COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was 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.
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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
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- May 7, 2025, midnight Caution as tensions rise between India and Pakistan
- 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)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
Caution as tensions rise between India and Pakistan
May 7, 2025, midnight wide area information
We have issued comprehensive information on India and Pakistan.
[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.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
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- May 8, 2025, 6:05 p.m. Caution over rising tensions between Pakistan and India
- May 8, 2025, 6 p.m. Notice from the Embassy (Drones in various locations across Pakistan)
- May 7, 2025, 1:10 p.m. Embassy Announcement (Closing of Pakistani Airspace Following Indian Airstrikes)
- May 7, 2025, 10:45 a.m. Caution over rising tensions between Pakistan and India
- May 7, 2025, 8:10 a.m. Announcement from the Embassy (Warning regarding rising tensions between Pakistan and India)
- April 30, 2025, 6:20 p.m. Notice from the Embassy: "Caution regarding the terrorist incident that occurred near Pahalgam in the Indian Territory of Jammu and Kashmir"
Caution over rising tensions between Pakistan and India
May 8, 2025, 6:05 p.m.
1. The Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) held a press conference and stated that a large number of Indian drones had been flown across Pakistan, including Karachi, and that casualties had also occurred in Sindh province.
2. I ask all Japanese nationals residing in the country to continue to take steps to prevent harm by refraining from going out for non-essential reasons, especially at night, and to avoid becoming caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
3. In addition to the above points, please also see the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○Our "Safety Information Distribution X"
https://x.com/CGJapanKRC_SFT
○Our website: "Safety and Medical"
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/anzen.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
Emergency Contact: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi Tel: (+92-21) 3522-0800
[Contact Information]
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Tel: 021-3522-0800
Email: japan.consulate.karachi@kr.mofa.go.jp
Notice from the Embassy (Drones in various locations across Pakistan)
May 8, 2025, 6 p.m.
[Main text]
1. According to some reports, drones have been allowed to fly in various parts of Pakistan. It has also been reported that drones have crashed, injuring some civilians.
2. If you see a drone flying or approaching, please ensure your own safety. Also, do not approach the crash site. Also, please be mindful of the safety of yourself and your family by obtaining the latest information.
3. In addition to the above, please be mindful of the following precautions and act with due consideration for your own safety and that of your family.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from various local news sources and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Stay away from areas where gatherings are taking place.
(3) Avoid going near places that are likely to be targets of terrorist attacks (government agencies, military, police and other security authority facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.)). If you do stop at other places (restaurants, markets, media outlets, stations, bus stops, large shopping facilities, etc.), try to do so quickly and efficiently. Always pay attention to your surroundings and leave the area immediately if you notice any suspicious situation.
4. In addition to the above points, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area, such as regional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
○ Embassy website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Pakistan):
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for three months or more, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are overseas.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
Embassy Announcement (Closing of Pakistani Airspace Following Indian Airstrikes)
May 7, 2025, 1:10 p.m.
●パキスタン航空当局によれば、今回のインドによる空爆を受け、少なくとも48時間にわたりパキスタン空域を閉鎖する旨発表しました。
また、パキスタン航空によれば、本7日未明より航空便の運航は中止しており、その他の航空会社についても、予約客に対し、個別に連絡をとっているようです。
●在留邦人の皆さまにおかれましては、報道等において最新の情報を入手していただくよう十分心がけてください。
なお、上記注意点以外にも、外務省広域情報など当地で安全に滞在するための参考となる情報が以下のウェブサイトに掲載されておりますので、そちらもあわせて御確認下さい。
○ 当館ホームページ：
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ 外務省海外安全ホームページ（パキスタン）：
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ 在留届及び「たびレジ」への登録のお願い
海外渡航前には、万一に備え、家族や友人、職場等に日程や渡航先での連絡先を伝えておくようにして下さい。３か月以上滞在する方は、緊急事態に備え、必ず在留届を提出してください。
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
また、３か月未満の旅行や出張などの際には、海外滞在中も安全に関する情報を随時受けとれるよう、外務省海外旅行登録「たびレジ」に登録してください。
（詳細はhttps://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/# 参照）
○ 緊急時の連絡先：０５１－９０７２５００(在パキスタン日本国大使館代表）
Caution over rising tensions between Pakistan and India
May 7, 2025, 10:45 a.m.
1. Local media reports that India conducted airstrikes in multiple locations, including areas under Pakistani control, in the early hours of the 7th, resulting in multiple casualties. No damage has been reported in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces under the jurisdiction of our Embassy.
2. As tensions between Pakistan and India may escalate in the future, we ask that Japanese nationals residing in the country continue to obtain the latest information from the media, etc., for the time being, and take due consideration of their safety, including considering the appropriateness of any actions they take.
3. In addition to the above points, please also see the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○Our "Safety Information Distribution X"
https://x.com/CGJapanKRC_SFT
○Our website: "Safety and Medical"
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/anzen.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
Emergency Contact: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi Tel: (+92-21) 3522-0800
[Contact Information]
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Tel: 021-3522-0800
Email: japan.consulate.karachi@kr.mofa.go.jp
Announcement from the Embassy (Warning regarding rising tensions between Pakistan and India)
May 7, 2025, 8:10 a.m.
[Main text]
On April 22nd, a terrorist attack occurred near Pahalgam in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, including foreign tourists, in a shooting at civilians. It is reported that the Pakistan-based Islamic extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) splinter group, the Trans-Atlantic Resistance Front (TRF), was responsible.
2. The Indian Ministry of Defence has announced that it has attacked at least nine terrorist sites where plans for terrorist attacks against India were being carried out.
According to reports, Pakistani security officials revealed that India had carried out airstrikes on Pakistani-controlled territory in the early hours of the 7th, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
3. All Japanese nationals residing in Japan are requested to make every effort to obtain the latest information from the media, etc.
4. In addition to the above points, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area, such as regional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
○ Embassy website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Pakistan):
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for three months or more, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are overseas.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
Notice from the Embassy: "Caution regarding the terrorist incident that occurred near Pahalgam in the Indian Territory of Jammu and Kashmir"
April 30, 2025, 6:20 p.m.
[Main text]
[Main text]
On April 22nd, a terrorist attack occurred near Pahalgam in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, including foreign tourists, in a shooting at civilians. It is reported that the Pakistan-based Islamic extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) splinter group, the Trans-Atlantic Resistance Front (TRF), was responsible.
2. According to various reports, in response to this incident, the Pakistani and Indian governments have responded by immediately closing border checkpoints, and small-scale firing between the militaries of both countries continues near the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the areas controlled by the two countries. There are also reports that India is considering a military response, so it is necessary to keep a close eye on developments between the two countries.
3. All Japanese nationals residing in Japan are requested to make every effort to obtain the latest information from the media, etc.
4. In addition to the above points, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area, such as regional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
○ Embassy website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Pakistan):
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for three months or more, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are overseas.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
