COVID-19 risks
Aug. 15, 2024, midnight
[Danger level]
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic Level 1: Take ample caution. (New)
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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding threats in the maritime areas around Somalia and Yemen
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●There is a risk of continued damage from piracy and other incidents (Note) in the waters around Somalia.
In the waters around Yemen, there have been incidents of attacks on civilian ships and other vessels by Yemen's Houthis, as well as incidents of civilian ships, including those related to Japan, being seized.
●Operators of ships sailing through the waters around Somalia and Yemen, and those planning to board such ships, should be fully aware of the dangers of these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Caution regarding the Nairobi International Trade Fair
Oct. 2, 2025, 3:45 p.m.
During the event, Ngong Road and surrounding roads leading to Jamhuri Park, the venue, will be congested throughout the day, with severe traffic congestion occurring especially in the evening. We ask Japanese residents and travelers to check traffic information before going out and choose routes and times that will avoid traffic congestion as much as possible.
In addition, there have been reports of frequent cases of mobile phone snatching on Ngong Road, so to prevent this from happening, we ask that you please keep your valuables within your sight and exercise extreme caution when using your mobile phone on the street.
In the past, there have been many cases of pickpocketing, purse snatching, purse snatching, and street robbery in the area surrounding the event. If you are planning to attend the event, we ask that you take extra precautions against crime.
In recent years, there has been an increase in terrorist attacks targeting soft targets, and large-scale international events and other places where large numbers of people gather tend to be more susceptible to terrorist attacks. Please remain vigilant at all times and take sufficient precautions, such as checking evacuation routes in advance in preparation for unforeseen circumstances.
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Attention regarding strike and protests by airport staff union at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Sept. 26, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
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September 26, 2025 Embassy of Japan in Kenya Tel: +254-20-2898-000 (24-hour service)
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