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.
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.
Compliance with US Laws and Regulations (Caution)
Sept. 6, 2025, 6:40 a.m.
In June of this year, the Embassy of Japan sent a consular email (Warning: Regarding compliance with U.S. laws and regulations (Warning from the U.S. Government)) informing you about "Compliance with U.S. laws and regulations," and we ask you to take this into consideration once again.
(Consular email sent in June)
https://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100857393.pdf
Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta
Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
Phipps Tower Suite 850
3438 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
TEL: (404) 240-4300
EMAIL: ryoji@aa.mofa.go.jp
[Warning] Caution regarding the international friendly soccer match between Japan and Mexico (September 6th)
Sept. 6, 2025, 6:35 a.m.
1. The international friendly soccer match between Japan and Mexico will be held at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (local time) on Saturday, September 6th, and heavy traffic congestion is expected around the venue.
How to get to the Oakland Coliseum
https://www.theoaklandarena.com/plan/getting-here?spMailingID=8685767&spUserID=MjY5MzI2NDI4MjQwS0&spJobID=1580329515&spReportId=MTU4MDMyOTUxNQS2&spMailingID=9580513&spUserID=MjY5MzI2NDI4MjQwS0&spJobID=1760136984&spReportId=MTc2MDEzNjk4NAS2
2. The Oakland Police Department is urging people to be especially vigilant against car break-ins during this event. Please do not leave any valuables or luggage in your car, including the trunk. Also, please be aware that there is a possibility of fights between excited or intoxicated fans.
3. Auckland is an area where crimes such as street robberies, car break-ins, and car thefts occur frequently. If you encounter a robber using a gun or knife, please make your own safety your top priority.
■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.
(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/Security Team
TEL:415-780-6000
HP: https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Beware of scams involving people impersonating local police officers
Sept. 4, 2025, 5:10 a.m.
1. Case summary (1) A person claiming to be an employee of a local mobile phone company calls and tells the caller, "The police have notified us that someone has been the victim of a crime using a bank account in your name. If you do not contact the police station with jurisdiction over the incident within two hours, your mobile phone will be blocked." If the caller agrees, the call is transferred to a person claiming to be a police officer from the police station with jurisdiction over the incident.
(2) A person claiming to be a police officer will tell you, "You are one of the suspects in a money laundering case, and your name has also come up among the other suspects we have arrested," and will then ask for personal information such as your driver's license or social security number, as well as bank account information and credit card information, under the pretext of verification.
(3) Instead of arresting the detainee, they are forced to download a messaging app under the pretense of being constantly monitored via video chat, and are then required to keep the app's video chat function online at all times. They are also told that they can only contact a lawyer after their arrest.
(4) People claiming to be prosecutors have also appeared, and after presenting "arrest warrants" online to give the appearance of authenticity, they demand money, saying things like, "There are many suspects, and in order to expedite your investigation and get released from this situation as soon as possible, you will need to pay bail of 30% of the damages suffered in the case." They also threaten to actually arrest you if you do not pay a certain amount by a certain deadline.
2. How to avoid becoming a victim
(1) If you are asked to provide personal information or money for something you do not recognize, suspect a scam.
(2) Police officers will never ask for money or ask for personal or bank information over the phone or video call. Police officers will never present their ID, badge, or "arrest warrant" online, nor will they monitor you online in lieu of arrest. You can always contact a lawyer, regardless of whether you have been arrested or not.
(3) If the person on the other end of the phone claims to be a police officer, prosecutor, etc., confirm the department and rank of the caller in detail, hang up the phone, research the matter online, etc., and then call back to confirm the facts (if you call back to the number specified by the caller, you may be connected to an accomplice).
(4) Do not become complacent thinking, "I won't be deceived," but be extremely careful and, if you receive a suspicious phone call, consult with your family or people around you. Also, please widely spread the word to your acquaintances that such fraud cases have recently occurred.
Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta
Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
Phipps Tower Suite 850
3438 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
TEL: (404) 240-4300
EMAIL: ryoji@aa.mofa.go.jp
