Electricity, Phone, Internet, TV, Radio, Public Transportation, Banking, Postal and Other Services in Japan

Living in Japan is easy because most urban centers offer the best of high tech, modern conveniences.

Electricity: 100V 50HzHz; the type of plug used is a Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades

Telephone services: Excellent domestic and international service

International country code: -81

Internet services: High level of modern technology

Internet Country Code: .jp

Radio Stations: AM 215 (plus 370 repeaters), FM 89 (plus 485 repeaters), shortwave 21 (2001)

Television Stations: 211 (plus 7,341 repeaters); in addition, US Forces are served by 3 TV stations and 2 TV cable services (1999)

Public Transport: Efficient and extremely convenient subway system, buses and trams