How to Call 7119 in Japan: English Guide for Foreign Residents
Quick Answer #7119 is Japan’s free medical advice hotline. Call it when you’re unsure if your situation needs a 119 ambulance. A trained nurse answers, asks about your symptoms, and tells you: call 119 now, go to the ER, or wait until morning. Free from any Japanese phone. Available 24/7 in Tokyo (with English interpretation), Osaka, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kyoto, and Hyogo. In a life-threatening emergency (chest pain, unconsciousness, severe bleeding) — skip 7119 and call 119 immediately. ...