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To call an ambulance or fire engine, dial 119.
In Japan, dial 119 for a fire engine in case of fire or an ambulance for sudden illness or first aid.
In Japan, dial 119 for a fire engine in case of fire or an ambulance for sudden illness or first aid.
Hospitals offering multilingual assistance *There are three in
Kitakyushu
Search the following website.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html
Call #9110, and they will direct you to the relevant helpline if you are having trouble communicating in Japanese or if you are unsure exactly where to go for assistance.
Japan is prone to earthquakes. If the epicentre of a major earthquake
is in the sea,
it could
trigger a tsunami. An
earthquake early warning is issued when an earthquake of intensity 5 or higher
occurs, which
is likely to cause
significant damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) website provides
information on
earthquakes and disasters.
https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html