Emergency numbers in Japan (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Police is 110, fire and ambulance is 119 and the Coast Guard is 118. Both 110 and 119 can be dialled from a public phone without coins.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| General emergency numberCalling emergency services | Japan has separate numbers: 110 for police, 119 for fire and ambulance, and 118 for the Coast Guard. 110 and 119 can be dialled from a public telephone without coins. [1] |
| PoliceCalling emergency services | Call 110 for a traffic accident, a crime or other situation that needs immediate police help. An operator asks when, where and what happened. [1] |
| AmbulanceCalling emergency services | Dial 119 for a medical emergency or injury. The operator asks whether it is a fire or a medical emergency. 119 can be called from a mobile phone, PHS, fixed telephone or public telephone. [1] |
| Fire brigadeCalling emergency services | Dial 119 in case of a fire. The operator answers '119, fire or ambulance?'. [1] |
| Other emergency linesCalling emergency services | 118 is the Coast Guard emergency number and can be dialled from a public telephone without coins. [1] |
Notes
- The medical advice line #7119 runs in 42 areas, not nationwide, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Police advice is #9110.
Sources
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan (Ministry of Justice): Chapter 10 Emergencies and Disasters (Life in Japan guide) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.