Prefecture Directory · Kyushu
Fukuoka 福岡県
Fukuoka Prefecture is the economic and cultural capital of Kyushu island, centered on Fukuoka City, Japan's sixth-largest city and a rapidly growing hub for technology, international business, and university education. The prefecture has one of Japan's fastest-growing foreign resident populations, including large Korean and Chinese communities and expanding Vietnamese, Nepalese, and Southeast Asian communities. Fukuoka City's proximity to South Korea and its startup ecosystem attract diverse international residents.
Healthcare landscape
Kyushu University Hospital and Fukuoka University Hospital are the prefecture's leading academic medical centers; Fukuoka City Hospital and multiple private tertiary facilities provide comprehensive coverage across the metropolitan area. Several Fukuoka hospitals have dedicated international patient centers with multilingual staff. FISOP provides consultation in 21 languages and operates a 24-hour, year-round telephone information line for foreign residents across Kyushu.
Multilingual medical support
福岡市外国人総合相談支援センター
公益財団法人福岡よかトピア国際交流財団
- Phone
- 0120-66-1799
- Hours
- 月〜金 9:00〜18:00（受付17:30まで）（土日祝・年末年始休）
- Languages
- 25 languages
Public health center (保健所)
Fukuoka 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