Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population and has historically been one of its most internationally diverse, home to one of Japan's oldest Chinatown districts and a large foreign resident community. Located just 30 minutes from Tokyo, it offers strong international infrastructure. This guide covers Yokohama's emergency contacts, English-friendly hospitals, the Kawasaki immigration bureau, and support resources for the substantial foreign population of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Key Emergency Numbers in Yokohama
Police Emergency
110
24/7, say "English please"
Ambulance/Fire
119
24/7, interpreter available
Police Consultation (Yokohama)
#045-623-0110
Multilingual support
Japan Visitor Hotline
050-3816-2787
24/7, EN/ZH/KO/ES
Population
3.76M
Region
Kanto
Immigration
044-200-4411
Ward Office
Nishi Ward Office (Yokohama)