Using a UK power supply in Japan

Hi,
I'm going to Japan soon and would like to take my Macbook with me.
I'm trying to find out (with no success!) if my power supply will work normally in japan? Obviously I'd have to get a pin converter (or whatever they're called!) - but would I need anything else? Is there any danger of damaging the power supply/macbook?
Thanks in advance,
Dom

It will work fine. It is rated 100 VDC to 240 VDC. As you said all you need is the adapter. Apple sells these Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
Or get one like these. http://www.world-import.com/plugs.htm

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