Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region and an important educational hub, home to Tohoku University and a significant international student population. Located in a seismically active region, Sendai has invested heavily in multilingual disaster preparedness resources since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This guide covers emergency contacts, hospitals in Sendai with foreign patient support, and the resources available for foreigners in Miyagi Prefecture.
Key Emergency Numbers in Sendai
Police Emergency
110
24/7, say "English please"
Ambulance/Fire
119
24/7, interpreter available
Police Consultation (Sendai)
#022-221-0110
Multilingual support
Japan Visitor Hotline
050-3816-2787
24/7, EN/ZH/KO/ES
Population
1.09M
Region
Tohoku
Immigration
022-267-1111
Ward Office
Aoba Ward Office (Sendai)