Life in Japan

Dial 119 for the fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial-free emergency number that connects the caller to fire and emergency medical services from any phone.  Unlike emergency number services in many other countries, the 119 system in Japan only connects to fire or ambulance services.  Police use a separate but similar emergency number, 110.  Dialing either from a landline will automatically locate your position. – Emergency_Assistance_PDF for Printing – More than 90% or departments are using three-way call services to communicate in English and other foreign languages when dialing for ambulance or fire. However, it is highly recommended that you know some basic essential vocabulary in Japanese, or keep this cheat sheet near your phone at home in the even that any English speaking operator is unable to help you. Basic Vocabulary:  Fire                                         KAJI DESU Car Accident                         JIDOUSHA JIKO DESU Ambulance                           KYUU KYUU DESU Police                                     KEISATSU DESU Ask a Neighbor / Passerby to Call for Help Please call an ambulance!                KYUU KYUU SHA O YONDE KUDASI Please call the fire department!      SHOBOSHA O YONDE KUDASAI Please call the police!                        KEISATSU O YONDE KUDASAI Describing Your…