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.
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 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.
Two robberies occurred against Japanese nationals (night of September 3rd: on the streets of the BGC district of Taguig City and the Bel Air district of Makati City in Metro Manila).
Sept. 4, 2025, 7:10 p.m.
1. On the night of Wednesday, September 3rd, two robberies using what appeared to be handguns occurred on the streets of Metro Manila as follows:
(1) September 3rd, around 10:40 PM, BGC area, Taguig City (2 victims)
Four Japanese nationals were walking on the sidewalk on 25th Street in BGC near 10th Avenue when Perpetrator A pointed what appeared to be a handgun at Victim A and ordered him to hand over the bag he was carrying. When Victim A handed the bag to Perpetrator A, he then pointed the gun at Victim B and demanded that he hand over the bag, to which Victim B also handed the bag to Perpetrator A. Perpetrator A then got on the back of a motorcycle driven by Perpetrator B and escaped.
(2) Early morning of September 4th (around 00:15), Bel Air district, Makati City (one victim)
Two Japanese nationals were walking on the sidewalk on Jupiter Street (near Polaris Street) in the Bel Air district when perpetrator A approached from behind and pulled the shoulder bag of one of the victims, who was walking on the road side. When the victim turned around, he pointed a gun at the victim, so the victim handed the bag back. Perpetrator A then got on the back of a motorcycle belonging to perpetrator B, who was waiting behind, and escaped.
2. We ask that Japanese residents, tourists, and business travelers continue to pay attention to the following warnings (Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spot Information) and maintain a high level of crime prevention awareness.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcspotinfo_2025C019.html
(Excerpts)
Unlike Japan, in the Philippines, ordinary people are allowed to own and carry guns with permission. In addition, there is illegal possession of firearms, and unregistered and counterfeit firearms are widely available, leading to a high incidence of crimes involving firearms. In particular, in the Manila metropolitan area, please be especially careful of the following points.
(1) Considering that many of the recent robberies in which Japanese people have been victims have occurred at night, please refrain from walking, especially at night, and travel by car even for short distances. If you do use a taxi, please avoid using a taxi that is just passing by, and consider using a ride-hailing service that allows you to identify the driver and track them online.
(2) When walking, choose the sidewalk facing away from traffic and walk as far away from the road as possible.
(3) Please hold bags and other items on the side away from the road or in front of your body.
(4) Since many crimes are committed by two-person motorcycles, please be wary of approaching motorcycles or motorcycles that are parked in an unnatural way.
(5) When withdrawing cash from an ATM, please do so in a shopping mall or in a place where security guards are present.
(6) When going to restaurants or shopping, please try to stay in places where security guards are stationed.
(7) Do not carry large amounts of cash, passports, or other valuables unless necessary (it is recommended to carry a copy of your passport). If you must carry valuables, do not put them in one bag, but spread them out and carry them separately, especially your wallet and cell phone.
If you are robbed, do not resist under any circumstances, but always prioritize the safety of your life and body and act calmly. For example, if you quickly reach into your pocket or bag to respond to a demand for money or valuables, you may be mistaken for trying to fight back and be attacked, so stay still and either verbally explain that it is in your pocket, or point with just your finger and let the robber take it.
Also, once the situation is safe, such as after the perpetrator has fled, please report the incident to the police immediately (by phone, call 911, the equivalent of 110/119 in Japan). Another option is to seek refuge in the nearest restaurant or store and call the police.
If you have any problems, please call the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.
Japanese Nationals Assistance Hotline: +63-2-8551-5786
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(Inquiry desk)
○Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Support Hotline) (Area Code 02) 8551-5786
FAX: (area code 02) 8551-5785
Email: ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp
Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Overseas Safety Homepage (Philippines): https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_013.html
[Notice from the Consulate General] Notice of the Consulate's closure on Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Sept. 2, 2025, 9:40 a.m.
We would like to inform you that the Consulate-General of Japan will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as this is Sergio Osmena Sr. Day, a national holiday in Cebu Province and Cebu City.
2025 Closure Dates (Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu website)
https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100816634.pdf
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(Inquiry desk)
Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu Address: 8th Floor, 2Quad Building, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines
Phone: (area code 032) 231-7321
Website: https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
