COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be 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.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in the waters of Central and South America
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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Although the number of incidents of piracy and other crimes (Note) in the waters of Central and South America is decreasing, vigilance remains necessary. Operators of ships sailing through these waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering damage from piracy and other crimes in these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Caution for large-scale operations
Oct. 29, 2025, 4:45 a.m.
[From the hotel]
- As a result of this incident, traffic congestion appears to be occurring on major roads in the northern part of Rio. Please obtain the latest information.
- There are reports that criminal gangs are planning to carry out robberies in the city to divert police attention from large-scale operations. Even if you are far from the area where the operation is being carried out, you should exercise extra caution.
[Contact information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Rio de Janeiro
Praia do Flamengo, 200-10andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil 22210-901
Phone: (55-21) 3461-9595
Consular Section Email Address: consular@ri.mofa.go.jp
Consulate General website: https://www.rio.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Notice of Consular Office of Japan in Belém Closures
Oct. 25, 2025, 5:25 a.m.
[Contact] Consular Office of Japan in Belém
Address: Av.Magalhaes Barata,651 Ed Belem Office Center,7 andar, Belem, Para, Brasil
Phone: +55-91-3249-3344
Website: https://www.belem.br.emb-japan.go.jp
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A shooting incident occurred in the Cidade Operaria district of San Luis, Maranhão state.
Oct. 25, 2025, 12:20 a.m.
Summary: On Sunday, October 19th, a shooting incident occurred in the Cidade Operaria district of San Luis, Maranhão state, due to a conflict between criminal gangs.
This incident sparked a series of shootings in the area and surrounding areas, leaving seven people dead and more than 10 injured.
Crime prevention measures: Stay away from known risk areas.
If you find yourself caught in a gunfight, your first priority should be to take cover and seek safety.
If you are able to move, please do so safely and leave the area.
If you receive information that a Japanese national has been victimized, please notify the consular office.
[Contact] Consular Office of Japan in Belém
Address: Av.Magalhaes Barata,651 Ed Belem Office Center,7 andar, Belem, Para, Brasil
Phone: +55-91-3249-3344
Website: https://www.belem.br.emb-japan.go.jp
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Japanese nationals injured (robbery and assault on the street)
Oct. 20, 2025, 11:40 p.m.
1. Date and time of occurrence: Friday, October 10th, around 11:50 p.m.
2. Location of the incident: Near Rua da Consolacao, 1100, Higienopolis, Sao Paulo
3. Summary of the incident The victim was walking along the street mentioned above, heading to the Higienopolis-Mackenzie subway station, when a man strangled him from behind with such force that he was unable to breathe. As he struggled to break free, another man appeared and struck him multiple times in the head and face with an iron bar. When the victim's strength had subsided, the assailant stole his smartphone from his pocket, threw him to the ground and fled.
The two thieves were young men in their late teens to 30s wearing hooded sweatshirts. The incident took place about 20 to 30 meters from a subway station, and there were no people or cars on the streets at the time of the incident.
The victim suffered six stitches to the head, several bruises, three stitches to the lip, a subconjunctival hemorrhage in one eye, and several other abrasions and bruises all over his body.
4. Victim items
Smartphone
5. Crime Prevention Measures (1) There have been many cases of theft and robbery targeting smartphones.
(2) You never know where or how a thief might appear. Be sure to carefully check your surroundings and remain vigilant. It is also effective to occasionally look around to show your vigilance.
(3) Be especially vigilant when traveling at night or in areas with few people.
Please be careful not to get involved in any damage, and try to use a vehicle as much as possible.
(4) If you are caught up in an incident, please comply with the demands of the perpetrator, as resisting could put your life in danger. Do not attempt to flee or resist, or make any other quick movements that could be mistaken for such actions.
(5) You can check the history of safety information issued by each diplomatic mission in Brazil on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas safety website. In addition, our website also contains the "Safety Guide" and "Collection of Case Studies of Japanese Nationals Affected."
Please feel free to use these materials as a reference for safety measures.
● Overseas Safety Homepage, Safety Information Issuance History Link: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMail.html?countryCd=0055
●Links to the materials on our website, "Safety Guide" and "Collection of Cases of Japanese Nationals Being Injured":
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[Contact information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Sao Paulo, Consular Section, Japanese Nationals Protection Section, Tel: (55-11) 3254-0100
Email: cgjassist@sp.mofa.go.jp
Homepage: https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
