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.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you have been infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Safety Information] Caution as tropical depression (Philippine name: Wilma) approaches
Dec. 4, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
1. According to the Philippine Weather Administration, a tropical depression (Philippine name: Wilma) has formed in the ocean east of the Philippines, and as of 11:00 a.m. local time on the 4th, it is located 625 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar, and is moving west-southwest at 20 km/h. It is expected to pass over the Visayas and Luzon islands between December 5th and 7th.
2. As this tropical depression approaches and passes, areas susceptible to heavy rain should be on the lookout for floods and landslides caused by rain.
Philippine Weather Administration (PAGASA) announcement:
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin
3. Therefore, if you are staying in an area that may be affected by this tropical cyclone, please make an effort to gather the latest information and local weather information by referring to the related websites listed below, and if damage is expected, please refrain from going out and make efforts to ensure your safety to avoid being caught up in disasters or accidents.
<<Reference Websites>>
Philippine Weather Administration (PAGASA): https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): https://ndrrmc.gov.ph/
4. If you are caught up in a disaster, please make efforts to ensure your safety by following the warnings and instructions issued by local authorities, and contact your family in Japan and the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate-general to inform them of your own safety.
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Residence notification/Tabireji registration: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/ORRnet/
(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
[Notice from the Consulate General] Notice of the Consulate's closure on Monday, December 8, 2025
Dec. 1, 2025, 11:40 a.m.
Please be advised that the Embassy will be closed on Monday, December 8, 2025, as this is a national holiday in the country known as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
2025 Closure Dates (Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu website)
https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100851227.pdf
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○This information is automatically sent to the email addresses registered on your residence notification and Tabi-Regi. Please share this information with your family members who live with you, and if they have not received this email, please register their email address on your residence notification.
In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please encourage your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to file a Residence Notification (legal obligation) for stays of three months or more, or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Residence notification/Tabireji registration: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/ORRnet/
(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
