Prefecture Directory · Shikoku
Tokushima 徳島県
Tokushima Prefecture occupies the eastern portion of Shikoku island, bordering the Kii Channel and the mountainous interior. The prefecture is known for the Awa Odori festival, indigo dyeing, and a growing biotechnology and medical industry cluster. Foreign residents include technical training workers in agriculture and food processing.
Healthcare landscape
Tokushima University Hospital is the prefecture's leading academic medical center and a major employer of medical researchers. Tokushima Prefectural Central Hospital provides supplementary advanced care. TOPIA (Tokushima Prefecture International Affairs Association) provides multilingual consultation in 19 languages and assists foreign residents with healthcare access and navigation.
Multilingual medical support
外国人総合相談窓口
とくしま多文化共生支援センター（TOPIA）
- Phone
- 088-656-3312
- Hours
- 毎日 10:00〜18:00（土日含む）
- Languages
- 21 languages
Public health center (保健所)
Tokushima 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