Prefecture Directory · Kanto
Chiba 千葉県
Chiba Prefecture extends along Tokyo Bay and the Pacific coast east and south of the capital, encompassing Narita International Airport, the industrial Keiyo coastal zone, and the scenic Boso Peninsula. The prefecture has a large and diverse foreign resident population reflecting its role as the gateway region to Japan. Chiba City is the prefectural capital; Narita and Funabashi are major secondary centers.
Healthcare landscape
Chiba University Hospital and the Japanese Red Cross Narita Hospital are key facilities for international patient support, with Narita Hospital positioned specifically to serve international arrivals and airport-zone residents. Kameda Medical Center in Kamogawa is recognized for multilingual services including English, Chinese, and Vietnamese. IUHW Narita Hospital provides another international-facing option in the airport corridor.
Multilingual medical support
Foreign Resident Consultation Service
Chiba Prefecture International Center (MCIC) / 千葉県国際交流センター
- Phone
- 043-297-0245
- Hours
- Contact MCIC directly for current consultation hours
- Languages
- Japanese, Easy Japanese, English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Indonesian, Thai, Nepali, Russian, Hindi
International patient resources
Sources include prefecture official pages, JNTO listings, and prefectural hospital associations. Verify language availability directly before visiting.
| Institution / Resource | Source |
|---|---|
| Kameda Medical Center (亀田総合病院) | medical.kameda.com |
| Japanese Red Cross Narita Hospital (成田赤十字病院) | narita.jrc.or.jp |
| Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital (日本医科大学千葉北総病院) | japanlivingguide.com |
Public health center (保健所)
Chiba 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.
Chiba Prefecture health department website →
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