Medical Care

Please read about Japan's medical care system in English here.

Please use your web browser's translation function for websites available only in Japanese.

Where to find Medical Facilities that support your language

• Medical information network (NAVII)
  Use this website to search for clinics, hospitals and pharmacies in your area.

Over-the-Phone Interpretation Service for Medical Facilities

Medical facilities in the Oita Prefecture can use this service. Please show the flyer below to a healthcare staff.

Please click here to read more about this service.

Medical Questionnaires in English and Other Languages

• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Website
  Download the translations of the forms in various languages. 

Call an Ambulance (119)

• Dial 119 to call an ambulance. 
• The hotline offers a free over-the-phone interpretation service. More information here (Website available only in Japanese)
• You can also use your smartphone to video call the emergency hotline. More information here (Website available only in Japanese) 
• You can read the Guide for Ambulance Services in English and other languages here. 

After-Hours Pediatric Care 

Hours:  Open Daily 8 PM to 10 PM

Phone: 097-574-7876 (Please call before going to the facility)

Address：Oita Health Center 1415 Miyazaki, Oita City

Read more information here (Website available in Japanese only)

Medical Advice Hotlines

Who	Hotline	Purpose
Individuals aged 15 years old and above	#7119	Call this hotline if you are unsure whether to call an ambulance or need a medical advice
Children aged 14 years old and below	#8000	Call this hotline if you are unsure whether to call an ambulance or need medical advice.

Prescription Drug Information

• Kusuri no Shiori
  Use this website to look up drug information sheets in English

Oita Healthcare Services Handbook

You can read the handbook here in English and other languages.