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.
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Table of contents
- 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)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
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.
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.
Crime Statistics (4th Quarter 2024)
May 30, 2025, 8:55 p.m.
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The South African National Police has released crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2024.
For statistics by main crime type and method, please refer to the next page, “Number of Crimes in the Republic of South Africa (January 2025 - March 2025).”
The number of violent crimes this period decreased slightly (-5.8%) compared to the same period last year.
However, violent crime remains at a high level in South Africa, with an average of 62 murders and 476 robberies per day, and commercial crimes (fraud, etc.) and kidnappings are also on the rise.
Also, be careful of phishing emails and fraudulent phone calls pretending to be from bank employees.
For more information, see the South African National Police website
https://www.saps.gov.za/services/crimestats.php
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● Embassy of Japan in South Africa Website: http://www.za.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Caution regarding water storage, etc.
May 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
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1. In South Africa, water supply systems are deteriorating nationwide due to lack of maintenance, population growth, and other factors.
2. Rand Water has announced that it will carry out maintenance work from Thursday, May 29th to Monday, June 2nd, which may affect a wide area, including Johannesburg and Tshwane, with reduced water pressure and interruptions to the water supply (see link below).
3. With the possibility that water supply may become even more difficult in the future in mind, we recommend that you make preparations on a daily basis, such as purchasing and storing drinking water (long-term storage possible) and keeping some water for daily use.
4. In addition, each household and business should consider purchasing and stockpiling long-term food, medicine, daily necessities, fuel, etc. (As gasoline is flammable, please refuel your car frequently).
<Link to related announcement by Rand Water>
https://www.randwater.co.za/media/media_statements/Rand%20Water%20Planned%20Maintenance%20for%20May%20to%20July%202025%20%2022%20May%202025%20_.pdf
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● Embassy of Japan in South Africa Website: http://www.za.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Address: 259 Baines St, Cnr Frans Oerder St, Groenkloof, Pretoria
Tel: +27 12 452 1500 Consular and Security Email: consul@pr.mofa.go.jp
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Robbery against Japanese nationals
May 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
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1. The outline of the incident is as follows:
(1) At around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, a Japanese national was walking in Gqeberha, commonly known as the CBD (Central Business District) in Port Elizabeth, when a man stood in front of him and suddenly grabbed his right arm.
(2) At the same time, two men approached the Japanese national from behind, pulled off the waist pouch he was wearing, snatched the smartphone from inside the pouch, and fled.
2. In this regard, please take safety precautions by paying attention to the following points:
(1) Regardless of time of day or night, please refrain from walking within the city and travel by car instead.
(2) If you are confronted with a weapon and asked to give money or valuables, do not resist under any circumstances. If you resist, there is a very high risk that you will be harmed with a gun, knife, or other weapon.
(3) Please take precautions in advance, such as setting up your smartphone so that you can reset all data remotely in case it is stolen and keeping a record of emergency contact information such as your credit card number. In addition, if you become a victim of theft, please take measures to minimize the damage by immediately suspending use of the device.
3. If you are involved in an incident or accident, please file a report with the police and contact the Embassy with a summary of the incident.
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● Embassy of Japan in South Africa Website: http://www.za.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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