Prefecture Directory · Chugoku
Okayama 岡山県
Okayama Prefecture occupies the southern Chugoku region along the Seto Inland Sea, with a warm climate that has made it one of Japan's leading fruit-producing regions. The prefecture hosts Okayama University and AMDA, the humanitarian medical organization whose international activity was documented by AMDA-IMIC. Foreign residents include international students, researchers, and technical training workers.
Healthcare landscape
Okayama University Hospital is the prefecture's leading academic medical center and a nationally recognized research institution. AMDA's headquarters in Okayama has historically shaped the prefecture's engagement with international health issues. Okayama Prefecture International Exchange Foundation (OPIEF) provides multilingual consultation in 23 languages and offers the main telephone support line for foreign residents navigating healthcare across the prefecture.
Multilingual medical support
外国人サポート窓口
一般財団法人 岡山県国際交流協会（OPIEF）
- Phone
- 0120-007-173
- Hours
- 月〜土 9:00〜17:00
- Languages
- 11 languages
Public health center (保健所)
Okayama 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