Using electricity
In western Japan the electricity current is 100 volts/60 Hz; in eastern Japan it is 100 volts/50 Hz. Note that there may be some electrical appliances which cannot be used due to this frequency difference.
If you use many electrical appliances at the same time, you may use more amps than is stated in your contract, resulting in the circuit breaker switching off. If this happens, reduce the number of electrical appliances in use and switch on the circuit by switching (flipping up) the switch on the circuit breaker.
If you want to change the amp volume in your contract, contact your electrical supply company. It will install a new increased amp circuit breaker. However, your electricity bill will also increase slightly. You can also apply at an electrical maintenance company.


How to pay an electricity bill
The amount on the bill sent should be paid before the stated due date at a bank, post office or convenience store.
It is possible to have the bill automatically deducted from your account at a bank or post office if your have one.


Note 1    Establishments responsible for applications, application procedures, services and the naming of these may vary according to each district.
         For details, ask a person who understands Japanese to enquire for you at your electrical power supply company.

Note 2    The information given is that confirmed as of July 2002. Note that a new system or system revisions may have been introduced after this date.

This information is from the CLAIR website. The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) was established in July 1988 in response to rising concerns about local level internationalization in Japan.