05-15-2008, 03:26 AM
By plug adaptor, dk62 means that the vast majority of outlets are two-pronged. But, the prongs are the same shape as in the US. Power in east Japan (Tokyo, for example) is about 100v at 50hz. So, an electric clock from the US will not keep accurate time. But your Mac will automaticaly adjust.. Power in west Japan (Osaka, for example) is 100v at 60hz.
Internet should be no problem.
Many smaller places do not take credit cards. Japan is still pretty much a cash-based society, so you'll want to be careful of that. Not all ATMs will allow you to get yen out of your US account either, though your hotel staff should be able to steer towards one that does.
Get out and about as much as possible. Japan is very safe, even at night. However, the trains stop running at about midnight and don't start up again until about 5:00 or so.
I've lived here for more years than I want to admit. Feel free to PM with other questions.
Internet should be no problem.
Many smaller places do not take credit cards. Japan is still pretty much a cash-based society, so you'll want to be careful of that. Not all ATMs will allow you to get yen out of your US account either, though your hotel staff should be able to steer towards one that does.
Get out and about as much as possible. Japan is very safe, even at night. However, the trains stop running at about midnight and don't start up again until about 5:00 or so.
I've lived here for more years than I want to admit. Feel free to PM with other questions.