Please read this first if you wish to buy electronics good to use outside Japan.
The voltage throughout Japan is 100 Volt which is different from North America (110V), Central Europe (220V) and most other world regions. Japanese electrical plugs have two pins as shown in the image below, and fit into North American outlets.
Some North American made equipment will work fine in Japan without adapter and vice versa, however, caution should be taken as some sensitive equipment may get damaged. If you intend to purchase electric appliances in Japan for usage ouside of Japan, you are advised to look for equipment specifically made for oversea tourists.
The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in Eastern Japan (including Tokyo, Yokohama, Tohoku, Hokkaido) and 60 Hertz in Western Japan (including Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shikoku, Kyushu), however this frequency difference affects only sensitive equipment.
more information can also be obtain from japan-guide website
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