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.
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- 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)
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.
[Japanese victim] Robbery victim in Mendoza city, Mendoza province
June 25, 2025, 10:40 p.m.
[Main text]
An incident has occurred in which a Japanese national was the victim. We would like to inform you as follows.
1. Overview of the incident
(1) Date and time
Saturday, June 14, 2025, around 15:00 (2) Location
Mendoza City, Mendoza Province (near San Martin Park)
(3) Victims and details of damage
Victim: Japanese man in his 20s (bruises, abrasions)
Damage details: Smartphone, wallet, credit card
(4) Status of the damage
The victim was walking around San Martin Park in Mendoza, Mendoza Province, when he was suddenly pinned down by two men, believed to be locals, who approached him from both sides, grabbed his arms from both sides and knocked him to the ground. The men then threatened him with a small knife, straddled him, and robbed him of his shoulder pouch containing his passport, his wallet and smartphone that were in his pocket. The perpetrators then split up and fled, but the victim was able to chase them and retrieve his shoulder pouch containing his passport.
2. Crime Prevention Measures
(1) Mendoza Province is one of the main tourist destinations in Argentina, and is visited by many tourists from both within and outside the country. For this reason, there are many crimes targeting tourists, such as snatch thefts. It is easy for criminals to tell whether someone is a tourist or not, and walking alone increases the risk of becoming a target, so it is important to be aware of traveling in groups as much as possible and to walk in places with a lot of people.
(2) When traveling, it is important to avoid carrying valuables as much as possible. If you do carry valuables, it is also important to spread them out as much as possible just in case.
(3) As in this case, robbers usually act in groups and it is not uncommon for them to carry concealed firearms when committing crimes. For this reason, even if you are unfortunate enough to encounter a robbery or other such situation, you should never resist, but rather make protecting your own life your top priority.
3. Information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website
Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website (link below) for information on crime prevention measures specific to Argentina.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_241.html#ad-image-0
If you receive any information that a Japanese national has been affected, please notify the Embassy.
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[Contact Information]
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Argentina
Bouchard 547 Piso-15, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Telephone: (area code 011) 4318-8200 / From overseas, (country code 54)-11-4318-8200
Homepage (Japanese version) http://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/index_j.htm
Consular Section Representative Email: conbsas@bn.mofa.go.jp
