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 announced 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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Information for the past 30 days.
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- 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
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
[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.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
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- May 2, 2025, 7:15 a.m. State of Emergency declared in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula due to heavy rains
- May 1, 2025, 9 a.m. High Wind Warning (NZ North Island Wellington Region (Porirua, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington))
- May 1, 2025, 7 a.m. State of Emergency declared in Selwyn region due to heavy rains, flooding
State of Emergency declared in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula due to heavy rains
May 2, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
[Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch]
E-mail: enquiry.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp
TEL: +64-3-366-5680
Address: Consular Office of Japan
172 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011
(Postal address: PO Box 13748, Christchurch 8140)
Consular and Visa Office Hours: 9:15-12:15, 13:30-16:00
HP: https://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/consular_office_j.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JapanConsChristchurch/
This email is sent based on the email address registered in your residence notification or Tabi-Regi. If you have registered in your residence notification or Tabi-Regi and there are any changes to the information (address, mobile phone number, email address, etc.) or if you return to your home country or move out, please be sure to complete the procedure.
Residency notification: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
Tabireg: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Our office will consider issuing consular mail for projects that are considered non-profit and contribute to improving the welfare, safety, etc. of Japanese nationals residing in Japan, so please feel free to contact us.
High Wind Warning (NZ North Island Wellington Region (Porirua, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington))
May 1, 2025, 9 a.m.
Japanese nationals living in or planning to visit the Wellington region of New Zealand's North Island (Porirua, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington) are asked to follow the instructions of New Zealand authorities, check the latest information, and ensure their safety.
[New Zealand Meteorological Agency (MetService) related page]
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
[Wellington Region Crisis Management Website]
https://www.wremo.nz/
*Past consular emails can be viewed below.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMail.html?countryCd=0064
*This email is automatically sent to those who have registered for the Overseas Residence Notification and Tabi-Regi. If you know any Japanese people who have not received this email, please encourage them to register for the Overseas Residence Notification if they are staying in Japan for more than three months, and for the Tabi-Regi if they are staying for a short period of time.
(Residence Notification)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
(Tabi-reji)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
*Please follow the procedure to change your "Residence Notification" from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
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*We also post various information on our Facebook and Twitter accounts, so please follow us.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JICC.NZ/
X: https://x.com/AmbassadorofJa1
Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
Level 18 The Majestic Center 100 Willis Street Wellington 6011
Web: https://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consular@wl.mofa.go.jp TEL: +64-4-473-1540
State of Emergency declared in Selwyn region due to heavy rains, flooding
May 1, 2025, 7 a.m.
[Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch]
E-mail: enquiry.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp
TEL: +64-3-366-5680
Address: Consular Office of Japan
172 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011
(Postal address: PO Box 13748, Christchurch 8140)
Consular and Visa Office Hours: 9:15-12:15, 13:30-16:00
HP: https://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/consular_office_j.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JapanConsChristchurch/
This email is sent based on the email address registered in your residence notification or Tabi-Regi. If you have registered in your residence notification or Tabi-Regi and there are any changes to the information (address, mobile phone number, email address, etc.) or if you return to your home country or move out, please be sure to complete the procedure.
Residency notification: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
Tabireg: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Our office will consider issuing consular mail for projects that are considered non-profit and contribute to improving the welfare, safety, etc. of Japanese nationals residing in Japan, so please feel free to contact us.