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Safety Information and Useful Tools in Japan
Emergency numbers, disaster apps, live road information and how to find English-speaking clinics.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Numbers to memorise
Emergency calls in Japan are free and work from payphones too.
- 110 — police, for accidents and theft
- 119 — fire and ambulance
- #9910 — road hazard reports
- Your rental company's 24-hour line — save it in your phone
Apps to install before you go
Signal can drop in the mountains, so install offline maps and disaster apps in advance.
- The government's disaster app for visitors, with multilingual alerts
- The JMA rain radar and warnings page
- JARTIC for congestion and road closures
- Offline Google Maps areas
Medical care and language help
Every prefecture publishes a list of clinics that can handle foreign languages, searchable on the tourism board's site. Your travel insurer's assistance line can usually arrange interpretation too.
- Check that your travel insurance covers driving and overseas treatment
- Carry a passport copy and your policy number
Useful? Share it with your Japan road trip companions.
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Full background on this topic: What to Do If You Have an Accident in Japan
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