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Japan's police (警察) are generally helpful and trustworthy. Here's how to get help.
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Emergency: Call 110
For crimes in progress, accidents, or immediate danger, call 110. Say 'Keisatsu wo yonde kudasai' (警察を呼んでください - Please call the police). Interpreter services are available.
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Visit the nearest police box (交番 Koban)
For non-emergencies (lost items, reporting a crime after the fact), go to the nearest Koban. Staff are usually helpful. Use your translation app if needed.
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Foreign Affairs Division
Major police stations have a Foreign Affairs Division (外事課) that can assist foreign nationals with translation.
📞 Multilingual Police Hotline: 03-3501-0110
Weekdays 8:30am–5:15pm
🗣️ Useful Phrases
I need police help.
警察に助けを求めています。
I was the victim of a crime.
犯罪の被害を受けました。
I want to file a report.
届出をしたいです。
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