βINPUTβ is printed on the label of the charger, AC adapter or the product itself. Plug drawings show the general shape only.
This is for traveling from Japan to Canada. The data is the IEC list (as of June 2025). Some places or buildings may use other types, so treat it as a guide.
| Voltage | Frequency | Plug types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 120V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Japan (for comparison) | 100V | 50 / 60Hz | A, B |
Same as Japan: Canada uses types A, B, the same types as Japan (A, B) in the IEC list.
Source: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) World Plugs country list (as of June 2025). The IEC no longer publishes this list, so a copy is kept on this site (retrieved 2026-09-27)
PR Example USB charger for overseas voltages (Japanese online stores)
Same plug types as Japan: a charger rated 100-240V is all you need
input 100-240V, 4 USB-A ports, labeled "PSE certified". Depending on your destination, a plug adapter is needed separately.
input AC100-240V, 3 USB-A ports, labeled "PSE certified". Depending on your destination, a plug adapter is needed separately.
PR π Get ready for Canada (Japanese online store)
Grizzlies in the Bella Coola Valley, Whistler and Battle Harbour. Itineraries, from Ontario and Quebec to British Columbia and the Yukon.
Lonely Planet Canada (17th edition) (Kindle edition) (Amazon.co.jp) Β· About Kindle guidebooks
| "INPUT" on the product | Result |
|---|---|
| INPUT 100-240V | Voltage: Canada uses 120V. Within the label (100β240V) β no transformer needed |
| INPUT 100V only | Voltage: Canada uses 120V. Outside the label (100V) β do not use it as is. Use a product that supports the voltage in Canada, or use a transformer (check the transformer's manual for which products and wattage it supports) |
Check the "INPUT" label on the charger, AC adapter or the product itself. For hair dryers and irons, see Taking a hair dryer or hair iron abroad; for plug shapes, see How to tell plug types A to N apart.
Source: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) World Plugs country list (as of June 2025). The IEC no longer publishes this list, so a copy is kept on this site (retrieved 2026-09-27)
Apart from what you can take on the plane, Canada has its own rules for what you bring in when you arrive. Only the points most relevant to visitors (non-residents) are listed here.
Tap an item to see the rule.
Food, plant and animal products
Declare all of them when you arrive (including pets). If you do not, border services officers may seize them and you may have to pay a penalty of up to CAN$1,300
Cannabis (including CBD)
Although cannabis is legal in Canada, transporting it across the border in any form (including oils containing THC or CBD) without a permit or exemption is a serious criminal offense subject to arrest and prosecution, regardless of the amount, a medical document, or whether you come from an area where it is legal.
If you have any, declare it
Alcohol, tobacco and vaping products
Non-residents must declare all alcohol, tobacco and vaping products they have with them. Minimum ages apply (alcohol: 18 if you enter in Alberta, Manitoba or Quebec, 19 elsewhere; tobacco and vaping: 18) and quantities are limited. You may have to pay duties and taxes on what you declare
Alcohol quantity limits
1.5 liters of wine, or 1.14 liters of spirits, or 1.14 liters of wine and spirits, or 8.5 liters of beer or ale
Tobacco and vaping quantity limits
200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 g of manufactured tobacco, 200 tobacco sticks, 12 vaping containers or fewer (maximum 120 ml liquid or 120 g solid)
Gifts
Gifts must be declared. No duties or taxes if each gift is under CAN$60 (not tobacco, vaping products, alcohol or advertising matter); above that, duties and taxes apply to the amount over $60. Do not wrap gifts, in case officers need to inspect them
Cash, etc.
Declare currency or monetary instruments (checks, traveler's checks, etc.) worth CAN$10,000 or more when entering or leaving (there is no limit on the amount). If not reported, all of it can be seized; it may be returned after a penalty of 5% to 50% of the seized funds
Personal goods such as clothing, cameras and computers are free of duty and taxes as long as you declare all of your goods when you arrive and take them back with you when you leave (CBSA). Rules can change, so check the latest information from the Canada Border Services Agency before you go.
For the duty-free allowance when you return to Japan, see Duty-free allowance when returning to Japan.
Sources (3)
Source: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): "What visitors can bring into Canada" (date modified April 2, 2025) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: CBSA: "Cannabis at the border" (date modified March 26, 2021) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: CBSA: "Travelling with CAN$10,000 or more? Sending it by mail or courier? Declare it" (date modified May 29, 2026) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Handy to have before you go
PR Example travel bottles (Japanese online stores)
For liquids in the cabin on international flights: containers of 100ml or less
capacity 60ml, 1 bottle, polyethylene and polypropylene.
a set of 5 bottles; choose from 30ml, 50ml or 100ml.