Electric Adapter for Japan
I live in Germany and I already have a universal travel adapter as shown in the screenshot below.
Since the voltage level in Germany is 230V and in Japan it's 110V, do I need any other special arrangement. Is it safe to charge mobile, iPad at nearly half the voltage levels?
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What plug adapter do I need for Japan?
For Japan there are two associated plug types, A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz.Can I use my charger in Japan?
If you would like to use your appliance from overseas in Japan, you can use a converter to change its voltage, or use an adapter to make it fit into the Japanese socket. If your appliance states it needs 120-160V (or anything other than 100V) to work, you will need a converter to use it in Japan.Are US and Japan plugs the same?
Voltage and PlugsStandard outlets in Japan operate on 100 volts of electricity. This is different from the United States, which uses 110 volts. Japanese plugs have two flat prongs like many of the plugs you see on American electronics and appliances.TRAVEL ADAPTER FOR JAPAN | Japanese Businessman Tries to Introduce Product in English!
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