Japan safety

Japan emergency numbers 110, 119 and 118 prepared on a hotel desk

Japan Emergency Numbers: 110, 119, 118 & Tourist Help

Know when to call 110, 119, 118 or #9110 in Japan, what to say, and how to reach multilingual tourist help when your phone or Japanese fails.

International traveler protecting his head beside a hotel bed during an earthquake in Japan

Earthquake in Japan: What Tourists Should Do (2026)

If an earthquake hits during your Japan trip, follow this location-based plan for hotels, trains and coasts, check English alerts, and use a safe Plan B.