Emergency
Police and fire departments also exist in Japan and can be contacted in an emergency.
Benefits, Systems
In case of sudden illness or injury
Contact: Fire Department (119)
- Speak in Japanese if possible or basic English that can be understood easily
- Tell the operator "emergency"
- Tell them the address or a landmark you can see
- Tell them the symptoms and situations of the unwell person
- Give your name and contact information
Contact: Police (110)
- Speak in Japanese if possible or basic English that can be understood easily
- Tell when, where, and what happened
- Give them your name and contact information
- Tell them the condition and features of the other party in an accident and details of the suspected criminal
Links of Keywords
Others (Note,important Points, Points)
★ If you don't speak Japanese and do not understand what the other person is talking about when giving details about an accident, do not give an answer.
★ Ask a person who can speak Japanese for assistance in translating as the information you provide may be used and if it is incorrect, it could cause damage to your case/the situation.