Can I take a laptop into Japan?
I will be flying from Australia to Tokyo in a few weeks time and was wondering whether I am allowed to take my laptop there?
Best Answer
If your laptop is for personal or work use then, yes, you can bring it to Japan.
If you plan on selling the laptop, that would be a separate question.
Please note that you will likely need a plug adapter (not the same as a voltage converter) to charge your laptop in Japan. Japan delivers 100V electricity with a non-grounded U.S. style plug. More information here.
Your laptop's AC adapter will probably accept 100V electricity but you should read the label to confirm.
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Do I have to declare my laptop at the airport?
The short answer is, no. Customs and Border Protection do not need a warrant or probable cause to search your phone or laptop. Since 2013, the Department of Homeland Security has claimed legal authority to search your electronic devices without a warrant or probable cause at the U.S. border or international airports.What is the voltage used in Japan?
The Kansai Electric Power Company supplies electricity at 100V/60Hz. Although 200V has been implemented for some appliances, basically the voltage in Japan is 100V. Appliances brought from overseas might not be used at the voltage in Japan. Note that the plug sockets for 100V and 200V are different in shapes.Why You'll HATE living in JAPAN
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