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USB outlet plugs in Japan (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey !Japan,

I’ll be visiting this country for the first time in a few weeks. I know Japan uses different wall outlets than my country, so I was debating about buying adapters, or waiting and buying USB plugs when I get there.

All of my devices can be charged by either USB A or C, and I was wondering if anyone could share their recommendations in this regard.

Is it easy to walk in to any convenience or electronics store and pick up a couple chargers for cheap? Would you recommend this over buying some travel adapters ahead of time?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Convenience stores and even ¥100 shops sell chargers. The ones at the ¥100 shop are about ¥770 for USB C (less for A), and the ones at the convenience stores are twice the price or more. Most stations also offer portable charger rentals, too.

When I first moved here, I brought a power strip from my home country and just used that with an adapter. It worked well but YMMV.

Hope you have a great trip anyway.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Sweet! I figured they wouldn’t be too hard to find.

Putting a power strip behind an adapter is an interesting idea though, I will have to think about that. Might be nice for the extra range etc.

Thanks for your feedback!