Travel adapter for Japan
Japan runs 100V at 50/60Hz and uses Type A and Type B sockets — often side by side in the same building. Whether you need an adapter depends on the plugs you already own, so pick your own country below for a plug-by-plug answer.
Sockets in Japan
Type A
North American / Japanese two-pin
Type B
North American three-pin
- Voltage
- 100V
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Socket types
- A, B
Do you need an adapter for Japan?
Coming from United States
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into Japan's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from United Kingdom · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 100V)
You need a plug adapter for Japan — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Japan runs 100V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Canada
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into Japan's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 100V)
You need a plug adapter for Japan — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type C or Type F plugs. Japan runs 100V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from India · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 100V)
You need a plug adapter for Japan — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type C, Type D or Type M plugs. Japan runs 100V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 100V)
You need a plug adapter for Japan — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type I plugs. Japan runs 100V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Arab Emirates · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 100V)
You need a plug adapter for Japan — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Japan runs 100V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Not your country? The checker below covers all 198.
Check your own plugs for Japan
Pick both ends — the answer appears here, no button to press.