COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
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Information for the past 30 days.
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- May 30, 2025, midnight Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)
- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)
May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
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- May 30, 2025, 6:50 p.m. Mobile phones are now permitted in the Embassy's Consular Hall and Japan Information and Cultural Center.
- May 30, 2025, 12:40 p.m. Fraudulent contracts for tuition fees, housing, etc. (Warning)
- May 26, 2025, 11:50 a.m. Warning about fraud in relation to tuition fees, housing contracts, etc.
- May 21, 2025, 1:35 p.m. Large-scale traffic restrictions due to the ASEAN Summit
Mobile phones are now permitted in the Embassy's Consular Hall and Japan Information and Cultural Center.
May 30, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
As part of the Embassy's security measures, the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia has required all visitors to keep their mobile phones in the guardhouse or main lobby.
Mobile phones can now be brought into the Consular Hall and the Japan Information and Cultural Center after passing through security check at the guardhouse.
However, please refrain from taking photographs or videos of the interior of the Embassy.
Please note that the consular section has introduced a reservation system to avoid having visitors wait in the waiting room for long periods of time in crowded conditions. Please prepare the documents necessary for application and notification in advance before visiting. However, you do not need to make a reservation in advance to register your overseas voter card.
We will continue to strive to make the Embassy Consulate Hall a place where Japanese residents can use safely, securely, and with satisfaction.
(Contact details for local embassy)
〇Embassy of Japan in Malaysia
Address: No.11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: (03) 2177-2600 (main)
Website: https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu Tel: (60-88) 254169
Website: http://www.kotakinabalu.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Fraudulent contracts for tuition fees, housing, etc. (Warning)
May 30, 2025, 12:40 p.m.
(Contact details for local embassy)
Consulate General of Japan in Penang
Address: Level 28, Menara BHL No. 51, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah 10050 Penang, MALAYSIA
Phone: (604) 226-3030 (main)
Website: https://www.penang.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Warning about fraud in relation to tuition fees, housing contracts, etc.
May 26, 2025, 11:50 a.m.
【reference】
A questionable contract has the following characteristics:
○ Using some reason, they request that payments be transferred to a different account, such as an employee's personal account, rather than the school's official account.
○You will be asked to transfer money before viewing the property or signing a contract.
○ The owner is not present during the viewing, or cannot be met in person. The agent is handling the matter alone.
○The landlord or agent's contact information is missing or incorrect.
○They provide contact information for their real estate agent colleagues and several school staff members.
○ They ask you to sign a contract without giving you any specific explanation.
(Contact details for local embassy)
〇Embassy of Japan in Malaysia
Address: No.11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: (03) 2177-2600 (main)
Website: https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu Tel: (60-88) 254169
Website: http://www.kotakinabalu.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Large-scale traffic restrictions due to the ASEAN Summit
May 21, 2025, 1:35 p.m.
The following roads will be closed from Friday, May 23rd to Wednesday, May 28th:
From Friday, May 23 to Friday, May 26 (from 7:00 a.m. until all representatives arrive in stages)
・KLIA Expressway
・North South Expressway Central Link (Elite) (KLIA~Putrajaya)
・New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) (Subang~Jalan Duta)
・Guthrie Corridor Expressway
・North South Expressway (PLUS) (Sg Buloh~Jalan Duta)
・Maju Expressway (MEX)
・Kuala Lumpur Seremban Expressway (Sg Besi~City Center)
・Lingkaran Putrajaya
・Jalan Istana
・Jalan Damansara
・Jalan Tun Razak
・Jalan Ampang
・Jalan Sultan Ismail
・Jalan Bukit Bintang
・Jalan Imbi
・Jalan Parlimen
・Jalan Kuching
●May 26th (from 8:00 am until arrival completion, from 5:30 pm until arrival completion, from 7:00 pm until arrival completion)
・Intersection of Jalan Ampang~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan Pinang
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Jalan Kia Peng
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Persiaran KLCC
●May 27th (8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
・Intersection of Jalan Ampang~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan Pinang
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Jalan Kia Peng
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Persiaran KLCC
●May 27th (11:45 am to 1:00 pm)
Jalan Tun Razak
・Jalan Mahameru
・Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim
●May 27th (13:45 to 15:00)
・Jalan Parlimen~Jalan Kuching
・Jalan Sultan Ismail
・Intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan P Ramlee
・Intersection of Jalan Perak~Jalan Pinang
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Jalan Kia Peng
・Intersection of Jalan Stonor~Persiaran KLCC
●May 28th (8:00 AM)
・KLIA Expressway
・Elite (KLIA~Putrajaya)
・NKVE (Subang~Jalan Duta)
・Guthrie Expressway
・PLUS Expressway (Sg Buloh~Jalan Duta)
・MEX
・KL~Seremban Expressway (Sg Besi~City Center)
・Lingkaran Putrajaya
・Jalan Istana
・Jalan Damansara
Jalan Tun Razak
・Jalan Ampang
・Jalan Sultan Ismail
・Jalan Bukit Bintang
・Jalan Imbi
・Jalan Parlimen
・Jalan Kuching
(Contact details for local embassy)
〇Embassy of Japan in Malaysia
Address: No.11, Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: (03) 2177-2600 (main)
Website: https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu Tel: (60-88) 254169
Website: http://www.kotakinabalu.my.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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