Japanese Electrical Outlet + American Cell phone?

I’m going to Japan in the beginning of February 2008. I plot to bring my cell phone, even if it won’t work in Japan. (I may need it to and from the American airports.) Once I arrive in Japan, will my cell phone work, and be usable, while in Japan? And also, will I need to use a special adapter to charge my cell phone? (When I went to Europe this past Summer 2007, I did buy and use a special electrical adapter for the purpose of charging my phone.)

Answer by Jeff H
If your phone worked in Europe, it will work in Japan. The plugs are the same in Japan as they are in the US – no adapter required.

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Answer by pagan_earthgirl
I’ve used my cell phone while it was plugged in (with the charger) with no problems.

Answer by mebnme4u
Yes,Yes, Yes!!!
This has happened to me.

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