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 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.
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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
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- Aug. 13, 2025, 6 p.m. Caution regarding crowds, demonstrations, rallies, etc. during the summer vacation period
- Aug. 13, 2025, 11:40 a.m. Issuance of heavy rain warnings, etc. (after 11:00 AM on August 13th)
- Aug. 13, 2025, 10:50 a.m. Caution regarding crowds, demonstrations, rallies, etc. during the summer vacation period
- Aug. 6, 2025, 10:15 a.m. (Canceled) Bomb threat at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul
- Aug. 5, 2025, 3:40 p.m. Bomb threat at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul
Caution regarding crowds, demonstrations, rallies, etc. during the summer vacation period
Aug. 13, 2025, 6 p.m.
During the summer vacation season, various demonstrations and rallies are held every year. Please pay attention to the latest information regarding demonstrations and rallies, refrain from approaching the area, and if you do encounter them, please take measures such as leaving the area to ensure your safety.
[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
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Counter hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
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*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a "Residence Notification" (for stays of three months or more) or register with "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Issuance of heavy rain warnings, etc. (after 11:00 AM on August 13th)
Aug. 13, 2025, 11:40 a.m.
Please refer to the following points of caution.
○Collect the latest information from news reports, etc.
- Avoid going outside and follow any evacuation warnings or instructions from local authorities.
○ Be careful of landslides caused by loosening of the ground due to rain.
(Reference: Korea Meteorological Administration website (Korean site))
→ https://www.weather.go.kr/w/weather/warning/status.do
[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
Address: 8F Twin Tree Tower A, 6 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03142
Counter hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
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*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a "Residence Notification" (for stays of three months or more) or register with "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Caution regarding crowds, demonstrations, rallies, etc. during the summer vacation period
Aug. 13, 2025, 10:50 a.m.
[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Busan (Address) 18, Gogwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
(18 Gogwan-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea)
(Telephone) 051-465-5101 (+82-51-465-5101 from overseas)
(FAX) 051-442-1622
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(Canceled) Bomb threat at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul
Aug. 6, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
Address: 8F Twin Tree Tower A, 6 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03142
Counter hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and TabiRegi.
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/moving procedure at the following URL, or contact our Embassy by phone or email. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a "Residence Notification" (for stays of three months or more) or register with "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Bomb threat at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul
Aug. 5, 2025, 3:40 p.m.
[Consular Department of the Embassy of Japan in Korea]
E-mail:ryojisodan.seoul@so.mofa.go.jp
TEL: (Country code: +82) 02-739-7400
FAX: (Country code: +82) 02-723-3528
Address: 8F Twin Tree Tower A, 6 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03142
Counter hours: 9:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00
*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and TabiRegi.
*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved out, please complete the return/moving procedure at the following URL, or contact our Embassy by phone or email. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a "Residence Notification" (for stays of three months or more) or register with "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.