Prefecture Directory · Tohoku
Miyagi 宮城県
Miyagi Prefecture centers on Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region and a major center for education, business, and medical research. The prefecture has one of the region's largest foreign resident populations, including many international students and technical workers. Sendai hosts multiple national university hospitals and is well-served by Tohoku Shinkansen connections.
Healthcare landscape
Tohoku University Hospital in Sendai is the region's foremost academic medical center and handles the most complex referral cases across Tohoku. Miyagi Children's Hospital and Sendai Medical Center supplement general acute care. Miyagi International Association (MIA) provides multilingual consultation and medical referral support for foreign residents throughout the prefecture.
Multilingual medical support
Foreign Resident Consultation
Miyagi International Association (MIA) / 公益財団法人宮城県国際化協会
- Phone
- 022-275-9990
- Hours
- Contact MIA directly for current consultation hours
Public health center (保健所)
Miyagi 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