The electrical current in Japan is 100V (50Hz in eastern Japan including Tsukuba and 60Hz in western Japan). Appliances from outside of Japan may not work properly or simply fail to work at all.
Upon moving to a new house, fill in the details (name, address, date on which you moved in, etc.) on the postcard attached to your main switch box and mail it to the nearest Tokyo Denryoku (Electric Company) service center. You can get mains power supply by simply turning on the mains breaker switch generally located just inside your front door.
The electricity meters are read monthly and a notice slip indicating the amount of power used is left in your mailbox. Rates comprise a basic monthly charge plus an additional-use charge for any electricity consumed above the basic amount.
Notify the Tokyo Denryoku office at least 4 to 5 days prior to moving, and a representative will come to your residence to make the necessary arrangements for discontinuing the service. Please tell him/her your customer number (written on the bills), name, present address, moving date and new address.
Follow these simple tips to a lower energy bill and protect the environment.
Topics: Utilities
Relevant for: Newcomers, Residents
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