（英語）(Translated by)
Nagareyama International Friendship Association
Phone 04-7178-6007（Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00～16:00）

List of Useful Living Information

Emergency Medicine and Ambulances in JapanQ.

Can I call an ambulance for free in Japan?

A.

Yes, there is no charge if you just call for an ambulance.

Q.

Can anyone call an ambulance for free?

A.

Yes, the cost of dispatch is covered by taxes, but even foreigners who come to Japan for work or tourism
can call an ambulance for free.

Q.

Are there any fees that may be charged?

A.

Yes, there are.
An ambulance can be called when a person becomes too ill or seriously injured to go to a hospital on hisor her own.
Ambulances transport injured and ill patients to the emergency rooms of large hospitals that provide
advanced treatment.
There is no charge for just calling an ambulance, but if a person with a minor illness is taken to a major
hospital for emergency treatment, he or she will be charged a fee. Furthermore, there is also a cost if thepatient is seriously ill and receives medical care from a physician during the transportation process.

Q. What should I do if I am wondering if I need an ambulance or if I should seek immediate medicalattention?
A. If you are wondering if you really need an ambulance or if you should seek immediate medical attention,please refer to the information below.
Guide for Ambulance Service
This is a guide prepared by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
and Communications on "Symptoms for which you should call an ambulance without hesitation" and"Points to note when calling an ambulance." Please check the following QR code for details.

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EnglishChineseKoreanJapanesehttps://www.fdma.go.jp/publication/portal/items/portal002_japanese.pdf

Englishhttps://www.fdma.go.jp/publication/portal/items/portal002_english.pdf

Chinesehttps://www.fdma.go.jp/publication/portal/items/portal002_chinese.pdf

Koreanhttps://www.fdma.go.jp/publication/portal/items/portal002_korean.pdf

ONLINE QQ Website「Kodomo QQ Kids Emergency」

This website is supervised by the Japan Pediatric Society, and provides guidelines for
deciding whether or not to seek medical care at a hospital during the night or on
holidays. The age group is children age 1month to 6 years.Please check the following QR
code for details.
http://kodomo-qq.jp
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1. Click on the symptom closest to your child’s condition among the "Symptoms of Concern."
2. Select the specific symptoms listed on that symptom page using the checkboxes and click on the"View Results" button.
3. "Go! Go to the hospital by ambulance," "Go! Go to the hospital by car /taxi" or "Wait. Let’smonitor your child at home," etc. are displayed, and instructions on how to deal with thesituation are shown.
Q. Are there any hospitals that accept seriously ill patients who need hospitalization or surgery on
holidays or in the middle of the night?
A. There are three secondary emergency medical institutions in Nagareyama City that accept
seriously ill patients requiring surgery or hospitalization 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you feel you need to see a doctor immediately, you can take a private car or tax to any of thefollowing hospitals to seek medical attention.
For details of each hospital, please check the QR code. (Japanese only)
１．Toukatsu Hospital〒270-0153

102-1 Naka, Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture

TEL 04-7159-1011
http://www.tokatsu-hp.com/kyukyu/
Emergency Center

２．Nagareyama Central Hospital〒270-0114

2-132-2 Higashi-Hatsuishi, Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture

TEL 04-7154-5741
https://nch.or.jp/guidance/ambulatory-care-guidance/emergency/
Outpatient Emergency Medicine

３．Chiba Aiyukai Kinen Hospital〒270-0161

1-1 Hiregasaki, Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture

TEL 04-7159-1611
https://chibaaiyu-kai.com/Outpatient Reception and Medical Hours:
Emergency patients are available 24 hours a day.
April 2024
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