You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Zambia to Japan.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in Japan are A and B and in Zambia are C, D and G. This is how they look like.

Zambia

In Zambia, outlets of type C, D and G are in use.

Type C

Type D

Type G

Japan

In Japan, outlets of type A and B are in use.

Type A

Type B