Health & Emergencies(12 guides)

Dental Emergency in Japan: Finding Help Fast

How to find a dentist for sudden tooth pain in Japan, what an emergency visit may cost, and how to get care when you do not speak Japanese.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Earthquake in Japan: What Tourists Should Do

Simple steps for tourists during and after an earthquake in Japan, how to read alerts, and official channels to follow.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Japan Emergency Numbers Cheat Sheet (110, 119, 118)

The emergency phone numbers to know in Japan: 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance, 118 coast guard, plus #7119 and #8000 for medical advice.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Seeing a Doctor in Japan: English Help and Costs

How to find an English-speaking doctor in Japan, what a visit roughly costs without insurance, and how to keep receipts for an insurance claim.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Lost Something in Japan? How the Koban Lost-and-Found System Works

How to recover a lost wallet, phone, or bag in Japan using the koban police box system, plus how to contact trains and taxis about lost items.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Lost Passport in Japan: Step-by-Step Recovery for Tourists

Lost your passport in Japan? The order of steps: police report, your embassy, and the document you need to fly home.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Finding Period Products and Pain Relief in Japan

Where to buy tampons, pads, and period pain relief in Japan, what the packaging looks like, and how to ask the pharmacist for the right medicine.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Japanese Drugstore Guide: Finding Medicine by Active Ingredient

Match your usual medicine to a Japanese equivalent by active ingredient, plus import limits and pharmacist tips.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Finding Medicine After Hours in Japan

Where to buy medicine late at night in Japan: 24-hour drugstores, convenience stores, and after-hours clinics, plus when to ask a pharmacist or doctor.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Japan's Summer Heat: Staying Safe While Sightseeing

How hot and humid Japan gets in summer, the warning signs of heat illness, where to cool down, and how to check the official heat alert.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Do You Need Travel Insurance for Japan? Real Cost Examples

What medical care costs without insurance in Japan, what travel insurance covers, and how to read a policy.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Typhoon Hits Your Japan Trip: Cancellations, Refunds, and Plan B

What to do when a typhoon cancels your train or flight in Japan: refunds, planned suspensions, and hotel tips.

Updated: 2026-06-13