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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about illegal part-time work overseas by criminal organizations, including the Anonymous Mobile Crime Group (Tokuryu) (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
There have been a number of cases where people have applied for illegal part-time work overseas and ended up being forced to act as "callers" for criminal organizations and take part in special fraud overseas, or where people have unintentionally become complicit in crimes by couriering illegal drugs (such as marijuana), and ended up being detained or protected by local police.
●If you feel that you have applied for an illegal part-time job overseas, do not worry or keep it to yourself, but seek help from a family member or someone close to you, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the police, etc.
●If you feel that as a result of applying for an illegal part-time job overseas, you have become (or been forced to become) complicit in a crime such as specialized fraud or illegal drug smuggling, please do not hesitate to contact or consult with the local Japanese embassy or consulate general.
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
● Special fraud, in which money is defrauded by contacting people without meeting them in person, is also occurring overseas. There have been confirmed cases in which people have impersonated Japanese government officials, such as Japanese embassy staff, Japanese consulate staff, Japanese police officers, and customs officials.
●Japanese public institutions such as the Japanese Embassy, Japanese Consulate General, police officers, and customs officials will never request remittances without following proper procedures. Please take precautions such as not easily responding to suspicious phone calls, emails, social media messages, etc. that you do not recognize.
●If you feel even slightly uneasy while outside of Japan, please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General.
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.
[Japanese victim] Smartphone stolen in the square in front of the Federal Congress in Buenos Aires
Dec. 16, 2025, 11:30 p.m.
[Main text]
We would like to inform you that a Japanese national has been the victim of a theft, as follows:
1. Overview of the incident (1) Date and time: Friday, December 12, 2025, around 9 p.m. (2) Location: Buenos Aires, Federal Congress Square (3) Victim and details of the crime: A Japanese female tourist, two smartphones (4) Situation at the time of the incident: The victim was using her smartphone in the Federal Congress Square in Buenos Aires when a man who appeared to be a local man suddenly approached her from behind and stole the two smartphones she was holding. She immediately called for help, but the perpetrator escaped by getting on the back of a nearby motorcycle.
The victim had taken measures to protect his smartphone from snatching by attaching a neck strap to it, but the theft was carried out by force, with the strap being torn off the smartphone case and stolen.
2. Crime Prevention Measures (1) According to reports, the number of smartphone snatching incidents in and around Buenos Aires, which are reported to the police, averages more than 3,000 per month, and the actual number of incidents is estimated to be three to four times higher. Smartphone thefts are so frequent that it is generally believed that snatchers operate in groups and use various methods to attract the target's attention, committing the crime and leaving the scene in an extremely short time. However, there are also many cases where a single perpetrator commits the crime, as in this case.
(2) It is important to understand that using a smartphone outdoors reduces your attention to your surroundings, making it difficult to recognize people approaching you and increasing the risk of becoming a target for crime. As in this case, even if you have taken security measures, you may still be attacked, so it is not always safe, so you should be extremely careful.
(3) Also, if you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of robbery or theft, pursuing the perpetrator yourself may anger the perpetrator, or they may use a firearm or other weapon to harm you in an attempt to prevent you from being pursued. Therefore, it is important to take action that puts your own safety first.
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
Also, if you receive information that a Japanese national has been victimized, please notify the embassy.
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[Contact information]
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Argentina
Bouchard 547 Piso-15, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (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
[Warning] Impact of airline strikes in Argentina
Dec. 16, 2025, 10:45 p.m.
[Main text]
1. Overview and Countermeasures (1) The Argentine Air Traffic Controllers' Union (ATEPSA) has announced that it will be carrying out a strike on all domestic and international flights departing from all airports in Argentina during certain hours on December 17th (Wed), 18th (Thurs), 23rd (Tue), 27th (Sat), and 29th (Mon).
(2) If this strike is carried out, it is expected that there will be delays or cancellations on flights on the day. We recommend that anyone using an airplane or airport during this period check the latest information on the websites of each airline and take necessary measures.
(3) For your reference, we have posted the news report on the strike schedule of the union of air traffic controllers, etc. Please check the link below.
https://www.infobae.com/economia/2025/12/14/el-gremio-de-controladores-aereos-anuncio-un-cronograma-de-paros-que-afectara-vuelos-nacionales-e-internacionales/
2. Information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website (link below) contains information on crime prevention measures in response to the unique crime patterns in Argentina, so please be sure to check it out.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_241.html#ad-image-0
Also, if you receive information that a Japanese national has been victimized, please notify the embassy.
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[Contact information]
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Argentina
Bouchard 547 Piso-15, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (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
