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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Car explosion in front of police facility in Coahuayana, Michoacan
Dec. 11, 2025, 1:35 a.m.
1 Case summary
On Saturday, December 6th, just before noon, a car explosion occurred in front of a police facility in Coahuayana, Michoacan, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The circumstances surrounding this incident are unclear, but it is reported to be the result of a conflict between criminal gangs seeking to expand their activities in the region.
Additionally, in the past, there have been vehicle bomb explosions in the states of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, and Guanajuato. Similar incidents may occur in the future, and many people may be caught up in them. Please exercise caution, such as avoiding areas where criminal organizations are active.
2 Notes
(1) Always make an effort to gather information and avoid dangerous areas where conflicts between criminal organizations are known. In the state of Michoacan, the security situation has been reported to have deteriorated particularly over the past few months, so please be more careful than ever.
(2) If you feel in danger, leave the area immediately. Also, do not approach police stations, prosecutors' offices, or other security agencies unless you have business there. Do not approach areas where armed security officials (police or military personnel) or their vehicles gather in large numbers.
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in Mexico Address: 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 unavailable: +52(55)7100-3164)
Fax:+52(55)5207-7030
Email: ryojibu@me.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides various 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 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 Handbook for Overseas Assignees>
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 a 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 Japan, 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 scan and email.
★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 email notifications from the Embassy regarding other information, or to delete or change your email address, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
★If you have registered for TabiRegi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the cancellation procedure at the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
Caution during the New Year holidays
Dec. 5, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
1. Don't forget to check your passport!
(1) If you are planning to return to your home country or travel outside of Mexico during the New Year holidays, please first check the expiration date of your passport.
(2) Every year, there are cases where people contact us just before they depart because they are denied boarding on an aircraft due to the remaining validity period of their required passport. Since March 27th of this year, passports have been produced in Japan, so it takes about one month from application to issuance for a new passport. If you need to travel to Japan urgently for humanitarian reasons, etc., please contact our embassy.
2. Take great care when managing your passport!!
(1) A passport is an international identification document issued by the Japanese government, and is an official document that requests the government of the country in which you are staying to provide you with necessary protection and assistance in the event of an emergency.
(2) When traveling, always check your passport, and be careful to manage it properly, such as by keeping your bag in front of your body when walking through a crowd, and holding it in the hand facing away from the road when walking on the sidewalk.
3. In addition, as the year-end and New Year holidays approach, there will be a lot of people traveling around, and general crimes such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, and car theft will increase. Please be sure to take the following precautions to prevent crime.
(1) Avoid flashy clothing and try to dress in an inconspicuous manner.
(2) Avoid going out late at night as much as possible.
(3) Do not carry large amounts of cash or more cards than necessary, and do not store valuables in places where they are easily stolen (such as jacket or trouser pockets).
(4) If you are likely to be caught up in a conflict between criminal organizations, put your personal safety first and act accordingly, such as by quickly leaving the scene.
(5) When parking your car, consider the time and location and do not leave valuables inside the car.
(6) Make an effort to obtain public safety information from the media and other sources, and strive to improve crime prevention awareness.
4. Procedures at the Embassy's Consular Counter during the New Year Holidays The Embassy will be open until Friday, December 26th this year, and from Monday, January 5th next year.
Please note that to receive your certificate before the end of the year, you must apply by the following deadlines:
○Certification: Applications accepted until Wednesday, December 24th.
*However, residence certificates and signature certificates will be issued on the same day, so applications can be made up until Friday, December 26th.
○Other procedures (family register and nationality notification, overseas voting registration application, My Number Card, etc.) will be accepted as usual until Friday, December 26th.
*For passports, please refer to 1. (2) above.
