Emergency Numbers in Japan
Save these in your phone today. Calls to 110 and 119 are free from any phone. Speak slowly; interpretation support is available in many areas — you can say your language in English (e.g. “English, please”).
110
Police
Crimes and accidents.
119
Fire & Ambulance
Fires and medical emergencies.
⚠️ Service availability, hours, and language support may vary by region. The #7119 and #8000 advice lines are not available everywhere. Always check your local municipality's website and follow official instructions during an emergency.
How to make an emergency call
- Dial the number. Calls to 110 and 119 are free.
- Say your location (address or a nearby landmark) first.
- Say what happened: “kaji” (fire), “kyukyu” (ambulance), or describe in English.
- If you need English, say “English, please.” Stay on the line.
