Japan

Emergency numbers for Japan

Dialling code: +81

Primary emergency numbers

Police

  • 110

    Police

  • 03-3814-4151

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

  • 9110

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

General Emergency

  • 0570-000-911

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

  • 171

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

  • #7119

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

Other useful numbers

Child Helpline

  • 189

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

Roadside Assistance

  • 0570-00-8139

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

  • #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.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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

The Police emergency number in Japan is 110. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (110), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 110 from any mobile or landline in Japan, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
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.
Yes. Calling 110 in Japan is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Japan is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (119), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 119 from any mobile or landline in Japan, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Japan country code is ++81. Alternatively dial 119 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 119 in Japan is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Japan is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (119), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 119 from any mobile or landline in Japan, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Japan country code is ++81. Alternatively dial 119 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 119 in Japan is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Japan is 0570-000-911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (0570-000-911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 0570-000-911 from any mobile or landline in Japan, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
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.
Yes. Calling 0570-000-911 in Japan is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05