Travel adapter from Japan to Kenya
Adapter Required
Yes — coming from Japan, you will need a travel adapter for Kenya. Japan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Kenya uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (100 V at home vs 240 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.
Japan (home)
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Type B
Two flat pins + round ground
Kenya (destination)
Electrical specs
Japan
100 V
50/60 Hz
⚡ Differs
Kenya
240 V
50 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 Kenya
In Kenya, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kenya is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.