COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued 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.
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.
[Caution] Traffic restrictions and other measures related to the New York City Marathon (November 2nd)
Oct. 30, 2025, 11:10 p.m.
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1. In connection with the New York City Marathon 2025, traffic restrictions (road closures and parking bans) will be in place across a wide area of New York City from Saturday, November 1st through the afternoon of Sunday, November 2nd. As a result, traffic congestion is expected, and public transportation may be delayed or suspended. If you are planning to travel, please make sure to check the latest information and allow yourself plenty of time.
For details on road closure locations and times, and no-parking areas, please see the NYC website below.
○NYC (Road closure locations and times, no parking areas)
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cecm/downloads/pdf/marathon-street-closures-no-parking-2025.pdf
2. In crowded places, please be careful not to become a victim of pickpocketing or purse snatching. Also, in crowded places, the risk of unexpected incidents such as terrorism increases, so please always pay attention to your surroundings, and if you notice any suspicious people or situations, leave the area immediately, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety according to the situation.
3. For more details, please check the following websites:
【reference】
○NYC (marathon course, traffic regulations, public transportation information, etc.)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cecm/cultural-events/community-notices.page
New York City Marathon official website: https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon
○NYPD News (New York City Police Department)
https://x.com/NYPDNews
○NYC311 (End of Daylight Saving Time)
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02673
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299 Park Avenue 18th Floor, New York, NY 10171
TEL:(212)-371-8222
HP: https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Caution: Protests accompany federal law enforcement deployment
Oct. 24, 2025, 7 a.m.
On the 22nd, it was reported that President Trump would deploy more than 100 federal law enforcement officers, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, to the Alameda Coast Guard Base. Protests were held in Alameda on the 23rd.
On the 23rd, President Trump announced that federal law enforcement officers would not be sent to San Francisco, but they may still be sent to other areas. Since the possibility of protests occurring in areas other than Alameda and becoming more violent cannot be ruled out, we ask that Japanese nationals take the utmost care to obtain the latest information from the media before traveling and avoid approaching areas where protests are taking place, in order to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances.
3. The risk of terrorism is higher in places where many people gather, such as protest rallies, and in certain facilities (government facilities, tourist attractions, shopping malls, religious facilities, public transportation, etc.). Always be aware of your surroundings and take care not to become involved in unexpected situations.
4. As of April 11, 2025, the obligation to register aliens in the U.S. and to carry a registration certificate issued by the Department of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (DHS) (Real ID, I-94, Employment Authorization Card (EAD), Green Card, etc.) has been strengthened. To avoid getting into trouble, please comply with the obligation to carry identification. Travelers should also comply with the obligation to carry a passport.
【reference】
Our website (Warning: Regarding stricter alien registration requirements in the United States): https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/250409GaikokujinToroku.pdf
■In order to shorten waiting times when you visit the consulate and to avoid congestion in the consular waiting room, we operate an appointment system for passport and other certification procedures at the consular counter. Please see our website for details. (https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/appointment.html)
■When traveling abroad, be sure to inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel dates and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for more than three months, be sure to submit a residence notification form in case of an emergency.
(https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html)
Also, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with Tabi-Regi so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are abroad.
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Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Consulate-General of Japan at San Francisco
Consular/Security Team
TEL:415-780-6000
HP: https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
