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.
Security Update: Attack on Police Officers in the Compensa District of Manaus
Oct. 31, 2025, 7 a.m.
3 Case summary
A large-scale crackdown against a criminal organization (Comando Vermelho: CV) is currently underway in Rio de Janeiro. In connection with this operation, military police officers who rushed to the scene (near the location of the above-mentioned incident) after receiving a report of a rally being held in Manaus to honor CV members who were killed in the operation were attacked and injured by members and residents participating in the rally.
[Source: G1, D24, R7, Portal do Holanda]
https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2025/10/30/video-mostra-pm-sendo-atacado-em-manaus-durante-homenagem-a-mortos-do-cv-em-megaoperacao.ghtml
https://d24am.com/policia/videos-pm-interrompe-homenagem-de-faccionados-a-traficantes-mortos-no-rj/
https://noticias.r7.com/amazonas/amazonas-no-ar/suposta-retaliacao-apos-megaoperacao-no-rio-provoca-confronto-e-deixa-pm-ferido-em-manaus-am-30102025/
https://www.portaldoholanda.com.br/policial/pm-fica-ferido-ao-tentar-impedir-homenagem-membros-do-cv-na-compensa
4. Request from the Consulate General: Due to the large-scale crackdown on CVs currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, there is a possibility that incidents involving CVs may occur in Manaus as well.
Please avoid visiting the dangerous areas where this incident occurred as much as possible, and since it is entirely possible that incidents may occur in other areas as well, please make sure to ensure your safety by getting the latest information from the news and other sources when you go out.
Consulate-General of Japan in Manaus (contact details)
Telephone: (area code 92) 3232-2000, from overseas (country code 55) 92-3232-2000
Email: consular@na.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.manaus.br.emb-japan.go.jp/
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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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