Can I use my hair straightener in Japan? Voltage and plugs

Yes, if its INPUT includes 100V. Panasonic says its hair irons rated AV100-120V/220-240V switch voltage by themselves and can be used abroad, while its AC100V models cannot be used outside Japan.

Updated October 3, 2026

100VJapan's voltage (JNTO)

100-120/220-240VPanasonic dual-voltage irons

50/60Hzeast and west Japan

Read INPUT on the iron

A range that includes 100V works in Japan. A range that starts above 100V does not.

How to read INPUT on a hair straightener: 100-240V includes Japan's 100V, 220-240V does not. 50/60Hz works in east and west Japan.

Figure by japan-japan.com. Japan's 100V and 50/60Hz from JNTO.

INPUT includes 100V, such as 100-240V: no voltage converter.
INPUT 220-240V only: Japan's 100V is outside the range. You need a voltage converter (JNTO) or a dual-voltage iron.
Plug that is not two flat pins: a plug adapter to Type A.

What Panasonic says about hair irons

Panasonic sells hair irons that switch voltage by themselves and irons made only for Japan's AC100V.

PanasonicAV100-120V／220-240V対応の機種は、自動で電圧を切り替えるため、海外で使用できます。Panasonic

In English: Models for AV100-120V/220-240V (as written) switch the voltage by themselves, so they can be used outside Japan.

PanasonicAC100V対応の機種は、海外では使用できません。変圧器を使っても電圧が不安定となる場合があり、故障や事故につながるおそれがあります。Panasonic

In English: Models for AC100V cannot be used outside Japan. Even with a transformer the voltage can be unstable, which may lead to a breakdown or an accident.

Panasonic※ホテルのシェーバー用コンセントでは使用できません。Panasonic

In English: It cannot be used in hotel shaver outlets.

Forgot the plug adapter?

JNTO names the shops that sell plug adapters and voltage converters in Tokyo and Osaka.

JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization)In urban areas, it is relatively easy to find devices such as conversion plugs and transformers. They are sold in electronics quarters such as Tokyo's Akihabara and Osaka's Nipponbashi, or at major home appliance mass retailers such as Yodobashi Camera or Bic Camera.JNTO

Plug shapes by country

Japan's outlets take Type A plugs. These countries and regions use other shapes, by their own official pages.

Hair straighteners in your bags

Carry-on and checked-bag rules for hair straighteners and curling irons are on our carry-on page.

Hair straighteners and curlersCarry-on and checked bags

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my hair straightener or curling iron in Japan?

Yes if its INPUT includes 100V. Panasonic says its AV100-120V/220-240V models switch voltage by themselves. An iron made only for 220-240V needs a voltage converter.

Will a hair iron bought in Japan work in my country?

Panasonic says its AC100V hair irons cannot be used outside Japan, and the voltage can be unstable even with a voltage converter. Its dual-voltage irons can be used abroad.

Where can I buy a plug adapter in Japan?

JNTO names Akihabara in Tokyo, Nipponbashi in Osaka, Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera for plug adapters and voltage converters.