would I be able to get free electricity from a public place in Japan?
I want to go traveling around Japan and I need electricity because I want to be able to charge my laptop. my first idea was to travel in a car and charge it from the car's battery, but I can't afford a car. so I'm planning on using public transport to get around. I know Japan's very technologically modern so is there anywhere I could charge my laptop for free, other than a hotel room, 'cos I'm gonna just take a small tent.
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Answer 1 :
Electricity in Japan is not free. So no place for that.
Answer 2 :
There were several precedents in Japan that people were reported to the police because they recharged their cell phones or laptop computers at train stations. They were charged for "stealing the electricity." Unless clearly marked for "laptop connection" or "laptop station", you'd better not do it.
Answer 3 :
Not a good idea.They will ask you where you plan to stay when you arrive.If you say "in a tent", you will be denied entry. You can't just set up a tent anywhere.The police will want to know what you're doing.If you can't afford a place to stay, they will deport you.
Answer 4 :
Japan isnt Europe; its generally not a place you can go backpack, so i doubt you can get free electricity anywhere; there arent very many public campgrounds if any in japan. Thats why so many Japanese tourists come to US national parks; to camp.
Answer 5 :
It is illegal to get electricity without permission from any public place and some foreigners were arrested at Narita airport actually because of stealing electricity from the electrical outlet for cleaner in Japan. Hotel room would be best. You can charge anything you want if you pay instead. Japan is not needy-friendly country.
Answer 6 :
Nothing is free in Japan. Not electricity, not camping, not anything. There is no charity, no goodwill, no free lunch. You need to re-think your plan. Quick.
Answer 7 :
some mc donalds have connections for computers campsites will be a problem, if it's the summer just sleep rough but bring lots of mozzie coils. another idea to charge your computer would be in a toilet , by that i mean a modern toilet with the washlet type toilet seat they need an electrical connection so just go in the the bog and charge your lap top. there's always a way. don't let the nay sayers get you down. most high class shopping malls have the washlet style toilets now.
Answer 8 :
I'm sorry for asking this and I don't mean it rudely but why should Japan allow you this? What will you bring to Japan? I'm not opposed to panhandling or poverty but if you can afford to come here, you're not poor. It seems a bit arrogant to suppose that some other nation should support you and your laptop just for grins when it's economy is in the doldrums, it has people living in tents in parks in Tokyo, and other pressing needs.
Answer 9 :
The internet cafes in Japan often have private booths. They're often used to sleep in by people who missed the last train. I suppose you could sleep in there too fairly cheaply. Anyway there's lots of electrical out-points in there. It's not free like air is but you can fit in your charging on the sly
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