Rice Cooker
Works as is 0Needs an accessory 22Will not work 12
Needs an accessory: Tiger JNP-1000, Tiger JAJ-A55S, Tiger JNP-1800 and more
Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (22 models)
See all 34 rice cookers ›Japanese appliances and products in Australia: what works
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 150 Japanese appliance models. In Australia: 16 work as is, 73 need an accessory, 52 will not work, 9 still pending.
Another 130 non-electric products (cosmetics, food, medicine and more) are checked against customs rules: 107 allowed, 23 restricted.
Power in Australia
- Voltage
- 230V · Japan: 100V
- Frequency
- 50Hz · Japan: 50/60Hz
- Outlets
- Type I · Japan: Type A/B
Australia uses Type I outlets with angled flat pins.
Appliances by category
| Category | Checked | Works as is | Needs an accessory | Will not work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Cooker | 34 | 0 | 22 | 12 |
| Hair Dryer | 22 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
| Hair Iron | 20 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| Electric Bidet Seat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Electric Toothbrush | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Shaver | 17 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Game Console | 19 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Hair Dryer
Works as is 0Needs an accessory 10Will not work 12
Needs an accessory: ReFa RE-AX, Panasonic EH-NA9F, YA-MAN YJHC2 and more
Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (12 models)
See all 22 hair dryers ›Hair Iron
Works as is 3Needs an accessory 13Will not work 3Pending 1
Works as is: ReFa RE-BL, Koizumi KHS-8660, SALONIA KSAL26131
Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (13 models)
See all 20 hair irons ›Electric Bidet Seat
Works as is 0Needs an accessory 0Will not work 20
Will not work: TOTO TCF2223E, Panasonic CH951S, TOTO TCF8CKM01 and more
Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (18 models)
See all 20 electric bidet seats ›Electric Toothbrush
Works as is 10Needs an accessory 7Will not work 1
Works as is: Panasonic EW-DA19, Panasonic EW-DP57, Panasonic EW-DA18 and more
Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (7 models)
See all 18 electric toothbrushes ›Shaver
Works as is 2Needs an accessory 15Will not work 0
Works as is: Panasonic ES-PV6A, Panasonic ES-P330U
Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (15 models)
See all 17 shavers ›Game Console
Works as is 1Needs an accessory 6Will not work 4Pending 8
Works as is: Sony Interactive Entertainment CFIJ-18000
Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (6 models)
See all 19 game consoles ›Other products by category (customs)
| Category | Checked | Allowed | Restricted | Not allowed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacuum Bottles & Mugs | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| OTC Medicines & Health Goods | 23 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Outdoor Gear | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Souvenir Sweets | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Matcha & Japanese Tea | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Snacks & Sweets | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Cosmetics & Skincare
Allowed 23Restricted 0Not allowed in 0
Allowed: Clé de Peau Beauté クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ ル・セラムⅡ 50mL, DECORTÉ コスメデコルテ リポソーム アドバンスト リペアセラム 50mL, SHISEIDO SHISEIDO アルティミューン パワライジング セラム 50mL and more
See all 23 cosmetics and skincare ›Vacuum Bottles & Mugs
Allowed 16Restricted 0Not allowed in 0
Allowed: Tiger MMZ-W050, Peacock AKT-50, Peacock AKZ-48 and more
See all 16 vacuum bottles and mugs ›OTC Medicines & Health Goods
Allowed 2Restricted 21Not allowed in 0
Allowed: DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 熱さまシート 大人用 16枚
Main reason: Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. (21 models)
See all 23 OTC medicines and health goods ›Outdoor Gear
Allowed 18Restricted 0Not allowed in 0
Allowed: Snow Peak GP-250GR, JETBOIL ジェットパワー230G, Victorinox クラシックSD モンベルロゴ and more
See all 18 outdoor gear ›Souvenir Sweets
Allowed 15Restricted 1Not allowed in 0
Allowed: ROYCE' 生チョコレート[オーレ] 20粒, ROYCE' ポテトチップチョコレート[オリジナル] 190g, Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g and more
Main reason: Contains meat, eggs, dairy, or fresh produce: most countries and regions restrict bringing these in. Check your destination's customs rules before you travel. (1 models)
See all 16 souvenir sweets ›Matcha & Japanese Tea
Allowed 18Restricted 0Not allowed in 0
Allowed: Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱, Itohkyuemon 宇治ほうじ茶 宝かおり 60g袋, Gion Tsujiri ほうじ茶 古都かをり 80g and more
See all 18 matcha and Japanese tea ›Snacks & Sweets
Allowed 15Restricted 1Not allowed in 0
Allowed: Morinaga ハイチュウ＜ストロベリー＞ 12粒, LOTTE コアラのマーチ＜チョコ＞ 48g, Morinaga ミルクキャラメル 12粒 and more
Main reason: Contains meat, eggs, dairy, or fresh produce: most countries and regions restrict bringing these in. Check your destination's customs rules before you travel. (1 models)
See all 16 snacks and sweets ›Things to know
- Most common issues with appliances (by number of models):
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (123)
- Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (49)
- Local mains is 230–240V, slightly above the rated voltage (220V or 220–230V). Check the manual before long-term use (8)
- The manufacturer says to use it only at its rated voltage; the local voltage differs, so it will not work as is (3)
- Japan-only edition: system language is Japanese only and accounts must be Japan-region; no other interface languages or non-Japan eShops (3)
- Customs rules differ and change. Check the latest rules from the customs authority in Australia before you travel with food, medicine or cosmetics.
- Results follow each country's published standard voltage, frequency and outlet types; some buildings or hotels may differ. Flight restrictions (lithium batteries, aerosols and so on) do not depend on the destination; see each model page. How we check
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