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What are emergency services like in Japan?

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When we asked members about emergency services in Japan, they wrote...

"Emergency services are common and can be accessed by calling 119 for a fire or ambulance and 110 for police. I am a 20 minute public transit ride away from several different hospitals, or a 10 minute drive. The best hospitals in the city are The University of Tokyo Hospital and St. Luke's International Hospital. I am unfamiliar with their care as I have not had to visit yet," wrote a member who made the move to Tokyo, Japan.

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"Emergency services in Japan are highly efficient and reliable. In the event of an emergency, the best way to call for an ambulance is to dial the emergency number 119. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free of charge. When calling, it is important to provide the operator with as much information as possible, such as the exact location of the emergency, the type of emergency, and any other relevant information. The operator will then dispatch an ambulance to the scene as quickly as possible," explained one expat living in Japan.

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