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.
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Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
- Dec. 9, 2024, midnight Alert for terrorism in Europe and the US
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Alert for terrorism in Europe and the US
Dec. 9, 2024, midnight wide area information
During holiday and event seasons such as Christmas and New Year, there are increased gatherings and movements of people, which raises concerns that the possibility of terrorist attacks increases.
* In recent years, in Europe and the United States, there have been frequent terrorist attacks targeting places where security and surveillance are weak and where many ordinary citizens gather (soft targets). In particular, areas near tourist facilities, event venues, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, public transportation, religious facilities, etc. are prone to terrorist attacks and require constant caution.
○ Always make an effort to obtain the latest information and take sufficient precautions to ensure your safety.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Tighter regulations in Miami Beach area during spring break
March 6, 2025, 4:17 a.m.
1. The City of Miami Beach has announced that it will continue to impose stricter measures around Miami Beach as it did last year to ease congestion and maintain public order during the spring break period. In particular, from Thursday to Sunday in March,
・ Police will regulate traffic in the area and conduct checkpoints at the beach entrance. ・ Some parking lots will be closed and parking fees will be increased. ・ Glass containers, coolers, inflatable toys such as life jackets, tents, and tables will not be allowed on the beach. ・ Stronger regulations will be put in place, including a ban on smoking and playing loud music on the beach. (The regulations are subject to change, so for the latest information, please refer to the City of Miami Beach website below: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/mbrealitycheck/)
2. During this period, there is a tendency for violent incidents such as fights to increase in this area every year, and a nighttime curfew has been issued in some cases. Nearby stores and restaurants also have shortened opening hours, so if you live in the area or are visiting the area for tourism, please be sure to check the current restrictions and act with caution to avoid becoming involved in any unforeseen incidents.
3. If you should encounter any trouble or need any assistance, please contact the Consulate-General by telephone. We also have safety-related materials available on our website, so please make use of these as well.
[Consulate-General of Japan in Miami]
Consulate General of Japan in Miami
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 3200, Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-530-9090
Representative website: http://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp
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[Warning] Telephone fraud (specialized fraud) by people pretending to be consulate staff or police officers [Update]
March 1, 2025, 11:02 a.m.
[Main text]
1. We continue to receive multiple reports of fraud in which perpetrators pose as consulate generals or police officers, threaten to freeze bank accounts or arrest people, and defraud financial institutions of their financial needs.
2. Public agencies will never request money, including bail money, or ask for bank details over the phone or video call.
3. The callers are professional criminals, so they will check your personal information before calling, and will use clever words to make you feel uneasy and take away your ability to think before demanding money. To avoid becoming a victim of this type of scam, Japanese residents overseas should take careful action if they receive a suspicious call demanding money, such as by hanging up the phone and immediately consulting with family, acquaintances, or other people around you, or the police.
4. In the unlikely event that you become a victim, you can help prevent secondary damage by immediately reporting and contacting the following:
(1) Banks and credit companies
If you have provided your bank account number or credit card information, please contact the relevant bank and credit card company and take measures such as suspending use.
(2) Reporting fraud to the FBI
https://www.ic3.gov/
(3) Obtaining a police report
To prove the facts of your case, please report it to your local police and obtain a police report.
(4) Other places to report fraud
・FTC Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?pid=A)
・IRS Bureau of Internal Revenue (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayer-guide-to-identity-theft)
(5) Consultations regarding social security numbers
If your Social Security number has been known to a fraud group and used fraudulently, you may be a victim of fraud.
・Social Security Administration (https://www.ssa.gov/)
Consulate General of Japan in New York website scam information
https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/022025.html
Consulate General of Japan in Denver website scam information
https://www.denver.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/jp_alert_20250122.html
■ We ask for your cooperation in sharing this information not only with you, but also with your family and organization, and in passing it on to your acquaintances.
■In order to shorten waiting times when you visit the Consulate and to avoid congestion in the Consulate waiting room, we operate on a reservation system for passport and other certification services at the Consulate 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.
(https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html)
In addition, 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 it arises while you are overseas.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html#)
Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Consulate-General of Japan at San Francisco
Consular and Security Team
TEL:415-780-6000
HP: https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
