. Transformer Some items can be used with step-up transformer from V to V. Japanese electrical plug have two pins similar to the US, but usually does not have electrode. One of the US plug pins is large and the others are small, and Japanese two pins are the same size as smaller US plug pins.

However, many of the Japanese homes have wall outlet that the US plugs can fit.