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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Theft and assault incidents involving Japanese nationals
Oct. 7, 2025, 11:40 p.m.
1. The following theft and assault incidents occurred in Addis Ababa, involving Japanese nationals.
(1) Date and time of the incident: Sunday, October 5th, around 3:30 PM. (2) Location: On the street in front of Ambassador Mall in the Arada district. (3) Summary of the incident: The victim had left Ambassador Mall and was walking south when a group of three men approached her and asked her to buy some miscellaneous items. One of the men grabbed her right arm tightly and, before she realized it, stole two mobile phones from her shoulder bag. The other two men made gestures of trying to pull the man away from the victim, but after the crime, all three men walked away north. The assailants were all black males in their teens. The victim suffered a contusion on her right upper arm as a result of the forceful grip on her right arm.
2. To avoid becoming a victim of crime
(1) In Addis Ababa, there are many cases of theft (pickpocketing, snatching) and robbery while walking, day or night. Just like Ethiopians, foreigners can become targets at any time. When traveling on foot, you should always be aware that you are a target. Please avoid walking early in the morning and at night in particular.
(2) In most cases of theft (pickpocketing, snatching) and robbery, perpetrators grab the victim's arm, splash water or spit on them, or persistently pursue them under the pretense of selling something to them in order to attract their attention and steal their valuables. If your cell phone is clearly visible and not attached to your body, you are more likely to become a victim. Please attach chains or straps to wallets, cell phones, and other valuables, attaching them to your clothing or body, and make sure to carry them in a way that is not visible to others.
(3) Always be alert to your surroundings, and if you notice anything unusual, such as a suspicious person approaching, leave the area immediately and ask for help in easy-to-understand language from a police officer or a person nearby.
(4) If the other person threatens you with a firearm or knife, prioritize your safety and comply without resistance.
3. If you become a victim of a crime, please contact the following immediately.
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Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
POBOX5650, Bole Sub-city Woreda6, House No.431, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-mail: japan-embassy@ad.mofa.go.jp (Embassy representative)
E-mail: ryoji@ad.mofa.go.jp (Security Consular Team Representative)
Tel: 011-667-1166 (embassy main phone number)
HP: https://www.et.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
<Emergency Contact>
Consular Security Team Mobile phone: +251-911-200-721 (Yokoyama) Email: junnosuke.yokoyama@mofa.go.jp
Mobile phone: +251-911-216-773 (Uemura) Email: satoshi.uemura@mofa.go.jp
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Warning about the Irecha Festival
Oct. 2, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
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1. Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th are the Irreecha Festival (an Oromo ethnic festival). Large-scale festivals will be held around Maskal Square in Addis Ababa on Saturday, October 4th, and in Bishoftu (Debre Zeyit) on Sunday, October 5th.
2. Every year, many people from all over Oromia gather in Addis Ababa for the festival. Congestion is expected with road closures, police checkpoints and security checks taking place across much of the city, particularly around Maskal Square, where the festival will be held.
3. During the preparation period for the festival, from around noon on Friday, October 3rd, extensive road closures are expected to take place in the city leading to Mescal Square until the end of the festival.
4. Places where large numbers of people gather, such as festival venues, can become targets for terrorist attacks, and there is also the possibility of people becoming victims of crimes such as purse snatching and baggage theft. It is also not possible to rule out the possibility that excited crowds may turn into riots.
5. All Japanese nationals residing overseas should make an effort to gather the latest information, and when going out, should exercise caution and avoid going near sealed-off areas, directions from which strange noises are heard, or places where crowds are gathered.
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Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
POBOX5650, Bole Sub-city Woreda6, House No.431, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-mail: japan-embassy@ad.mofa.go.jp (Embassy representative)
E-mail: ryoji@ad.mofa.go.jp (Security Consular Team Representative)
Tel: 011-667-1166 (embassy main phone number)
HP: https://www.et.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
<Emergency Contact>
Consular Security Team Mobile phone: +251-911-200-721 (Yokoyama) Email: junnosuke.yokoyama@mofa.go.jp
Mobile phone: +251-911-216-773 (Uemura) Email: satoshi.uemura@mofa.go.jp
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Caution for the Mescal Festival
Sept. 26, 2025, 12:05 a.m.
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1. The Mescal Eve Festival will be held across the country on Friday, September 26th, and the Mescal Festival, a Christian celebration, will be held the following day, Saturday, September 27th.
2. Every year, a large-scale event is held in Meskal Square in Addis Ababa. As a result, extensive roads in the city leading to Meskal Square are expected to be closed from around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26th, when the Meskal Eve Festival is scheduled to begin, until around 8:00 p.m. when the event ends.
3. During the event, traffic restrictions and security checks are expected to cause congestion around Mescal Square, and a large number of people are expected to gather.
4. Event venues and other places where large numbers of people gather can become targets for terrorist attacks, and there is also the possibility of people becoming victims of crimes such as purse snatching and baggage theft. It is also not possible to rule out the possibility of excited crowds turning into riots.
5. All Japanese nationals residing overseas should make an effort to gather the latest information, and when going out, should exercise caution and avoid going near sealed-off areas or places where crowds gather.
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Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
POBOX5650, Bole Sub-city Woreda6, House No.431, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
E-mail: japan-embassy@ad.mofa.go.jp (Embassy representative)
E-mail: ryoji@ad.mofa.go.jp (Security Consular Team Representative)
Tel: 011-667-1166 (embassy main phone number)
HP: https://www.et.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
<Emergency Contact>
Consular Security Team Mobile phone: +251-911-200-721 (Yokoyama) Email: junnosuke.yokoyama@mofa.go.jp
Mobile phone: +251-911-216-773 (Uemura) Email: satoshi.uemura@mofa.go.jp
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