The AIDS Hotline

To communicate with the AIDS Hotline, call 0120-46-1995

To receive a copy of regular updates on AIDS treatment or information, please fax, call or email

The Aids Hotline is the only 24-hour, toll-free Aids information number for foreigners in Japan. You will not reach a recorded message on this line, you will be able to talk with someone.

The Aids Hotline provides counseling as well as information--even it is in the middle of the night and the caller is worried, confused or just needs someone to talk to. The Hotline also answers inquiries about contracting Aids, Aids symptoms, testing and treatment.

The Aids situation in Japan is still a very taboo subject and is considered to be a foreign or foreigner-related disease. Therefore at The Aids Hotline, confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Getting an Aids test in Japan AIDS Treatment Centers in Japan

The least expensive and most confidential way to get an Aids test is to go to your local Public Health Clinic (Hokenjo). They are located in every neighborhood and urban area throughout Japan. If you are unsure about where the closet hokenjo is to you, call your ward office or simply ask your train station or local police box where you can find it.

The term for blood test in Japanese is “ketsueki kensa”, and Aids test is “Aizu no testo”. The test costs ¥2,000 and in theory is confidential however some health centers have been asking foreigners for names or alien registration cards. Thus, it is very important NOT to give your name or any personal information about yourself. The system is based on receiving an assigned number and you can call in and give your number for the results.

If you have any problems at the hokenjo, walk to a pay phone and call The Aids Hotline. The Aids Hotline will call the hokenjo and remind them of YOUR RIGHTS!

AIDS Treatment Centers in Japan

To communicate with the AIDS Hotline, call 0120-46-1995
To receive a copy of regular updates on AIDS treatment, information or to serve as an AIDS Hotline volunteer, please fax, email to the AIDS Hotline.

The Aids Hotline works in conjunction with Aids Project USA.