Emergency / Medical Information

• ・The multilingual contact center is a public service dedicated to foreign tourists provided by Okinawa Prefecture.
• ・We correspond to tourist information, interpretation services, disasters, and so on a phone.
• ・We correspond to 3 languages; English, Chinese, and Korean.

Office Hours: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
・TEL
・English：0570-077201
Multilingual Contact Center
・Chinese：0570-077202
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1.Accident of snorkeling have increased. In some cases, they lead to death.

5 Principles for Safety Snorkeling

1. It looks easy, but it takes practice
   Learn how to use the snorkel,mask and fins.
2. Floating isn't easy
   Wear a life jacket and wetsuit for more buoyancy.
3. The sea is beautiful, but hazardous
   swim in designated areas, check the weather and tides, and don't take risks.
4. Watch your physical Condition
   If you're not in good condition, dont't go in. No drinking alcohol.
   Accidents involving the middle-aged are increasing.
5. Don't go alone
   When you go in the sea, never go alone. Take a break after an hour.
   You may not make it to shore if you're tired.

2.Carefully select suppliers of marine leisure.（Safety mark）

It is a system, which Okinawa Public Safety Commission designate "Maruyu" (excellent) suppliers. Who supply marina business and beaches, diving business, and pleasure boats with sufficient safety measurements standards prescribed in "water safety ordinance" and so on. "Maruyu" means "Excellent safety measurements marine leisure supplier."
(Quoted from General Foundation Okinawa Marine Leisure Safety Bureau HP)

3.Dangerous creatures of the sea

The beautiful coral reefs are home to many types of creatures, and some of them are poisonous.
Learn how to avoid injury form these dangerous creatures. They won't hurt you if you avoid touching or provoking them unnecessarily.
※ http://www.eikanken-okinawa.jp/english/english.htm
(Okinawa Prefectural Institute of Health and Environment)

Box Jellyfish

This jellyfish appears from May to October.
It can be found in water as shallow as 50 cm. Its sting is very painful and can cause shock. Children are especially recommended to swim at a beach with jellyfish nets.

First Aid for box jellyfish stings

1. If you're stung, get out of the sea right away. Do NOT rub the affected area.
2. Pour plenty of vinegar on the affected area.
   *Vinegar is only effective for box jellyfish stings. Do not use it for other jellyfish stings.
3. Gently remove the tentacles by hand.
4. If it hurts, apply ice or cold water.

Information links for other dangerous organisms Be.okinawa

Language selection (top right of the screen)

general click

enjoy diving and snorkeling click（Screen middle）

snorkeling click（Screen middle）

※When breathing or heart is stopped, immediately perform artificial respiration and cardiac massage.

Okinawa is a region, which tend to be effected by typhoons. Lots of typhoons come close from June to October. Cancellation of airplanes, ships, buses, and monorails often happens due to typhoons.

Inquiries such as operation status

If reserved flights is canceled due to typhoon

Link：：http://www.bousai.okinawa.jp/ 　(Available in English, Chinese, and Korean）

Emergency hospitals

In some locations,only inquiries in Japanese can be handled.
When making an inquiry,please get help from some body who speaks Japanese.

Public medical services

foreign language support hospital

Okinawa Medical Info 2016. PDF download

At some hospitals, consultations in foreign languages are available at all times. Call to confirm.
(Okinawa International exchange &Human Resources Development Foundation)