The voltage in Japan (Nagoya area) is 100 volts. In the U.S. the voltage is 110 volts.  This means that some appliances (like hair dryers) purchased in Japan will burn out faster if used continually in the U.S. However, appliances purchased in the U.S. generally work fine here (at slightly lower voltage).   Appliances from most other countries work as well.

We don't recommend planning on using a radio here, because the frequencies do vary and we have found there to be reception problems with non-Japanese radios.  However CD players and other electronics seem to all work fine.

Last updated on 10月 16, 2009 by Joe Libby