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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
Is there a particular make and model of a small, single-plug voltage transformer that anyone would recommend? We need to take US 110/120V and step it down to Japan 100V to run some kitchen appliances.
Originally Posted by bocastephen
Watts, I am not sure - I just need to step down USA household current to match Japan household current.
For Japan you also need to consider the frequency:- 50hz or 60Hz. Depends on the area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_...ity_by_country
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...ector_in_Japan

How long will you be in Japan?
Plugs will be different
What type of appliances?
Probably better just to buy new appliances
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