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.
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Safety measures for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival
Sept. 30, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
3. During the above period, many people will be traveling from mainland China, which will increase the mobility of people in the area, and it is expected that large numbers of people will gather, especially in tourist spots. Therefore, if you are going out in the area, please be sure to keep the following points in mind.
(1) Obtain the latest public safety information and make an effort to confirm the safety of your destination. When you are out, be careful not to talk loudly and be vigilant of your surroundings.
(2) Pay attention to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, and make efforts to ensure sufficient safety when going out with multiple people, especially if you are with children.
(3) If you come across a rally or other place where a large number of people gather, never approach carelessly. Do not take pictures of the gathering with your smartphone or post them on your personal social media.
(4) Carry your Hong Kong ID or other identification when going out in case you are asked to prove your identity by the police.
(5) Do not approach suspicious objects or objects whose ownership is unknown.
(6) If you are involved in any trouble, please contact the museum (telephone: 852-2522-1184) immediately for assistance.
4. Furthermore, if you are traveling to mainland China during the above period, please be extremely vigilant about your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious individuals, and make every effort to ensure your safety. Also, please be careful to take sufficient precautions when going out in groups, especially if you are traveling with children. In particular, please pay attention to the following points.
- Respect local customs, be aware of your surroundings, and be mindful of your words, actions, and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Avoid going out alone at night (trouble is especially likely to occur in bars late at night).
- Even during the day, be aware of your surroundings, refrain from speaking loudly in Japanese, and avoid any conspicuous or provocative behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
- When going out, pay attention to your surroundings, and be especially careful in places where large numbers of people gather, such as squares.
- If your passport is lost or stolen in mainland China during periods when Chinese public institutions are closed, such as during National Day, various procedures within China may not be carried out and it may take longer than usual, so please be very careful when managing your passport.
5. For other reference information regarding safety measures, etc., please see below.
○ Our Embassy website: "Hong Kong Safety Guide"
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100189268.pdf
○The Embassy's website: "Hong Kong Safety Guide [Supplement] - Emergency Preparedness"
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000529744.pdf
○ "Safety Guide" prepared by other diplomatic missions in China
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/manual/china_manual.html
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 (from overseas, please call area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, Block 1, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concord Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
Our hotel will respond to any emergency situation 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number above during closed hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response, your call will be transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason your call is not successfully transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 3008-2092.
Temporary closure due to Typhoon Warning Signal 8 issued in Hong Kong (Part 2)
Sept. 24, 2025, 10:35 p.m.
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 (from overseas, please call area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, Block 1, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concord Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
Our hotel will respond to any emergency situation 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number above during closed hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response, your call will be transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason your call is not successfully transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 3008-2092.
Temporary closure due to Typhoon Warning Signal 8 issued (Hong Kong)
Sept. 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
4. The opening hours for tomorrow (Wednesday, September 24th) will be as follows:
(Even if Signal 8 is lifted, if Extreme Conditions is issued, the facility will be closed just like Signal 8, so both situations will be referred to below as "Signal 8, etc.")
(1) If Signal 8 or other warnings are lifted by 7:00 AM, the museum will open as usual from 9:15 AM. (2) If Signal 8 or other warnings are lifted between 7:00 AM and noon, the museum will open two hours after the warnings are lifted. (If Signal 8 or other warnings are lifted between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, the museum will open from 1:30 PM.)
(3) If Signal 8 or other warnings are lifted after noon, the facility will be closed for the entire day.
5. We will inform you of future opening times etc. via consular email. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to Japanese residents during the temporary closure, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 (from overseas, please call area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, Block 1, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concord Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
Our hotel will respond to any emergency situation 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number above during closed hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response, your call will be transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason your call is not successfully transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 3008-2092.
Caution following the issuance of Typhoon Warning Signal 8 (Hong Kong)
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 (from overseas, please call area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, Block 1, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concord Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
Our hotel will respond to any emergency situation 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number above during closed hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response, your call will be transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason your call is not successfully transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 3008-2092.
