Prefecture Directory · Tohoku
Yamagata 山形県
Yamagata Prefecture occupies the inland mountain corridor of Tohoku, bisected by the Mogami River and known for its cherry production, hot spring resorts, and ski areas. The foreign resident population includes technical training workers in manufacturing and agriculture. Yamagata City and Sakata are the main service centers.
Healthcare landscape
Yamagata University Hospital in Yamagata City is the principal advanced-care facility. Regional hospitals in Sakata and Tsuruoka provide secondary care for the prefecture's western populations. AIRY (Association for International Relations in Yamagata) operates foreign resident consultation services and provides referrals to interpretation-accessible medical facilities.
Multilingual medical support
山形県外国人総合相談ワンストップセンター
公益財団法人 山形県国際交流協会（AIRY）
- Phone
- 023-646-8861
- Hours
- 火〜土 10:00〜17:00（言語により10:00〜14:00の枠あり）
- Languages
- 日本語, 英語, 韓国語, 中国語, ポルトガル語, タガログ語, ベトナム語
Public health center (保健所)
Yamagata 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