Originally Posted By Malin Hi a little of topic for the Tokyo Disney Resort forum I know so first I'd like to apologise however I recently was given for my Birthday a DVD video camera,and Im hoping to take it away with me in Sept to film and shoot the various offerings the Tokyo Disney Resort has to offer.However as Im sure most of you are aware power on cameras don't last and I will need to charge my battery's up every night after visiting the parks.And so we come to my all important question as in what plug adapters do the Japanese use,and are there similar at all to the American plug adapters which I've been able to use in the past by buying a UK travel adapter or are they totally differn't.If anyone knows the answer I'd love to know thanks
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The Japanese system uses the same plugs as the USA. The only difference is that whereas in the USA the line voltage and frequency is 120V/60Hz, in Tokyo it is 100V/50Hz. Other parts of Japan (north, I believe) the voltage and frequency is 200V/60Hz. Bottom line is, you will be able to use your battery charger; it just won't work quite as fast.
Originally Posted By Roger55 trekkerus gives you accurate advice for your DVD camera battery charger. But please don't take it further to mean all USA electric items will work in Japan. Three prong plug items are not compatible. Items requiring the Hz to operate properly (i.e. hair dryers, items with electricn motors, some clocks) will also not work properly. Most MODERN electronic's power systems are designed to be compatible with either USA or Japan's electricity. Read the label on each item you plan to plug in to see if it falls within the operating voltage(V) and frequency (Hz) of what trekkeruss posted for Japan.
Originally Posted By Malin Thanks Im from the UK anyway and was just a bit concerned about not being able to charge up my camera battery or my cell phone while I was away.I can easily get a US plug adapter for use while in Japan.
Originally Posted By Mr X The bigger problem is Hong Kong...I don't understand WHAT the heck they use there (and I brought a bunch of electronics which I never managed to charge).
Originally Posted By leemac <<my cell phone while I was away>> Malin you will need to check that your cell phone works in Japan. It might be quadband but Japan only has 3G networks now and therefore you must have a 3G compatible handset. BlackBerrys and their like don't work at all in Japan. There isn't the infrastructure to support them or other 2G/2.5G telecoms equipment either. I actually like not having my normal communication channels open when I'm in Japan. However Disney has pool mobiles for use (darn!).
Originally Posted By leemac <<The bigger problem is Hong Kong...>> British plugs that's why! Our gift to the HK people.
Originally Posted By Mr X That, and lotsa double decker buses. I guess that means I needn't bother visiting England, since I've already seen (and dealt with) the highlights.
Originally Posted By T2YahJP When you come to Tokyo Disney Resort, please bring your battery charger to the park. You can request to charge your battery at Camera Center in Disneyland and at Fotografica in DisneySEA without additional payment. I would like to correct a little. The line voltage and frequency in eastern area in Japan including Tokyo is 100V/50Hz. And western area is 100V/60Hz.
Originally Posted By Kayoss If you have an Apple laptop, I recommend investing in the Apple travel pack (but buying it refurbed for like $20). It's a collection of little 'tabs' to snap into the power adapter of either your ipod or powerbook/macbook for 6 different countries. Modern Apple products all convert power in their adapters which make them SOOOOO handy for travel! (okay...I'm a geek)
Originally Posted By Malin My connection is suppose to work anywhere in the world,or so there tell me.My phone is a W800I so I assume it should all work!
Originally Posted By Roger55 Just looked at the specs for your phone. It is a quad-band GSM that works almost everywhere in the world EXCEPT Japan. Japan has it's own unique system separate from GSM, so even though you have an international phone, it will not work in Japan.
Originally Posted By Malin Im guessing its not going to work <a href="http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=gb&lc=en&ver=4000&template=pp1_1_1&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10245" target="_blank">http://www.sonyericsson.com/sp g.jsp?cc=gb&lc=en&ver=4000&template=pp1_1_1&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10245</a>
Originally Posted By leemac Malin: Sony do cell phone rentals which are very reasonably priced if you need to stay in contact. You can pick it up and drop it off at Narita. You have to pre-book and I don't have the website to hand but try a Google search. Also I know at least one of the major providers in the UK that provides 3G phones compatible for Japan to their subscribers.
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi Vodafone also has a rental phone counter at Narita Airport. More details upon request. -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By MagicalNezumi ~~Yes, Softbank has control of the brand and network now in Japan. However, the Vodafone name is still used and will be for the foreseeable future. At least that's what my monthly phone bill says. ;-) -- MagicalNezumi
Originally Posted By Mr X Too bad they don't have something similar in America (or do they?). I've been totally LOST without a cellphone the last few times I was back home! Wish I could just pick one up at the airport!
