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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- 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] Occurrence of special fraud cases in which Japanese nationals living abroad are victims
June 28, 2025, 10:50 a.m.
1 Case summary
Between Friday, June 13th and Sunday, June 15th, the victim received multiple calls to his mobile phone from a woman claiming to be a bank employee, who said, "Your credit card has been fraudulently used, and you need to cancel the charge." The victim trusted the woman because the number from which the calls came was the bank's official customer service number, the woman knew his name, and the victim received successive short messages (SMS) from the official bank name regarding the progress of the cancellation procedure. He logged into his own bank app and performed the operations instructed by the phone call, such as checking his account history and entering the specified amount using a NetKey (temporary password).
Later, on the evening of Sunday the 15th, the victim logged into his bank account from his home computer and noticed that his balance was 0 pesos, realizing that he had been scammed.
In special fraud, criminals contact victims pretending to be from a bank or other trustworthy institution, and try to trick them into giving up money by using clever words. Please refer to the following precautions for countermeasures.
2. Points to note (1) The criminals will use clever words to try to extract various pieces of information from you. In this case, the bank may call you to inquire about the fraudulent use of your credit card, but they will not ask you to provide personal information such as your bank account number or to give instructions for transferring funds. If you are asked for personal information or account information over the phone, do not give it to them under any circumstances.
(2) You never know where your personal information may have been leaked, so do not trust someone even if they know your address and contact information.
(3) It is effective to hang up on suspicious phone calls, calm down, and then contact the bank directly. Also, if you are unsure about online procedures, it is also effective to complete various bank procedures in person at the counter.
(4) In the past, there have been cases of fraud attempts where people pretended to be the president of a company and tried to get people to transfer cash to the company. Switching to a video call is also an effective way to prevent impersonation.
(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
★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.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
[Warning] A phishing scam has occurred in which a Japanese resident in Japan was the victim.
June 28, 2025, 1:45 a.m.
1 Case summary
Between Friday, June 13th and Sunday, June 15th, the victim received multiple calls to his mobile phone from a woman claiming to be a bank employee, who said, "Your credit card has been fraudulently used, and you need to cancel the charge." The victim trusted the woman because the number from which the calls came was the bank's official customer service number, the woman knew his name, and the victim received successive short messages (SMS) from the official bank name regarding the progress of the cancellation procedure. He logged into his own bank app and performed the operations instructed by the phone call, such as checking his account history and entering the specified amount using a NetKey (temporary password).
Later, on the evening of Sunday the 15th, the victim logged into his bank account from his home computer and noticed that his balance was 0 pesos, realizing that he had been scammed.
This case is a typical example of a phishing scam. In a phishing scam, scammers contact victims pretending to be from a bank or other trustworthy institution, and try to trick them into giving up their personal and account information. Please see the following precautions for countermeasures.
2. Things to be aware of (1) Criminals will try to extract various pieces of information using clever words. If you are asked for personal information or bank details, do not disclose them.
(2) You never know where your personal information may have been leaked, so do not trust someone even if they know your address and contact information.
(3) Hang up the suspicious phone call, calm down, and then contact the bank directly. Also, if you are unsure about online procedures, consider completing various bank procedures in person at the bank counter.
(4) In the past, there have been cases of fraud attempts where people pretended to be the president of a company and tried to get people to transfer cash to their company. Switching to a video call is also an effective way to prevent impersonation.
(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 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 mail or by emailing a scanned version of the notification.
★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.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
[Warning] Regarding the shooting incident in Irapuato, Guanajuato
June 26, 2025, 7 a.m.
1 Case summary
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at around 11pm, a shooting occurred in a house in the Nuevo district of Irapuato, Guanajuato State, leaving 12 people dead.
According to reports, this incident is believed to have been caused by a conflict between drug trafficking organizations. However, conflicts between drug-related criminal organizations are intensifying in Mexico, and there is a risk that shootings and murders involving these organizations will continue to occur. Therefore, please check the latest security information from the media, stay away from areas where there is a risk of conflict, and be cautious when going out. If you do happen to come across the scene of a shooting, please take steps to ensure your safety by leaving the area quickly.
(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 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
★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.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
