Prefecture Directory · Shikoku
Ehime 愛媛県
Ehime Prefecture occupies the northwestern coast of Shikoku along the Uwa Sea and Seto Inland Sea, known for mandarin orange production, the Dogo Onsen hot spring resort, and a significant maritime industry. Matsuyama is the prefectural capital and the largest city in Shikoku. Foreign residents include technical training workers in aquaculture, shipbuilding, and food processing.
Healthcare landscape
Ehime University Hospital in Toon City and Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital are the main tertiary-care facilities. The prefecture's coastal and island geography means some communities rely on regional hospitals for routine care with ferry transport to Matsuyama for advanced treatment. EPIC (Ehime Prefecture International Center) provides multilingual consultation and coordinates interpreter referrals for foreign residents.
Multilingual medical support
愛媛県外国人相談ワンストップセンター
公益財団法人 愛媛県国際交流協会（EPIC）
- Phone
- 080-4783-5253
- Hours
- 月〜土 9:00〜17:00
- Languages
- やさしい日本語, 英語, シンハラ語
Public health center (保健所)
Ehime 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