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.
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.
China: Caution regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War
Aug. 5, 2025, midnight spot information
We would like to issue a warning regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
China: Caution regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"
July 22, 2025, midnight spot information
We issue a warning regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- Sept. 12, 2025, 8:05 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
- Sept. 12, 2025, 7:35 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
- Sept. 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
- Sept. 12, 2025, 7:20 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
- Sept. 12, 2025, 7:05 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
- Sept. 12, 2025, 6:45 p.m. [Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
[Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
Sept. 12, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
2. To all Japanese nationals, we ask that you continue to take steps to ensure your safety so as not to get into any trouble (or cause any trouble).
◇Please note that the museum has created a "Safety Guide" which you can use as a reference for safety measures.
https://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/consular/doc/anzemanual.pdf
◇Please refer to the spot information issued on August 5th entitled "Caution regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War."
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcspotinfo_2025C031.html
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In case of an emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/
Consular and Visa Service Hours: Passports, Certificates, Family Registration Procedures, etc.: 8:45-12:00, 13:45-17:00 (Except on closed days)
Visa for visitors to Japan: 8:45-12:00, 13:45-15:00 (excluding closed days)
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[Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
Sept. 12, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
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[Contact information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Shenyang Consular Office in Dalian, 3rd floor, Shenmao Tower, No. 147, Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
TEL: 0411-8370-4077
HP: http://www.dalian.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/
[Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
Sept. 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
(Contact information)
Consulate-General of Japan in Chongqing
Address: 42nd floor, World Financial Center, No. 188 Minzou Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China Website: https://www.chongqing.cn.emb-japan.go.jp
Telephone (main): (023) 6373-3585
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Email: ryouji@cq.mofa.go.jp
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Sept. 12, 2025, 7:20 p.m.
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[Contact information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Qingdao Address: 45F, International Finance Centre, No. 59 Hong Kong Middle Road, Qingdao
Phone: 0532-8090-0001
FAX: 0532-8090-0024
Email: ryoji@qd.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.qingdao.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
[Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
Sept. 12, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
[Contact information]
Consular Section, Consulate General of Japan in Shenyang TEL: 024-2322-7490 FAX: 024-2385-2430
HP: http://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html
Email: ryoji@ya.mofa.go.jp
Address: No. 50, Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province (enter through the west gate on the South Sijing Street side)
*If you have already returned to Japan, or moved to another country or another region in China, and have not yet submitted a return notification or change notification to our Embassy, please see the following link and submit it.
https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/fr_worklead_zairyu.html
[Safety Information] Please be careful not to get into trouble.
Sept. 12, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
3. Please also refer to the following materials for safety measures.
○ "Safety Guide" (created by the Embassy of Japan in China)
https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100764689.pdf
August 5th Spot Information: "Caution regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War"
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcspotinfo_2025C031.html
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in China (Consular Section)
Consular Section - Direct Line: (Country Code 86)-(0)10-6532-5964 (09:00-17:30)
In case of an emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Email: ryoji@pk.mofa.go.jp
HP: https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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