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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Information on various restrictions regarding the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) peace rally (January 13th)
Jan. 10, 2025, 4:01 p.m.
1. According to reports, a peace rally will be held by the Christian organization Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) around San Pedro Cathedral in the center of Davao City on Sunday, January 13. According to an INC official, the rally will be attended by approximately 300,000 believers from the Davao area and surrounding areas.
2. In response to this, the Davao City Council passed a resolution to temporarily restrict traffic on the following streets from 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7 and Saturday, January 11, and to completely close them from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13:
(1) San Pedro Street
(2) CM Recto Avenue
(3) C. Bangoy Street
(4) F. Inigo Street
(5) P. Pelayo Street
(6) Bolton Street
(7) Rizal Street
(8) Ilustre Street *Only on Monday, January 13th (9) Bonifacio Street *Only on Monday, January 13th (10) Palma Gil Street *Only on Monday, January 13th (11) Davao City Coastal Road from Bago Aplaya Entrance up to Tulip Drive Exit *Only on Monday, January 13th
3. Also on Monday, January 13, an event in support of Vice President Sara Duterte, called "Walk for Sara," will be held at the same time, starting at 1 p.m. at Freedom Park in Davao City and ending at Rizal Park.
4. Furthermore, in order to avoid congestion due to various restrictions caused by the INC peace rally, the Davao City Government issued an Executive Order on Monday, January 13, suspending face-to-face classes at all public and private schools in the city and maintaining a minimum workforce at government offices.
5. There is a possibility that you may become caught up in unexpected disturbances in the areas surrounding rallies, so please do not approach unwittingly, and if you do come across a rally, please leave the area immediately to ensure your safety.
(Contact point)
○ Consulate General of Japan in Davao Address: 4th Floor, BI Zone Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City 8000
Phone: (area code 082) 221-3100
FAX: (area code 082) 221-2176
Website: https://www.davao.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
[Safety Information] Caution for the Black Nazarene Festival (January 9th) in Metro Manila
Jan. 7, 2025, 10:01 a.m.
On Thursday, January 9th, the Black Nazarene Festival*, one of the largest Catholic events in the Philippines, will be held in Metro Manila (the center of Manila city). This year's event is expected to be held on the same scale as usual, with many participants and spectators expected.
(*)This festival is an annual event in which a black Christ statue, which is believed to perform miracles, is brought out of Quiapo Church in Manila and marched through the city.
At such large-scale events, there is a high risk of becoming a victim of crimes such as pickpocketing. In addition, the large number of people gathered at the same time can lead to crowd accidents such as crushing and stampedes (last year, more than 600 people were injured). Please be sure to take the following safety precautions.
○ Avoid crowded places ○ Keep an eye on your belongings (carry your bag in front of your body)
Do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables
2. Please be fully aware of the risk that "places and facilities where many people gather are likely to become targets of terrorist attacks" and take the following measures.
(1) Obtain the latest security information
(2) Pay attention to your surroundings, and if you notice any suspicious people or situations, leave the area immediately.
(3) In the unlikely event that you encounter a terrorist attack, evacuate by following the instructions of police officers on the scene.
(4) Don’t be fooled by rumors and hoaxes
3. Due to the holding of this event, traffic restrictions will be implemented in the surrounding area, flights will be prohibited in the airspace above the area, and communication services, including mobile phones, will be cut off. Please be careful when traveling.
City of Manila announcement (procession route): https://manila.gov.ph/nazareno-2025-this-years-route-for-the-traslacion-in-celebration-of-the-feast-of-jesus-nazareno-according-to-quiapo-church/
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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 a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Registration for residence notification and Tabiregi (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/)
Subscribe to the email newsletter (https://www.mailmz.emb-japan.go.jp/cmd/ph.html)
(Contact point)
○ Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Assistance 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
Robbery with a handgun against a Japanese national (December 29th: on a street in the Ermita district of Manila, Metro Manila)
Jan. 2, 2025, 2:11 p.m.
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In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you submit a residence notification (for stays of three months or more) or a travel receipt so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible. Please encourage your friends, business travelers and tourists to register for stays of less than three months.
Residence notification/Tabireji registration: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/
(Contact point)
○Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Assistance 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
