Prefecture Directory · Chubu
Aichi 愛知県
Aichi Prefecture, centered on Nagoya, is the manufacturing heartland of Japan and home to the global headquarters of Toyota. The prefecture has the largest concentration of Brazilian nationals in Japan and a substantial Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, and Nepalese resident population. Nagoya is Japan's third-largest city and a major center for advanced medical care.
Healthcare landscape
Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya City University Hospital, and Aichi Cancer Center are the prefecture's principal tertiary-care facilities. Many major hospitals in the Nagoya metropolitan area have international patient departments with multilingual staff. Aichi International Association (AIA) Multicultural Center offers consultation in 13 or more languages and is a key resource for foreign residents navigating healthcare and insurance systems.
Multilingual medical support
AIA Multicultural Center
Aichi International Association (AIA) / 公益財団法人愛知県国際交流協会
- Phone
- 052-961-7902
- Hours
- Contact AIA directly for current consultation hours
- Languages
- 13+ languages
Public health center (保健所)
Aichi Prefecture operates public health centers (保健所, hokenjo) across its municipalities. Public health centers manage infectious disease surveillance, maternal and child health programs, and mental health consultation. Contact the prefectural health department or your municipal office to locate the nearest hokenjo.
Emergency numbers in Japan
- Ambulance / Fire: 119
- Police: 110
- Japan Helpline (24-hr English): 0570-000-911
- JNTO Tourist Helpline: 050-3816-2787 (available for medical referrals)
See our emergency guide for full details on calling an ambulance and communicating with emergency services in Japan.
Last reviewed: September 2026