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.
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.
Caution regarding protests in Indonesia
Aug. 31, 2025, midnight spot information
●Protest demonstrations are being held every day across Indonesia in opposition to allowances for members of parliament.
●As violent clashes between police authorities and demonstrators continue, the possibility cannot be ruled out that the protests will become even more intense and prolonged in the future.
●As some disorderly and illegal activities have been taking place during the demonstrations, please refrain from unnecessary outings and be careful not to go near the National Diet, local assemblies, police stations, etc.
●If you are staying in Indonesia, please stay up to date with the latest information, take measures to ensure your own safety, and consider stockpiling water, food, fuel, etc.
●If you are considering traveling to Indonesia, please take appropriate precautions, such as making an effort to gather the latest local information in advance.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in Asian waters
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●In Asian waters, there have been many incidents of piracy (Note), including boarding by armed groups, and the total number of incidents in the Singapore Strait in particular has been on the rise again in recent years.
●Operators of ships sailing through Asian waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering piracy and other incidents in 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.
Table of contents
- Oct. 15, 2025, 11:40 a.m. Demonstration information (Makassar City: Wednesday, October 15th)
- Oct. 10, 2025, 6:10 p.m. Regarding SNS advertisements that lead to the misunderstanding that we are the Japanese Association of Bali
- Oct. 10, 2025, 3:50 p.m. [Tsunami Warning] Earthquake occurs off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines (Second report)
- Oct. 10, 2025, 12:10 p.m. An earthquake occurs off the coast of the Philippines (off the coast of Davao)
- Oct. 10, 2025, noon [Tsunami Warning] Earthquake occurs off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines
- Oct. 9, 2025, 8:05 p.m. [Warning] Regarding social media advertisements impersonating the Japanese Association of Indonesia
Demonstration information (Makassar City: Wednesday, October 15th)
Oct. 15, 2025, 11:40 a.m.
1. The scheduled times and locations for the demonstration are as follows:
(1) Demonstration demanding an investigation into the gasoline hoarding incident Time: 13:00 Location: Makassar Port Police Station (Street: Jl. Ujung Pandang)
South Sulawesi Provincial Police Headquarters (Street: Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan)
(2) Protest demonstration against the bribery case by the Makassar City Police Narcotics Investigation Division Time: 13:00 Location: Makassar City Police (Street: Jl. Ahmad Yani)
(3) Protest demonstration against environmental pollution of farmland by PT. Vale Indonesia Time: 13:00 Location: South Sulawesi Governor's Office (Street: Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
PT. Vale Indonesia (Street: Jl. Somba Opu)
(4) Demonstration demanding the resignation of the President of Universitas Negeri Makassar. Time: 1:00 PM. Location: Universitas Negeri Makassar (Street: Jl. AP Pettarani)
(5) Protest demonstration against corruption cases in Luwu Utara Regency Time: 13:00 Location: South Sulawesi Provincial High Prosecutor's Office (Street: Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
AP Pettarani Flyover (Street: Jl. AP Pettarani)
(6) Protest demonstration against the unjust confiscation of alcohol by the Makassar City Police Time: 2:00 PM Location: Makassar City District Court (Street: Jl RA Kartini)
Makassar City Police Station (Street: Jl. Ahmad Yani)
2. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads where demonstrations are taking place, which may cause confusion and congestion. For your own safety, please avoid passing through the affected areas to avoid being caught up in unforeseen incidents, and be aware of your surroundings when going out. If you encounter a demonstration, please leave the area immediately.
3. There is a possibility that similar demonstrations will continue in the future. There is also a possibility that similar demonstrations will occur in other areas. Please continue to be vigilant.
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
Website: http://www.surabaya.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/makassar.html
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Regarding SNS advertisements that lead to the misunderstanding that we are the Japanese Association of Bali
Oct. 10, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
(1) The Bali Japan Club mainly disseminates information through its official website (http://www.japanclubbali.org/), Instagram (@balijapanclub), and WhatsApp for communication between members.
(2) Advertisements on social media impersonating the Indonesian Japanese Association have been confirmed. However, the Bali Japanese Association has not posted these advertisements on social media. Please note that these advertisements are not related in any way to the official information dissemination of the Bali Japanese Association.
(3) Please note that the Embassy is not aware of the existence of an organization called the “Indonesian Japanese Association” which is officially active in the area.
(4) There is information that these advertisements encourage you to register for LINE. Please be careful not to click on links displayed in advertisements or enter personal information such as your name or credit card information.
(5) The official website of the Japanese Club of Bali (http://www.japanclubbali.org/?p=1150) has also issued a warning about this matter, so please refer to it.
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[Contact] Consulate-General of Japan in Denpasar Konsulat Jenderal Jepang di Denpasar
Jl.Raya Puputan No.170, Renon, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: (+62) 0361-227628
Fax: (+62) 0361-265066
e-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp
Web: https://www.denpasar.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Opening hours: 8:30-12:00, 13:30-16:00
[Tsunami Warning] Earthquake occurs off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines (Second report)
Oct. 10, 2025, 3:50 p.m.
1. Following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Mindanao Island in the Philippines at 8:43 a.m. (Indonesian Western Time) on October 10th (2019), the Indonesian Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the following areas, and a tsunami was observed.
2. Tsunamis have been observed outside of the tsunami warning areas. Until the tsunami warning is lifted, please stay away from the coast, remain vigilant, and continue to gather information until the risk of a tsunami has completely passed.
[Tsunami observation area]
1. Halmahera Barat Province (North Maluku Province)
Tsunami height: 0.05 meters (5 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:42 (Central Indonesia Time)
2. Morotai Province (North Maluku)
Tsunami height: 0.10 meters (10 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:46 (Central Indonesia Time)
3. Sangihe Regency (North Sulawesi)
Tsunami height: 0.16 meters (16 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:29 (Central Indonesia Time)
4. Beo District (Talaud Regency) (North Sulawesi Province)
Tsunami height: 0.05 meters (5 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:12 (Central Indonesia Time)
5. Galano Village (Talaud Regency) (North Sulawesi Province)
Tsunami height: 0.05 meters (5 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:09 (Central Indonesia Time)
6. Melonguane District (Talaud Regency) (North Sulawesi Province)
Tsunami height: 0.11 meters (11 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:06am (Central Indonesia Time)
7. Essange District (Talaud Regency) (North Sulawesi Province)
Tsunami height: 0.17 meters (17 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 10:08 (Central Indonesia Time)
8. Biak Island (Papua)
Tsunami height: 0.13 meters (13 centimeters)
Time of occurrence: 13:10 (Indonesia Eastern Time)
[Tsunami warning area]
1. City/Region: Kepulauan Talaud (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 9:59 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
2. City/Region: Bitung (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 10:49 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
3. City/Region: Minahasa Utara (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 11:01 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
4. City/Region: Minahasa Selatan (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 11:02 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
5. City/Region: Supiori (Papua Province)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 12:26 PM (Eastern Indonesia Time)
Indonesian Meteorological Agency Official Website
https://www.bmkg.go.id/gempabumi/berpotensi-tsunami
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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An earthquake occurs off the coast of the Philippines (off the coast of Davao)
Oct. 10, 2025, 12:10 p.m.
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[Contact] Consulate-General of Japan in Denpasar Konsulat Jenderal Jepang di Denpasar
Jl.Raya Puputan No.170, Renon, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: (+62) 0361-227628
Fax: (+62) 0361-265066
e-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp
Web: https://www.denpasar.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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[Tsunami Warning] Earthquake occurs off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines
Oct. 10, 2025, noon
1. Following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that occurred off the coast of Mindanao Island in the Philippines at 8:43 a.m. (Indonesian Western Time) on October 10th (2019), with the epicenter at a depth of 56 km, the Indonesian Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the following areas:
2. If you live in an area where a tsunami warning has been issued, please stay away from the coast, remain vigilant, and continue to gather information until the risk of a tsunami has completely passed.
[Tsunami warning area]
1. City/Region: Kepulauan Talaud (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 9:59 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
2. City/Region: Bitung (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 10:49 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
3. City/Region: Minahasa Utara (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 11:01 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
4. City/Region: Minahasa Selatan (North Sulawesi)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 11:02 AM (Central Indonesian Time)
5. City/Region: Supiori (Papua Province)
Warning status: Wary (Level 1)
Estimated arrival time: October 10, 2025, 12:26 PM (Eastern Indonesia Time)
Indonesian Meteorological Agency Official Website
https://www.bmkg.go.id/gempabumi/berpotensi-tsunami
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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[Warning] Regarding social media advertisements impersonating the Japanese Association of Indonesia
Oct. 9, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
(1) The Japanese Association in Jakarta (JJC (Jakarta Japan Club) Individual Division) mainly disseminates information through its official website and official LINE account.
(2) Recently, advertisements on social media have been spotted impersonating the "Indonesian Japanese Association" using the name and logo of the JJC Individual Division. However, please note that the JJC Individual Division does not post advertisements on social media, and these advertisements are in no way related to the official dissemination of information by the JJC Individual Division.
(3) Please note that there is no officially operating organization called the “Indonesian Japanese Association” in the area.
(4) These advertisements may contain phrases such as "Completely free now," "Free participation campaign," and "Asset building and investment opportunities." However, please be careful not to click on links displayed in advertisements or enter personal information such as your name or credit card information.
(5) The official website of the JJC Individual Division has also issued a warning about this matter, so please refer to it.
○JJC Individual Division Official Website (Announcement)
https://jjc.or.id/kojin/oshirase/
Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Consular Section
Embassy main phone number: 021-3192-4308 (available 24 hours a day) For urgent matters outside of business hours on weekdays or on holidays, you will be connected to an emergency operator.
Embassy website: http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/index_jp.html
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