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.
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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- 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.
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- June 17, 2025, 6:20 p.m. Voting overseas for the 27th ordinary election of the House of Councillors (early request for ballot papers, etc. for voting by post, etc.)
- June 10, 2025, 5:40 p.m. [Resent] [Warning] Pickpocketing incident involving Japanese nationals
- June 9, 2025, 10:25 p.m. [Warning] Pickpocketing incident involving a Japanese national
- June 7, 2025, 12:45 a.m. [Warning] New cases of EMPOCH infections in Ethiopia
Voting overseas for the 27th ordinary election of the House of Councillors (early request for ballot papers, etc. for voting by post, etc.)
June 17, 2025, 6:20 p.m.
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1. The 27th regular election for the House of Councillors will be held this summer. Those who are registered with the overseas voter register and have an overseas voter card can vote in three ways: "Voting at an overseas diplomatic mission, etc.", "Voting by post, etc.", and "Voting in Japan."
2. In addition to voting at a Japanese embassy or consulate overseas, voting by post is also available as a method of voting from overseas.
"Voting by mail, etc." is a voting method in which a person who is registered on the overseas voter roll requests and receives a ballot paper etc. directly from the municipal election management committee where they are registered, and then sends the completed ballot paper etc. to the municipal election management committee where they are registered. The process of requesting, receiving and sending the ballot paper etc. requires one and a half round trips with the election management committee, so the procedure for "voting by mail, etc." takes a certain amount of time.
You can request a ballot paper or other document at any time without waiting for the election announcement date, so if you plan to vote by post, please request it early. If you have any questions about how to request a ballot, please contact the election administration committee of the city, town, or village where you are registered.
In addition, city/ward/town/village election administration commissions have been sending out ballots and other materials for the 27th ordinary election of the House of Councillors to overseas voters since May 29th for which they have already received requests.
3. Even after receiving the ballot paper for “Voting by Post, etc.”, it is possible to switch your voting method from “Voting by Post, etc.” to “Voting at a Japanese Embassy, etc.”
However, when requesting a ballot paper etc. from the city/ward/town/village election commission in which you are registered in order to vote by post, you will need to send the original overseas voter certificate along with the request for the ballot paper etc. Therefore, you will not be able to vote via overseas diplomatic missions, etc. until your overseas voter certificate is returned by the election commission.
4. If a person who is registered on the overseas voter roll returns to Japan temporarily and establishes a residence in Japan, etc., they will be removed from the overseas voter roll four months after the date on which that date is recorded on the family register attachment, and will not be able to vote overseas.
If your name has been removed from the overseas voter roll, you will need to reapply to be registered on the overseas voter roll. Please note that it usually takes about one month to register on the overseas voter roll, and that you must have continuously resided in the jurisdiction of the overseas diplomatic mission that has jurisdiction over your address for more than three months in order to apply.
For more information on the overseas voting system and voting methods, please visit the following website or contact the Embassy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: "Overseas Voting, Referendums, and National Referendums"
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/senkyo/index.html
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website: "About the overseas voting system"
https://www.soumu.go.jp/senkyo/hoho.html
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[Resent] [Warning] Pickpocketing incident involving Japanese nationals
June 10, 2025, 5:40 p.m.
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There was a transmission error so we are resending the message.
1. The following pickpocketing incident occurred in Addis Ababa, in which a Japanese national was the victim.
(1) Date and time of incident: Sunday, June 8th, around 1:00 p.m. (2) Location: On the street near Mexico Square in the Kircos district (3) Summary of the incident
The victim was walking when a group of three men approached him in the opposite direction and stole his mobile phone from the left rear pocket of his trousers without his knowledge. The victim was not spoken to or physically touched during the crime, and after realising that his mobile phone was lost, he recalled being approached by the three men in an unnatural way and realised that the phone had been stolen at that time. The perpetrators were all Ethiopian-looking men around 20 years old, one of whom had a shaved head and the other had an afro-like hairstyle. At the time of the crime, the victim was being persistently followed from behind by several children begging for money, but it is unclear whether this was related to the crime.
2. How to avoid becoming a crime victim
(1) In Addis Ababa, there are many cases of theft (pickpocketing, snatching) and robbery while walking, regardless of the time of day or night. Just like Ethiopians, foreigners can become targets at any time. When traveling on foot, please be aware that you are always a target. In particular, avoid walking early in the morning or at night.
(2) In most cases of theft (pickpocketing and snatching), the thief will grab the victim's arm, splash water or spit on them, or persistently cling to them pretending to sell something to them in order to attract their attention and steal their valuables. If it is obvious that you are carrying a mobile phone and it is not tied down, you will be targeted. An effective preventative measure is to attach chains or straps to valuables such as wallets and mobile phones and tie them to your clothes or body.
(3) Always be on alert for your surroundings. If you notice any suspicious people approaching or anything unusual, leave the area immediately and ask for help in easy-to-understand language from a police officer or people around you.
(4) If the other person is carrying a firearm or a knife and threatening you, prioritize the safety of your life and comply without resisting.
3. If you become a victim of a crime, please contact the following immediately.
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[Warning] Pickpocketing incident involving a Japanese national
June 9, 2025, 10:25 p.m.
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1. The following pickpocketing incident occurred in Addis Ababa, in which a Japanese national was the victim.
(1) Date and time of incident: Sunday, June 8th, around 1:00 p.m. (2) Location: On the street near Mexico Square in the Kircos district (3) Summary of the incident
The victim was walking when a group of three men approached him in the opposite direction and stole his mobile phone from the left rear pocket of his trousers without his knowledge. The victim was not spoken to or physically touched during the crime, and after realising that his mobile phone was lost, he recalled being approached by the three men in an unnatural way and realised that the phone had been stolen at that time. The perpetrators were all Ethiopian-looking men around 20 years old, one of whom had a shaved head and the other had an afro-like hairstyle. At the time of the crime, the victim was being persistently followed from behind by several children begging for money, but it is unclear whether this was related to the crime.
2. How to avoid becoming a crime victim
(1) In Addis Ababa, there are many cases of theft (pickpocketing, snatching) and robbery while walking, regardless of the time of day or night. Just like Ethiopians, foreigners can become targets at any time. When traveling on foot, please be aware that you are always a target. In particular, avoid walking early in the morning or at night.
(2) In most cases of theft (pickpocketing and snatching), the thief will grab the victim's arm, splash water or spit on them, or persistently cling to them pretending to sell something to them in order to attract their attention and steal their valuables. If it is obvious that you are carrying a mobile phone and it is not tied down, you will be targeted. An effective preventative measure is to attach chains or straps to valuables such as wallets and mobile phones and tie them to your clothes or body.
(3) Always be on alert for your surroundings. If you notice any suspicious people approaching or anything unusual, leave the area immediately and ask for help in easy-to-understand language from a police officer or people around you.
(4) If the other person is carrying a firearm or a knife and threatening you, prioritize the safety of your life and comply without resisting.
3. If you become a victim of a crime, please contact the following immediately.
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[Warning] New cases of EMPOCH infections in Ethiopia
June 7, 2025, 12:45 a.m.
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According to WHO information, 14 new cases of EMPOCH have been confirmed in Ethiopia (region below), bringing the total number of infected people to 17. According to the Africa CDC, in addition to the 17 confirmed cases, there are 40 suspected cases.
(1) Moyale town, Borena zone, Oromia region: 5 cases (3 of which are initial cases)
(2) East Wellega District, Oromia Region: 1 case; (3) Addis Ababa: 3 cases; (4) Bahir Dar Special District, Amhara Region: 1 case; (5) Harar Region: 1 case; (6) Central Ethiopia Region: 1 case; (7) Southwest Region: 2 cases; (8) Boricha County, Sidama Region: 1 case; (9) Omo Beyam and Omo Nada counties, Jimma District, Oromia Region: 2 cases.
The first case is clade 1b, and it is speculated that the infection is mainly transmitted by sexual contact. In addition, since the cases have been spreading throughout Ethiopia, there are thought to be potential patients in each region.
3. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a wide-area infectious disease information regarding EMPOCH for the entire world to raise awareness.
Reference: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C032.html
4. Infection prevention measures: Take the following infection prevention measures and consult a doctor immediately if you suspect you may have been infected.
●Avoid contact with droplets or bodily fluids of people with symptoms.
Avoid contact with rodents and other mammals (including their carcasses) that may carry the Empox virus, and refrain from eating or handling wild game meat (bushmeat).
●Perform hand hygiene using soap and water or an alcohol-based disinfectant.
●Please be aware that having sexual relations with an unspecified number of people involves risks.
(reference)
○Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Quarantine Station https://www.forth.go.jp/moreinfo/topics/newpage_00033.html
○National Institute of Infectious Diseases https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/kansennohanashi/408-monkeypox-intro.html
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