What kind of a converter will I need for my electronics in Japan?
I would like to bring my laptop and my hair straightener...what kind of converter-thingy will I need, and where can I get one? Will the converter-thingy be able to handle a lap top and/or a hair straightener? Am I better off using internet cafes and buying a hair straightener in Japan?? (I am going to be there for almost 3 months...so...I am not just being ridiculous)
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Answer 1 :
Japan is 100 Volts 50 Hz so most everything will work fine, just a bit slower. You will need a 120 volt American style to 2 pin flat converter, or you can file the wider of the two flat pins to match the other and break off the ground pin, then it will fit. An adapter is better tho.
Answer 2 :
It depends what country is your stuff from? If you are using North American computers and electronics, then Japan uses similar plugs and you shouldn't have much problems. If you are from elsewhere, Japan is 100v, with two flat plugs, so you will need a convertor and adatper, if you are using european models for example.
Answer 3 :
The hair straightener will probably work OK, but you may need an adapter to block the ground pin (available at any travel store). The laptop will work fine if you use a Toshiba laptop with a Toshiba style adapter since these are made to work with both US and Japanese voltages. Alternatively, a Toshiba style adapter can be used if your input to the PC is 15V DC (seems to be standard for Toshiba laptops). You probably will need to make your own adapter-to-PC connector since these seem to vary between brands, if 15V DC is OK
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