Emergency Numbers in Japan
Japan has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 110, ambulance 119 and fire 119.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Japan. Numbers can change; if you live in Japan, check with your local authority.
Japanese public holidays 2026
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
Emergency numbers in every country
Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in Japan: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Japan?
Japan has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 110, ambulance 119 and fire 119.
What is the ambulance number in Japan?
For an ambulance in Japan, call 119.
What is the police number in Japan?
To reach the police in Japan, call 110.
What is the fire service number in Japan?
For the fire service in Japan, call 119.
Does 112 work in Japan?
112 is not an emergency number in Japan. Call 110 instead, and do not count on 112 being passed on.
Does 911 work in Japan?
911 is not an emergency number in Japan. Call 110 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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