Emergency Information
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US Embassy & Consulates
US Embassy Tokyo
- Phone: 03-3224-5000
- Address: 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Emergency (after hours): 03-3224-5000
US Consulate Osaka
- Phone: 06-6315-5900
- Address: 2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka
Hotel Addresses (Japanese)
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Tokyo Hotel (Jul 18-21, Jul 28-30)
TBD (update once booked)
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Kyoto Hotel (Jul 21-24)
TBD (update once booked)
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Osaka Hotel (Jul 24-28)
TBD (update once booked)
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Essential Japanese Phrases
Getting Help
| English | Japanese | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| Help! | 助けて！ | Tasukete! |
| Emergency | 緊急 | Kinkyuu |
| Please call an ambulance | 救急車を呼んでください | Kyuukyuusha wo yonde kudasai |
| Please call the police | 警察を呼んでください | Keisatsu wo yonde kudasai |
| I’m lost | 迷いました | Mayoimashita |
| I don’t understand | わかりません | Wakarimasen |
| Do you speak English? | 英語を話せますか？ | Eigo wo hanasemasu ka? |
Medical
| English | Japanese | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | 病院 | Byouin |
| Pharmacy | 薬局 | Yakkyoku |
| I feel sick | 気分が悪いです | Kibun ga warui desu |
| I have a headache | 頭が痛いです | Atama ga itai desu |
| I have a stomachache | お腹が痛いです | Onaka ga itai desu |
| Allergic to ___ | ___アレルギーです | ___ arerugii desu |
Medical / Allergy Info
Fill in your family’s specific info:
Papa
- Allergies:
- Medications:
- Blood type:
- Notes:
Mama
- Allergies:
- Medications:
- Blood type:
- Notes:
Bubu (16)
- Allergies:
- Medications:
- Blood type:
- Notes:
Gaby (14)
- Allergies:
- Medications:
- Blood type:
- Notes:
Allergy Cards (Japanese)
If anyone has food allergies, prepare cards in Japanese. Common allergies:
| Allergy | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | ピーナッツアレルギー |
| Tree nuts | ナッツアレルギー |
| Shellfish | 甲殻類アレルギー |
| Fish | 魚アレルギー |
| Eggs | 卵アレルギー |
| Milk/Dairy | 乳製品アレルギー |
| Wheat/Gluten | 小麦アレルギー |
| Soy | 大豆アレルギー |
Phrase: “I have a ___ allergy” = __アレルギーがあります (__arerugii ga arimasu)
Lost Item Contacts
Japan has excellent lost-and-found. If you lose something:
Trains
- JR East Lost & Found: 03-3231-1880
- Tokyo Metro: 03-3834-5577
- Go to the station master’s office
Taxis
- Keep your receipt! It has the taxi company’s number
- Or call the taxi association
General
- Koban (Police Box): Found items often go here
- Check back at the location — staff hold items
Travel Insurance
Company: _________
Policy #: _________
Emergency Phone: _________
Coverage includes: _________
Family Contact Info
| Person | Phone | Role |
|---|---|---|
Emergency contact at home: _________
Connectivity Backup
If your eSIM has issues:
- Convenience stores — Free WiFi (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson)
- Train stations — JR stations have free WiFi
- Starbucks — Free WiFi
- Buy a local SIM — Electronics stores, airport
Quick Reference
- Japan country code: +81
- Voltage: 100V (US plugs work, but some devices charge slower)
- Tipping: Not expected (can be offensive)
- Cash: Still king in many places — always carry some
- Convenience stores: ATMs that take foreign cards (7-Eleven, Lawson)