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Japan Emergency Numbers: 911, General Emergency and Police

Official Japan emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 911, 0570-000-911 and 110. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +81
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Updated 2026-05-05
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Primary emergency numbers

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Police

  • 110

    Police

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  • 03-3814-4151

    Police Lost & Found Center: To report or inquire about lost property.

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  • 9110

    Non-Emergency Police Hotline: For consultations, complaints, or safety advice.

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General Emergency

  • 0570-000-911

    Japan Helpline: A 24-hour non-profit emergency English support line.

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  • 171

    Disaster Voice Message Exchange: A message board service for checking safety during disasters.

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  • #7119

    Emergency Medical Consultation: Professional guidance on whether to call an ambulance.

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Other useful numbers

Use these only when they match the emergency service you need.

Tourist Helpline

  • 001-800-0885-0885

    Emergency Relief for Overseas Travelers: A global toll-free line for citizens abroad.

  • 03-3201-3331

    Tourist Information Center (TIC): On-site tourist information and maps.

  • 050-3816-2787

    Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO): 24/7 multilingual support for tourists.

Child Helpline

  • 189

    Child Abuse Reporting Hotline: A national helpline for reporting child abuse or neglect.

Roadside Assistance

  • #8139

    JAF Roadside Assistance: For vehicle breakdowns, flat tires, or towing services.

  • 0570-00-8139

    JAF Roadside Assistance: For vehicle breakdowns, flat tires, or towing services.

Other Emergency Services

  • #9910

    Road Emergency Hotline: To report road damage, fallen objects, or hazards.

  • 050-3369-6600

    Road Traffic Information (JARTIC): Real-time updates on traffic and road conditions.

  • #8011

    Road Traffic Information (JARTIC): Real-time updates on traffic and road conditions.

  • 188

    Consumer Hotline: For consultations and disputes regarding consumer rights.

  • 148

    Anonymous Call Rejection: Automatically reject calls from withheld or private numbers.

  • 144

    Nuisance Call Blocking: Register and block the last nuisance caller from calling again.

  • 117

    Speaking Clock: For obtaining the accurate current time.

  • 115

    Telegram Services: For sending ceremonial or business telegrams.

  • 114

    Line Busy Status Check: To check if a specific telephone number is currently engaged.

  • 113

    Landline Fault Reports: For consulting or reporting technical issues with landlines.

  • 111

    Line Testing Service: Used to confirm connection after a new contract or device change.

  • 104

    Directory Inquiries: For looking up residential or business phone numbers.

Official sources

Official source notes for Japan cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

  • Police 110 ITU-E.129
  • Police 03-3814-4151 manual
  • Police 9110 manual
  • Fire 119 ITU-E.129
  • Ambulance / Medical #8000 manual
  • General Emergency 0570-000-911 manual

Emergency calling tips in Japan

Dial 110 for police and 119 for fire / ambulance. Both are free and reachable from any phone, including pay phones (red emergency button).

Frequently asked questions

Official emergency numbers in Japan are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in Japan is 0570-000-911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Police number in Japan is 110. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Japan is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Japan is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Japan lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Japan country code is +81. Alternatively dial 0570-000-911 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Japan country code is +81. Alternatively dial 110 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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