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Do you need a travel adapter the UK to Japan?

Yes, you'll need a travel adapter

Your the UK plugs don't fit the sockets used in Japan.

Sockets in Japan
Type AType B
Voltage
230 V → 100 V
Voltage drops from 230 V to 100 V. Dual-voltage gear is fine; single-voltage appliances will underperform rather than break.

Japan from the UK means two changes at once: plug shape and voltage. Japan uses flat Type A/B pins, so your UK Type G fits nothing, and it runs on 100V against the UK's 230V, the biggest voltage drop a British traveller will meet.

What to pack

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Frequently asked questions

Do UK plugs work in Japan?

No, you need a Type A adapter.

Will my UK hair dryer work in Japan?

Unlikely. Most are single-voltage 230V, and Japan runs on 100V.

What plug type is Japan?

Types A and B, at 100V / 50-60Hz.

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