Japan adapters have two flat pins that fit into Japan and US outlets. Outlet sockets in Japan are not required to be polarized, whereas US appliance have polarized plugs. In order for US appliances to fit into Japan outlets a polarize adapter is needed. Japan grounded, nongrounded and powerstrip adapters will work in cities all over Japan including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Hirshima, Fukuoka and Sapporo.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter. If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple Japanese adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup. If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Why do I need a North American / US adapter when traveling to Japan?

Even though Japan uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized (one pin wider than the other). Since US devices, such as laptops are required to have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to plugin your polarized plug into Japan's wall sockets. If you are staying in a hotel that caters to tourist the wall outlets may be polarized, but it is best to bring along an adapter plug just in case.

Deluxe Japan Adapter Plug Set Includes: 

• Two Japan adapters total
• Personal adapter travel bag
• Priority shipping upgrade with tracking
• Going In Style Japan Adapter  Model GIS-JP-A-GUA

Standard PLUS Japan Adapter Plug Set Includes:

• One Japan grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• One power strip with surge protection
• Going In Style Japan Adapter Model GIS-JP-PS-GUA

Standard Japan Adapter Plug Set Includes:

• One Japan grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• Going In Style Japan Adapter  Model GIS-JP-GUA

Basic Japan Adapter Plug Set Includes:

• One Japannon-grounded adapter plugs
• Polarized Plugs
• Going In Style Japan Adapter Model GIS-JP-A

USB Japan Adapter Plug Set Includes:

• One Japan non-grounded adapter plug
• Two USB ports
• Going In Style Japan USB Adapter Model GIS-JP-PAU2USB

Going In Style Japan Adapters Feature:

• CE Certified
• Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other) 
• Allows connection up to 240 volts
• Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).
• Going In Style Adapters will work with Going In Style Converters

About Japan Travel Power Strip With Surge Protection

NEW Japan Standard PLUS Adapter Plug Kit includes a travel powerstrip and a grounded Japan adapter plug. A grounded adapter plug is required to plug your power-strip into Japan electrical wall sockets. 

Travel power strip is dual voltage and has complete 3 line surge protection. Plug in your United States / North America appliance plugs into the three AC outlets. Foreign electricity can have unexpected power surges and voltage spikes that can damage expensive electronics and appliances. If you are traveling with a laptop you will want to make a safe connection and surge protection is recommended. 

When you get to destination country you can plug your travel power strip into the countries wall sockets with the grounded adapter plug included in the Standard Plus Kit. Travel Power Surge Strip allows you to plug in three United States devices and two USB ports simultaneously. That means you can power your laptop while charging your cell phone and camera battery pack. Additionally the power strip has two 5V DC USB outlets with auto cut off auto reset overload protection so you can charge your cell ipad via the USB port and safe the AC outlets for other electronics. 

Travel Dual Voltage Power Strip with Surge Protection has a North America US plug, however you can plug it into any wall outlet world wide with the correct earthed adapter. The Standard Plus kit not only includes the power strip but also the grounded adapter needed to plug your power strip into foreign countries wall sockets. Travel power strip with surge protection is dual voltage and will work world wide. However, this power strip DOES NOT convert voltage so your appliance will need to be dual voltage or a converter is required.

Compact design and space-saving cord management system make it easy to take with you on all your trips.  Use the Power Surge Strip to keep electronic devices charged and ready to go at all times. Already have an adapter plug for your destination country? Shop for just the travel power strip.

**IMPORTANT: The Travel Power Strip DOES NOT convert voltage. Your AC devices MUST be rated 100-240, 110/220 or 120/240VAC to use them on foreign 220-240VAC electrical systems.

Read more about traveling with a Power Strip with Built In Surge Protection on Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog>> http://www.goinginstyle.net/news/2016/7/7/why-travel-with-a-power-strip

Japan Travel Power Strip Features:

• Complete 3 Line Surge Protection
• Dual Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
• Three AC outlets Input/Output 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Max load 15A
• Two 5V DC USB Outlets with Auto cut-off/auto-reset overload protection
• Weight 0.56 lb.
• Dimensions 5"H x 3"W x 2"D
• Model PS4

Japan USB Adapter Plug

Japan, US and Taiwan nongrounded USB adapter plug allows you to plug in your polarized US plugs and USB chargers into wall outlets in North America. Dual USB cable connection for tablets, smart phone, GPS, digital camera devices. 

Japan / US / Taiwan Dual USB Nongrounded Adapter Features:

• Dimensions 3" x 1.75" (including pins) x 1.5"
• Weight 2.7 oz
• Input 100V - 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz
• USB1 5VDC 2.1Z / USB2 5VDC 1.0A
• Travel Adapter Model #PAU2USB

Grounded Japan Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Japan Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Learn more about grounded and ungrounded plugs

JapanCycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Japan operates on 100 volt electricity and is generated at 50-60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

See Going In Style's Japan Voltage Coverter Step Up.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Learn more about traveling with apple products

About Japan

Japan Geography

Japan is located in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula and its area is slightly smaller than California. Its climate varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous.

Japan Currency

Currency in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Credit cards are widely at hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Japan.

JapanStaying Connected

Japan has an excellent domestic and international telephone system with a high level of modern technology and excellent service of every kind. Cell phone coverage is great. When travelling to Japan you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Japan SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Japan has 63.466 million internet hosts and over 99.182 million internet users. Internet access is widely available in internet cafes, coffee shops and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.