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.
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 Asian waters
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●In Asian waters, there have been many incidents of piracy (Note), including boarding by armed groups, and the total number of incidents in the Singapore Strait in particular has been on the rise again in recent years.
●Operators of ships sailing through Asian waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering piracy and other incidents 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.
Traffic Restrictions for the National Foundation Day Event (No. 6: Changes to traffic restrictions from September 1st to 2nd)
Aug. 31, 2025, 6:05 p.m.
1. On September 2nd, commemorative events will be held in Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnamese nation. Traffic restrictions, including road bans and restrictions, will be in place on the following dates and times.
■ Scheduled dates and times for traffic restrictions (confirmed as of the 31st)
September 1st (Monday) 10:00 PM to September 2nd (Tuesday) 1:00 PM (start and end times changed)
2. Please check the information on the official website below for the implementation times and areas of traffic restrictions. There may be sudden changes, so if you are planning to go out during this period, please allow yourself plenty of time and check the latest information.
Official website: https://a80.hanoi.gov.vn/
In addition, during previous rehearsals, large numbers of citizens have gathered along the roads, and in some areas it has become difficult to move. In such areas, please be aware of the risks associated with crowds, such as falling or losing luggage.
Please note that on the day, it has been announced that mobile phone communications will be blocked or restricted in the relevant areas.
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Caution as Typhoon No. 14 (International name: Nongfa, Vietnamese name: No. 6) approaches
Aug. 30, 2025, 3:35 p.m.
To everyone in central Vietnam
According to the Vietnam National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting and the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 14 (international name: Nongfa, Vietnamese name: No. 6) was moving west-northwest across the Gulf of Tonkin as of 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th, and is expected to make landfall in northern or central Vietnam on the 30th and then cross the country. At that time, its strength was measured as a speed of 30 km, a central pressure of 996 hPa, and maximum instantaneous wind speed of 25 m/s.
As the typhoon approaches, makes landfall, and passes through, areas along its path and its surrounding areas are at increased risk of damage from flooding, high tides, inundation, landslides, strong winds, thunderstorms, etc. due to heavy rain, and there is also the risk of disruption to various transportation services. Even in areas far from the typhoon, the atmosphere may become unstable, causing gusts of wind and thunderstorms.
Therefore, please obtain the latest information through future related news reports, etc., and those who are staying in or around areas where the typhoon is expected to approach, or those who are planning to travel to or stay in these areas, should refrain from going out depending on the situation, consider changing their itinerary, route, or destinations, and if there is a risk of a sudden change in the weather, such as a sudden cold wind blowing, avoid making unnecessary trips and take shelter in a sturdy building, etc., and take action to protect yourself and the safety of your family, friends, colleagues, etc.
(Related Website)
○ Japan Meteorological Agency (typhoon information)
https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#6/19.518/112.478/&typhoon=TC2509&contents=typhoon
Vietnam National Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Center
https://nchmf.gov.vn/kttvsiteE/en-US/2/index.html
Vietnam National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Typhoon Information
https://kttv.gov.vn/kttvsite/vi-VN/1/index.html
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Caution as Typhoon No. 14 (International name: Nongfa, Vietnamese name: No. 6) approaches
Aug. 30, 2025, 11:25 a.m.
According to the Vietnam National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting and the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 14 (international name: Nongfa, Vietnamese name: No. 6) was moving west-northwest across the Gulf of Tonkin as of 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th, and is expected to make landfall in north-central Vietnam on the 30th and then cross the country. At this time, its strength and speed were measured as 30 km/h, with a central pressure of 996 hPa and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 25 m/s.
As the typhoon approaches, makes landfall, and passes through, areas along its path and its surrounding areas are at increased risk of damage from flooding, high tides, inundation, landslides, strong winds, thunderstorms, etc. due to heavy rain, and there is also the risk of disruption to various transportation services. Even in areas far from the typhoon, the atmosphere may become unstable, causing gusts of wind and thunderstorms.
Therefore, please obtain the latest information through future related news reports, etc., and those who are staying in or around areas where the typhoon is expected to approach, or those who are planning to travel to or stay in these areas, should refrain from going out depending on the situation, consider changing their itinerary, route, or destinations, and if there is a risk of a sudden change in the weather, such as a sudden cold wind blowing, avoid making unnecessary trips and take shelter in a sturdy building, etc., and take action to protect yourself and the safety of your family, friends, colleagues, etc.
(Related Website)
○ Japan Meteorological Agency (typhoon information)
https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#6/19.518/112.478/&typhoon=TC2509&contents=typhoon
Vietnam National Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Center
https://nchmf.gov.vn/kttvsiteE/en-US/2/index.html
Vietnam National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Typhoon Information
https://kttv.gov.vn/kttvsite/vi-VN/1/index.html
(Contact) Embassy of Japan in Vietnam
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