Useful Links

Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Japanese Ministry of Health website in English.

The Japan Times

Foreigners hotline for information about the emerging coronavirus – available in English

The Association of Medical Doctors of Asia Medical Information Center

The Association of Medical Doctors of Asia Medical Information Center will operate the service in eight languages between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. English will be accessible every day .
The phone number for the hotline is 03-6233-9266.

Hotline to inquire if you suspect symptoms of corona

Multilingual Consultation Service Regarding COVID19
03-6233-9266
Consultation in English
On weekdays during the period: 10:00 to 17:00
On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the period: 10:00 to 15:00

090-3359-8324
Consultation in English 
On weekdays during the period: 10:00 to 17:00

Contact numbers for questions about the Japanese government’s financial assistance planned to tackle the Corona pandemic:

Call Center(English is available. You can ask about the procedures to get the amount)
0570-066-630(Navigation dial) 03-6436-3605(Mobile)
Working hours: 8:30~17:30(Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays are off)

Sites that provide information on how to apply for assistance in English:

Time Out
Foreign residents can get the Japanese government’s ¥100,000 stimulus – here’s how

GaijinPot
Yes, Foreigners are Eligible for Japan’s ¥100,000 COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Medical and life services site

The Ministry of Justice
A DAILY LIFE SUPPORT PORTAL FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS