Do you need a Travel Adapter for Japan? (What Power Outlets are like in Japan)

This video goes over the type of electrical outlets seen in Japan, ways to be prepared for them, and how they are used in everyday life.

[JapanReality]

Hi folks! @lynnrathbun pointed out a huge flaw in my video (thank you).

US ungrounded plugs are more than likely polarized which makes one prong bigger and slightly longer than the other. It will not fit in Japanese outlets and it would be unsafe to use it in most cases.

However, I’ve seen lately that newer plugs, like type A plug chargers are standardized to be used in as many countries as possible so they usually fit.

[justfor]

nahhh, screwdrivers, ground wires nahh, how is Japan in both the year 3000 and the year 1000?

[nessie]

The most helpful and straight forward vid after combing through a couple on YouTube! Super helpful. Thank you. ☺️

[Tamerax]

Literally the only video I could find that answered the question directly. Thanks!

[paz]

Wow. I was not expecting the informative explanation on all of the electrical nitty gritties. Thanks.

[TransitAndTeslas]

You can buy the adapters that would adapt this at Ace Hardware. They are sold for houses built in the 1900s that used to be like this all over the US as well.

[hmedwards]

The screw is actually not a Phillips. It's a JIS screw as indicated by the dot on the head.

[gavguy]

Super interesting video, especially the split in frequency in Japan

[Kiaralem]

Thanks, amazing video. Everything is well explained. Now I know what to pack ❤

[agatayuko]

Very informative. Thank you for making this video!

[graemewilliams]

I think one of the reasons Japanese Outlets are not grounded is that the 100 V supply is so low. Its low risk as opposed to 240V we have in UK or Europe

[DangerWrap]

People saying Japan living in the year 3000 but the electrical stuck in the 70's.

[linuxman]

Both Japan and the US do have 240 to the houses, but those circuits are limited to Kitchens and Laundry rooms mostly. If you see a dryer or electric stove plugged into the wall it is likely a higher voltage circuit.


I have been shocked by both 120 and 240 and it was definitely much worse on the 240.

[MegaManNeo]

Now that I know both American and Japanese power sockets, I'm happy to live in Europe.

[thetimebeforedawn]

Thanks, a very well made and detailed video.

[mildlydispleased]

Remember Kinsento before sticking it in.

[DanmakuFriedChicken]

Exactly the video I was looking for as im traveling to Japan next month. The only thing I'll be always charging is my phone so good to know I wont need anything special to do that

[Connor-N-Freeman]

Thank you, very useful video. I bought my converter in japan and i couldnt exactly read the instructions on how to use the ground wire!

[DoctorCrescentMoon]

Goes to show there's no more permanent thing than a temporary fix

[bonalcantara]

Hey man, what is the background music for this video? Can't get enough of it!