Hyogo Prefectural Police English Page

English(英語)

Dial 110 in emergency

You can dial 110 and talk to a police officer in English. So please answer his/her questions cool and calm.

Is it an incident or an accident？・・robbery, traffic accident or fight etc.
Where did it happen？・・Address, landmark buildings, intersection,distance etc.
When did it happen？・・Rough idea of the time such as "five minutes ago".
Can you describe the suspect？・・Sex, number of suspects, facial feature/appearance, dress,escape measures and direction.
What is the present situation？・・Detail of the accident/incident, damages, injured or not etc.
May I have your name, address and phone number, please？

Police officers are commanding the police station or patrol cars by radio to handle it while questioning you. So please answer his/her questions cool and calm.

Even a non-Japanese speaker can talk to the officer in English through an interpreter.

Various procedures

When you lost your property, when you found a lost property.(Lost and Found)

Q1.

What should I do when I lose my belongings?

A1.

Report the lost item(s) of property to a police station,Koban or Residential police box immediately.
If you lost your belongings at a train station,department store,etc, refer to the facility manager.
If you lost your passport or resident card,you might be requested to submit the certificate which proved that you reported to the police station in the process of reissue.
Please refer to the police station to which you reported about the issue of the certificate.(You need to show your ID in principle when you apply for the certificate)

Q2.

What should I do when I find lost property that someone has lost?

A2.

Promptly return it to the person who lost it or report it to any police station,koban or residential police box.
If you fail to report the found property to the police within 7 days, you will not be entitled to receive a reward when the owner is found.
When the property is found at a particular place such as a train station or a department store,report the found property to the facility staff or employees.
However,if you fail to report the found property to facility staff within 24 hours,you will not be entitled to receive a reward when the owner is found.

Safe and secure life

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE JAPANESE RULES AND FOLLOW THEM

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LIVE SAFE AND WELL IN JAPAN Ｑ＆Ａ

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Avoid crimes happening in daily life

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To Avoid being a sexual crimes victim

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To protect children from crimes

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Beware of Bicycle Theft

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For the technical intern trainees

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Beware of Car Break-Ins!

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STOP!Shoplifting!!

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Shoplifting is a crime!!

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traffic safety

Information「brake fade」

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Procedure for illegal parking

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Key Points of the Revised Road Traffic Act 2024

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Traffic Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians and Cyclists

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They are the Traffic Safety Guidelines for pedestrians and cyclists in Japan. Information such as traffic accident response and things to be careful when passing the streets is on the guidelines.

Stick to the rules Enjoy Japan

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This video explains the traffic rules and how to drive a car to foreigners visiting Japan, and traffic accidents and violations foreigners often encounter. Please watch and utilize it.

To all foreigners driving in Japan

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In recent years, an increasing number of foreigners have been involved in driving accidents resulting in injury or death. Road conditions vary from country to country, but many foreigners have expressed concerns about driving on the left, the narrow roads, and the difficulty of understanding road signs.

Mandatory effort to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle

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What does the diamond-shaped mark on the road mean?

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Disaster countermeasures

Disaster Preparedness Guide for Children and Parents

click here (Hyogo International Association)

manga

Crime Prevention Tips (Gambling is Dangerous)

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Crime Prevention Tips (Bank Account)

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Not to fall for alluring words

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Be careful of “Easy work with big money”

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Be careful of job offers asking you to subscribe a mobile phone!

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Don’t fall into shrewd temptations (Danger of Drugs)

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Original video

CALL POLICE: DIAL 110

BICYCLE THEFT

IF YOU HAVE FOUND PROPERTY

IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR PROPERTY

other

To proprietors of establishments serving liquor

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Living in Hyogo