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.
[Safety Information] Caution regarding the occurrence of Typhoon No. 21 "Mattumo"
Oct. 2, 2025, 6:20 p.m.
According to announcements from the Japan Meteorological Agency and other sources, Typhoon Mattumo is currently located in the ocean east of the Philippines and is moving west-northwest as it intensifies. The current central pressure is 1,000 hectopascals, with maximum sustained winds of 18 meters per second near the center and maximum gusts of 25 meters per second. It is expected to make landfall on Luzon Island on October 3rd.
2. Heavy rains, strong winds, high tides, and storm surges are expected in Luzon due to the effects of this typhoon, and caution is required even in areas other than those expected to make landfall. The Philippine Meteorological Agency has predicted that the typhoon's path could reach a maximum of Signal 3 (gale warning), and has stated that the possibility of it developing into Signal 4 (typhoon warning) cannot be ruled out.
Philippine Weather Administration (PAGASA) announcement:
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin/
(Note: The definition of a typhoon differs between Japan and the Philippines, and in the Philippines it is currently called Tropical Depression "Paolo.")
3. Therefore, if you live in or plan to travel to or stay in an area that may be affected by the typhoon, please refer to the relevant websites listed below to gather the latest typhoon information and local weather information, and make efforts to ensure your safety so as not to be caught up in any disasters or accidents.
<<Reference Websites>>
Philippine Weather Administration (PAGASA): https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#5/18.854/114.609/&elem=root&typhoon=all&contents=typhoon
Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): https://ndrrmc.gov.ph/
4. If you are caught up in a disaster, please follow the warnings and instructions issued by local authorities to ensure your safety, and contact your family in Japan and the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate-general to inform them of your safety.
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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
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
[Safety Information] Earthquake Caution (September 30th) (Part 2)
Oct. 1, 2025, 2:25 a.m.
1. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), due to the impact of the earthquake (magnitude 6.9) that occurred off the northern coast of Cebu Island (Bogo City) in the Philippines at 9:59 PM on September 30th, they have issued a warning for minor sea level changes in parts of the Philippines (Leyte Island, Cebu Island, Biliran Island), warning people to stay away from the coast and urging people in coastal areas to move inland. We will continue to advise people to pay close attention to information from local agencies and take appropriate measures.
2. If local authorities issue any warnings or instructions in the future, please continue to be vigilant and make efforts to ensure your safety. If you are caught up in a disaster, please contact your family in Japan or the Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu to inform them of your safety and other circumstances.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/tsunami/tsunami-advisory-and-warning3
●US Tsunami Warning System https://www.tsunami.gov/
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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
[Safety Information] Earthquake Caution (September 30th)
Oct. 1, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
1. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred at 9:59 PM on Tuesday, September 30th, at 11.07 degrees north latitude and 124.17 degrees east longitude (5km depth) off the northern coast of Cebu Island. There is currently no information on the occurrence of a tsunami, but aftershocks are expected, so please pay close attention to information from local agencies and take appropriate measures.
2. If local authorities issue any warnings or instructions in the future, please continue to be vigilant and make efforts to ensure your safety. If you are caught up in a disaster, please contact your family in Japan or the Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu to inform them of your safety and other circumstances.
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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
