Prefecture Directory · Kanto
Gunma 群馬県
Gunma Prefecture lies northwest of Tokyo in the Kanto interior, known for onsen resorts including Kusatsu and Ikaho, silk production history, and a significant manufacturing base. The prefecture has one of Japan's most internationally diverse foreign resident populations with notable Nepali and South American communities alongside large Vietnamese and Chinese communities. Maebashi is the prefectural capital; Takasaki is the commercial hub.
Healthcare landscape
Gunma University Hospital in Maebashi is the prefecture's primary advanced-treatment facility. The prefecture's One-Stop Center for Foreign Residents provides referrals to medical interpretation services and multilingual health guidance. Foreign residents in the manufacturing zones around Ota and Tatebayashi are served by a network of general hospitals with growing multilingual capacity.
Multilingual medical support
Gunma One-Stop Consultation Center for Foreign Residents
Gunma Prefectural Government — Culture and Foreign Resident Promotion Division / ぐんま暮らし・外国人活躍推進課
- Phone
- 027-289-8275
- Hours
- Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00; legal consultation 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10:00–12:00 (by appointment, one week advance)
- Languages
- English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Nepali, Simple Japanese, plus 83-language electronic translator
Gunma One-Stop Consultation Center for Foreign Residents — 群馬県 →
International patient resources
Sources include prefecture official pages, JNTO listings, and prefectural hospital associations. Verify language availability directly before visiting.
| Institution / Resource | Source |
|---|---|
| Gunma University Hospital (群馬大学医学部附属病院) | pref.gunma.jp |
Public health center (保健所)
Gunma 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.
Gunma 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