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Aomori 青森県
Aomori occupies the northern tip of Honshu island and is known for its Nebuta Festival, apple production, and the Tsugaru Strait crossing to Hokkaido. The prefecture's foreign resident population has grown in step with agricultural technical training programs. Hirosaki and Aomori cities are the main centers for government services and medical care.
Healthcare landscape
Hirosaki University Hospital is the prefecture's principal advanced-treatment facility and the regional referral center for complex cases. Foreign residents in the prefecture's agricultural and manufacturing zones typically access routine care through local clinics and general hospitals. The prefectural tourism and international exchange organization provides multilingual consultation support and medical form assistance.
Multilingual medical support
外国人相談窓口
公益社団法人 青森県観光国際交流機構 国際交流グループ
- Phone
- 017-718-5147
- Hours
- 月〜金 10:00〜17:00（英語・フィリピン語は月・火・木・金のみ）
- Languages
- 日本語, 中国語, 英語, フィリピン語
Public health center (保健所)
Aomori 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