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- Where can I sell my stuff in Japan?
- Can I use American appliances in Japan?
- How do you dispose of electronics in Japan?
- How do I get rid of stuff in Tokyo?
- How do Japanese throw away clothes?
- How do you dispose of old clothes in Japan?
- Does Japan use the same plug as USA?
- What type of plug Does Japan use?
- Does Japan use AC or DC?
- How much e-waste is collected in Japan?
- How do you throw a washing machine in Japan?
- How do you throw away a bike in Japan?
Where can I sell my stuff in Japan?
Here's a guide to a couple of resale and recycle sites you might not be so familiar with.
- Jimoti. JMTY or Jimoti launched in 2011, it was branded as the Japanese version of Craigslist, although Japan also has Craigslist. ...
- Mercari. ...
- Tokyo Noticeboard. ...
- Tokyo Freecycle.
Can I use American appliances in Japan?
You can use your electric appliances in Japan, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 110 - 127 V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries). Manufacturers take small deviations (plus or minus 5%) into account.
How do you dispose of electronics in Japan?
Process
- Application and registration* Submit an application to garbage collection center at least 2-3 weeks before the collection day through the internet or by phone. ...
- Get Sodai Gomi sticker. Sodai Gomi sticker can be purchased at a supermarket and convenience store. ...
- Put bulky items out on the collection day.
How do I get rid of stuff in Tokyo?
To get rid of large-sized garbage:
- Look up the sodai gomi center for your ward.
- Make an appointment (either by phone or internet) for a pick-up date.
- Buy the appropriate sodai gomi seal(s) at a convenience store.
- Your local sodai gomi center will tell you the exact number and type (A or B) of seals you need to buy.
How do Japanese throw away clothes?
Old clothes can also be recycled. Just place them inside a see-through plastic bag so waste collectors can easily see the contents and place them outside on the same day that paper, cardboard, books, magazines, and the like are collected. Keep in mind that some areas don't collect these items on rainy days.
How do you dispose of old clothes in Japan?
5 Easy Ways to Recycle Clothes in Tokyo
- Take Your Old Clothes to H&M. Under the slogan “Don't let fashion go to waste”, H&M stores countrywide have been accepting used clothing since March 2013. ...
- Take Your Old Clothes Back to Uniqlo. ...
- Take Your Old Clothes to the Mottainai Flea Market. ...
- Donate Your Old Threads by Post. ...
- Flog Your Old Clothes at Mode Off.
Does Japan use the same plug as USA?
Even though the US and Japan both use plugs and outlets of type A and B they actually are not entirely the same. One of the two pins on US plugs is wider whereas in Japan both pins are the same width. This means that Japanese plugs can be used in the US, but US plugs often don't fit in Japanese outlets.
What type of plug Does Japan use?
What plug sockets are used in Japan? For Japan there are two associated plug types, A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz.
Does Japan use AC or DC?
The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets resemble North American ones.
How much e-waste is collected in Japan?
As an example of the kind of comparative data available via the portal's interactive map: In 2016, Japan generated 2,139 kilotonnes of e-waste, only 26% of which was formally collected.
How do you throw a washing machine in Japan?
You have to pay a recycling fee
As for Designated Electric Appliances which are Air Conditioners, TVs, Refrigerators, Freesers, Washing Machines and Drying machine, you have to ask the store which you purchased or the store buying a new one. And you have to pay a recycling fee and collection/transportation fee.
How do you throw away a bike in Japan?
To dispose of oversize trash, such as furniture or bicycles, contact the municipal's Oversize Waste Reception Center to arrange a special pickup service for a fee.
