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 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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Table of contents
- May 30, 2025, midnight Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)
- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)
May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
●Hurricane season in North America (Pacific and Atlantic coastal regions and southern regions) and Central and South America (Caribbean and Pacific coastal regions) usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to weather information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Regarding vehicle robberies on the main road (Route 45) in Guanajuato state (from Celaya to Villagran)
June 10, 2025, 7:10 a.m.
1 Case summary
At around 18:10 on Monday, June 2nd, a SUV with two Japanese men (business travelers) and a Mexican driver was traveling on Route 45 from Celaya, Guanajuato, to Leon. After passing Celaya, the vehicle was overtaken by a grey SUV on an overpass near Villagran (just before Salamanca), and the four criminals in the vehicle pointed something like a gun at the driver and told him to stop. When the vehicle stopped, the Japanese men were forced out of the vehicle and the vehicle was taken by the criminals. Inside the vehicle were backpacks containing the two Japanese men's cell phones, passports, computers, cash, etc.
The Japanese men were taken into custody by a patrol car about 100 meters along Route 45 from where they were dropped off.
2. Caution: The main road, Route 45, where this incident occurred, is a public road that runs south of Expressway 45D, about which warnings have been issued on a number of occasions.
Recently, security authorities have been stepping up patrols, mainly on Highway 45D, but there are still many cases of vehicle robbery in similar locations. Please be especially careful when driving across state borders, and take great care not to provoke the criminals. For Japanese residents in the US, if you are a victim of a robbery, please make your life your number one priority.
(1) Robbery incidents occur at any time of the day or night. Although security authorities are patrolling the area, if you are traveling across state borders or between states where patrols are thin, please choose routes with wide roads and carefully plan your travel, including the time of day.
(2) Most vehicle robberies are violent, using guns or blocking roads. On highways and main roads, the robbers are speeding, so trying to escape can lead to a serious accident. If it is difficult to escape due to the situation, do not force yourself and follow the instructions of the robber.
(3) If you are robbed, do not resist but comply with the robber's demands and avoid any words or actions that may provoke the robber, such as staring at or chasing the robber. (If you are the victim of a robbery, provoking the robber increases the risk of harm to your life or body. It is generally said that the risk is lower if you hand over money or valuables without resisting, so remain calm and follow the robber's instructions.)
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in MexicoAddress: Paseo de la Reforma No. 243, Torre Mapfre Piso 9, Col. Cuauhtemoc, CP 06500 Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico.
Tel: +52(55)5211-0028 (If the main number is out of service: +52(55)7100-3164)
Fax:+52(55)5207-7030
Email: ryojibu@me.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides a variety of materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Mexico)>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_264.html#ad-image-0
<Golgo 13's overseas safety measures manual for small and medium-sized enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures for Overseas Assignments>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against threats and kidnappings overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
★If you are the victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.
If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to your home country, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our Embassy by fax, mail, or emailing a scanned version of the notification to us.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc
★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive, delete, or change your email address for other information-related notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
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[Warning] Regarding vehicle robberies on the main road (Route 45) in Guanajuato state (from Celaya to Villagran)
June 7, 2025, 9:35 a.m.
1 Case summary
At around 18:10 on Monday, June 2nd, two Japanese men (business travelers) and a Mexican driver were driving an SUV from Celaya, Guanajuato, to Leon on Route 45. After passing Celaya, a gray SUV passed the Japanese men's vehicle on an overpass near Villagran (before Salamanca), and the four criminals pointed something like a gun at the Japanese men and told them to stop the vehicle. The Japanese men were forced to get out of the vehicle, and the criminals stole it and fled. In the vehicle the Japanese men were driving, there were backpacks containing the two Japanese men's mobile phones, passports, computers, cash, etc. The Japanese men walked about 100 meters along Route 45 from where they were dropped off, when they were picked up by a police car that happened to be passing by.
2 Notes
The main road, Route 45, where this incident occurred, is a route that runs south of Expressway 45D, about which our Consulate has repeatedly issued warnings, and unlike Expressway 45D, is a public road.
Recently, security authorities have been stepping up patrols, mainly on Highway 45D, but there are still many cases of vehicle robbery in similar locations. Please be especially careful when driving across state borders. Also, be extremely careful not to provoke the criminals. For Japanese residents in the country, if you are a victim of a robbery, please make your life your number one priority.
(1) Robbery incidents occur at any time of the day or night. Although security authorities are patrolling the area, if you are traveling across state borders or between states where patrols are thin, please choose routes with wide roads and carefully plan your travel, including the time of day.
(2) Most vehicle robberies are violent, using guns or blocking roads. On highways and main roads, the robbers are speeding, so trying to escape can lead to a serious accident. If it is difficult to escape due to the situation, do not force yourself and follow the instructions of the robber.
(3) If you are robbed, do not resist but comply with the robber's demands and avoid any words or actions that may provoke the robber, such as staring at or chasing the robber. (If you are the victim of a robbery, provoking the robber increases the risk of harm to your life or body. It is generally said that the risk is lower if you hand over money or valuables without resisting, so remain calm and follow the robber's instructions.)
(Contact information)
Consulate General of Japan in Leon
Blvd. Adolfo Lopez Mateos No.1717 Piso 9, Col. Los Gavilanes, Leon, Guanajuato
Tel: +52(477)343-4800
Email: ryojibu@lo.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides a variety of materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Golgo 13's overseas safety measures manual for small and medium-sized enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures for Overseas Assignments>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against blackmail and kidnapping overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
★If you are the victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.
If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to your home country, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our Embassy by fax, mail, or emailing a scanned version of the notification to us.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc
★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive, delete, or change your email address for other information-related notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
★If you have signed up for TabiReji and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
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Regarding some violent protests against teachers' rights
June 5, 2025, 8 a.m.
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4th, some participants in a protest against the rights of teachers in front of the Ministry of the Interior building in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, became violent and caused damage to property at the building.
There is a possibility that protests will continue in the Zocalo district and Reforma Avenue in the future, and that some of the participants may become violent and commit violent acts such as throwing stones, vandalizing property, and setting fires to government buildings.
Going near places where such activities are taking place is extremely dangerous as you may become a victim of crime, so please do not go near them.
Also, please be aware that depending on the level of protest activities, it is expected that it will take time to travel around the city.
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in MexicoAddress: Paseo de la Reforma No. 243, Torre Mapfre Piso 9, Col. Cuauhtemoc, CP 06500 Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico.
Tel: +52(55)5211-0028 (If the main number is out of service: +52(55)7100-3164)
Fax:+52(55)5207-7030
Email: ryojibu@me.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides a variety of materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Mexico)>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_264.html#ad-image-0
<Golgo 13's overseas safety measures manual for small and medium-sized enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures for Overseas Assignments>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against threats and kidnappings overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
★If you are the victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.
If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to your home country, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our Embassy by fax, mail, or emailing a scanned version of the notification to us.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc
★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive, delete, or change your email address for other information-related notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
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