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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Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- 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
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
[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.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Robbery against Japanese nationals
May 8, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
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1. The outline of the incident is as follows:
(1) At around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th, a Japanese national was walking in the CBD (Central Business District) of Kimberley when he was approached by two black men.
(2) The men surrounded the Japanese national and grabbed him, speaking in a threatening manner, demanding that he hand over his smartphone, etc.
(3) Furthermore, one of the men pulled a knife from his chest, a struggle ensued, and the Japanese man collapsed to the ground.
(4) The men stole the smartphone and fled.
2. In this regard, please take safety precautions by paying attention to the following points:
(1) 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.
(2) Regardless of time of day or night, please refrain from walking within the city and travel by car instead.
(3) Please take precautions in advance, such as setting up your smartphone so that it can be initialized 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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An increase in hijackings by so-called "blue light gangs"
May 2, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
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1. Some media outlets have reported an increase in hijackings by so-called "blue light gangs."
2 Their modus operandi involves disguising themselves as real police officers by wearing police uniforms and carrying police badges, and using vehicles with blue lights to resemble police vehicles to conduct traffic checks on highways, ask moving vehicles to stop, and steal the vehicles and money and valuables.
3. Recently, much damage has been reported on Winnie Mandela Drive and Beyers Naude Drive in Johannesburg.
4. Keep in mind that there are criminals who pretend to be police officers, so do not easily trust them and take thorough safety measures, such as dealing with them in a place where you can ensure your own safety.
5. If you are a victim of such a crime, please file a complaint with the police authorities and contact the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of South Africa with a summary of the situation.
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Tel: +27 12 452 1500 Consular and Security Email: consul@pr.mofa.go.jp
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