EMERGENCY & USEFUL INFO
Here we present useful information services via links and applications to help foreign visitors and residents with emergency support, disaster updates, legal assistance, and special information to help you in Tokyo and Suginami Ward in particular. All of the following offer English assistance, while some offer support in other languages as well.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- Police: 110
- Fire/Ambulance: 119
USEFUL LINKS
NOTICE: Information About the Coronavirus
About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (external link)
Recent and current information (February 2020) regarding preventative measures and information about the Coronavirus in Japan.
NHK World Japan (external link)
Multilingual Emergency Updates (20 languages) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and disasters in Japan.
Emergency Support
Emergency Support (external link)
English support phone numbers & emergency Japanese
Emergency Assistance Japan (external link)
Medical & security assistance, for questions about medical insurance, etc.
Emergency, health, and phone services as well as useful phone numbers such as hospitals, airports, tourist info and more
Disaster & Weather Information
Japan Meteorological Agency (external link)
Real-time earthquake, tsunami, typhoon information and more
Japan Weather Forecast For Travelers (external link)
Choose the area of Japan and the date by clicking on a simple map
10 Day Weather Forecast Tokyo (external link)
A quick look at the weather for the next 10 days in Tokyo
NHK World Japan (external link)
Multilingual Emergency Updates (20 languages) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and disasters in Japan.
Suginami Guidance
Suginami Association For Cultural Exchange (external link)
Useful information for foreign residents and long-term visitors of Suginami Ward including events and more
Suginami Disaster and Disaster Prevention E-Mail Service (external link)
Register to receive email updates in English about disaster prevention in Suginami, Tokyo
Free Consultation Services For Foreigners (external link)
Information about free consultation services for foreigners in Suginami, available in English and Chinese
Suginami Hourly Weather Forecast (external link)
Check the hourly weather, temperature, and precipitation probability in Suginami Ward, Tokyo
Traffic & Transportation
JR East Train Status Information (external link)
Real-time info on delays etc. for JR train lines
Real-time traffic and route updates for roads in Tokyo, also including hotels and tourist sites enroute
Legal Assistance
Tokyo Public Law Office (external link)
Professional law assistance for foreigners in Japan available in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
Tokyo Bar Association (external link)
Legal counseling for foreigners available in Japanese with English and Chinese translators
Tokyo International Consultation Committee (TICC)
Tokyo International Communication Committee (external link)
Homepage for the TICC, providing multi-lingual support for foreign residents in Japan
Free Consultation Topics and Schedules (external link)
Check the schedule for consultations available in 12 languages regarding visas, marriage, divorce, insurance, labor, and more
Tips For Tokyo Life (external link)
Information on emergency telephone numbers and example situations of when to call
