Electronics Most electronic products in the US are inexpensive. It is probably best to buy appliances in the US than ship them from Japan. There are differences in the electronic products built in the US and Japan. The biggest difference is the voltage and frequency. This means that Japanese made products run with more power and also run faster.
Most products list acceptable ranges on the back.
Japanese plugs will fit in US outlets. There is no need to buy outlet plug converters. When you buy voltage converters, be sure to buy a good converter and one that will handle all of the power requirements of your Japanese appliances. Radio - AM broadcasts use the same frequencies in the US and Japan. You may not be able to receive all the television stations in the area.