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.
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.
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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Warning about accidents in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Nov. 19, 2025, 9:10 a.m.
[Notes]
●Please be sure to check the route opening and closing status and warning information issued by the National Forestry Agency (CONAF) in advance.
●Please check the latest weather information before departing.
●Currently, the W course in the area is open, but it is recommended that you be accompanied by a guide.
●If you use a guide or travel agency, please check in advance about safety measures and emergency procedures.
●Avoid traveling alone and, whenever possible, travel with multiple people or accompanied by a guide.
●If the weather is expected to worsen, do not push yourself and consider canceling your activities.
Please continue to take sufficient precautions to ensure everyone's safety.
Caution regarding the November 16th (Sunday) Presidential Election
Nov. 12, 2025, 4:20 a.m.
1. Overview On Sunday, November 16th, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, educational facilities and other locations around the country will serve as polling stations, where the presidential election and other elections will be held. As a result, there are concerns about confusion around polling stations and trouble between supporters. In addition, as vote counting will continue after voting has finished, there is a possibility that such trouble may occur even after voting has finished. If you are going out on the day, please be careful not to get involved in unnecessary trouble around polling stations, etc.
2. Safety measures
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the media, etc., be aware of your surroundings when going out, and try to avoid going near election-related facilities such as polling stations and election offices, as well as places where many people gather, and take other precautions to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances.
Even if protests or rallies are peaceful, there is a possibility that unexpected situations may suddenly occur depending on the circumstances. If you come across a protest or rally, please take sufficient care to ensure your own safety, such as by leaving the scene as quickly as possible.
Warning regarding car break-ins
Nov. 12, 2025, 12:30 a.m.
(1) Summary of the incident On Tuesday, November 4th, at around 2:00 p.m., a Japanese tourist stopped at a restaurant in Talca City. After finishing his meal, he was returning to his car when the rear window was broken and his passport, electronic devices, suitcase containing cash, bag, etc. were stolen.
(2) Important Notice: Always lock your car when leaving it, even for a short time.
・Please be sure to take any valuables with you and do not leave them in the car.
・The risk of becoming a victim is higher during times and places with fewer people around. Please avoid parking on the street whenever possible.
- Even if you park in the parking lot, please avoid parking far away from the store or in a place where security guards cannot see you.
- There is a chance that you may be suddenly targeted by a car thief while putting your luggage into the trunk or inside the car, so please be careful of suspicious people around you when getting in and out of your car.
