Japan Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Japan
110 / 119
General Emergency
110
Police
119
Ambulance / Medical
119
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
JPY (¥)
Official Language
Japanese
Country Code
+81
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Japan
Urban / City
40-50 km/h
Rural
60 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Distance tolls on expressways (ETC card system or cash/card booths).
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: NO TIPPING! Considered rude/insulting. Exceptional service is included. Change is returned completely.
- DO Mute mobile phones in trains ('Manner Mode') and refrain from calling.
- DO Remove shoes at entrances to homes, temples, and tatami rooms.
- DON'T Never leave a tip.
- DON'T Never stick chopsticks vertically into rice (associated with funeral rites).
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (100V, 50Hz East / 60Hz West). US flat-blade adapters mandatory!
Tap Water: Excellent quality, safe to drink directly from the tap.
Insider Tip: Tipping in Japan is not customary and often considered insulting. Change is returned strictly down to the last yen.
