How to Use a Japanese Air Conditioner

A practical guide to reading the common Japanese buttons on an AC remote.

Most built-in air conditioners in Japan come with Japanese-language remotes, but the basic functions are simple.

Important buttons

• 運転/停止: power on and off
• 冷房: cooling
• 暖房: heating
• 除湿 / ドライ: dehumidify or dry mode
• 送風: fan only
• 温度設定: temperature setting
• 風量: fan strength
• タイマー: timer

Cleaning the filter regularly helps the unit work better and smell better.