Japan has several emergency numbers that can be dialed in case of need. These numbers should be known by both locals and visitors:
Police: 110
Ambulance/Fire: 119
Road Assistance: 117 (for emergency road-related issues)
These numbers are valid for domestic calls and don’t require any area codes or special dialing procedures.
2. Dialing Rules for Special Numbers
There are several special numbers in Japan Japan Phone Number List used for specific services or information. These numbers often don’t require any area codes or prefixes. Some examples include:
a. Toll-Free Numbers
Japan has toll-free numbers that start with 0120 and are free for the caller. When dialing a toll-free number within Japan, you simply dial the 12-digit number starting with 0120.
For example:
Toll-free helpline: 0120-123-456
b. Premium Rate Numbers
Premium rate numbers in Japan typically start with 0570. These are used for services such as customer hotlines, voting services, or other entertainment-related activities. Calls to these numbers may incur additional charges.
