Travel adapter from Italy to Japan
Adapter Required
Yes — coming from Italy, you will need a travel adapter for Japan. Italy uses Type C/Type F/Type L plugs, and Japan uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 100 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.
Italy (home)
Type C
Two round pins (Europlug)
Type F
Two round pins + side earth contacts
Type L
Three round pins in a row
Japan (destination)
Electrical specs
Italy
230 V
50 Hz
⚡ Differs
Japan
100 V
50/60 Hz
⚡ Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
More about plugs in Japan
In Japan, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 100 volts at 50/60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Japan can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.