Here's your periodic reminder about how cursed Japanese wiring is.

This is an official, standard Apple power cable that shipped with a MacBook.

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In case you're curious how you connect that to the wall...

Bouns Round: This power strip, made by a reputable Japanese company, sold at brick and mortar electronics stores, and with PSE (product safety electrical) marking

And you can be sure this is not some design mistake, it is literally advertised for this purpose!

They’re still for sale, totally legally. Apparently they’ve been so popular that since I bought mine, they’ve also introduced a range with built-in USB ports! https://www.sanwa.co.jp/product/syohin?code=TAP-SLIMSW8-1

I recalled a few more fantastically handy Japanese power strips

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Look what just showed up in the mail!

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It’s surprisingly hard to push in, and the plug won’t slide back and forth once you have.

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