I have a strong preference for the German and Swiss types, but I think we can all agree that Japan massively fucked up. They took the already shitty American plug and just forgot about the ground.
I’m always amazed at how many of my friends’ houses that were built in the 50s-80s have outlets with the ground hole, but no actual route to ground. One day that’s going to bite somebody.
I have a strong preference for the German and Swiss types, but I think we can all agree that Japan massively fucked up. They took the already shitty American plug and just forgot about the ground.
Japan also has 2 incompatible power grids, with the north running on 50Hz and the south running on 60Hz
In fairness the Americans don’t use the ground.
I’m always amazed at how many of my friends’ houses that were built in the 50s-80s have outlets with the ground hole, but no actual route to ground. One day that’s going to bite somebody.
Depends on the device