People's Republic of China / China travel advisories

China: Caution regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"

July 22, 2025, midnight spot information

We issue a warning regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)

Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Alerting people about mosquito-borne diseases

July 25, 2025, 12:45 p.m.

1. Since the first case of chikungunya fever was confirmed in Foshan City on July 8th, more than 3,000 cases have been confirmed by July 23rd. The city government is calling on citizens to take measures to prevent infection.

2 In addition, as we move into autumn, the number of people suffering from dengue fever will increase, so caution is also required. Both chikungunya fever and dengue fever are transmitted by the same mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti).

3. Both diseases have symptoms such as fever, rash, and joint pain, and are treated with symptomatic treatment according to the symptoms. Effective preventive measures include (1) avoiding outdoor activities by wearing clothes that expose the skin, (2) using insect repellent and mosquito repellent, and (3) spraying insecticide into gaps in furniture, etc.

4. For more details, please check the related websites below, and we ask that you take sufficient precautions to prevent infection and stay safe and secure.

"reference"
Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chikungunya fever prevention, notices, etc.)
https://cdcp.gd.gov.cn/ywdt/zdzt/yfjkkyr/yqxx/
Foshan Municipal People's Government (Press conference regarding the spread of chikungunya fever)
https://www.foshan.gov.cn/zwgk/zwdt/jryw/content/post_6649081.html
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Quarantine Station (chikungunya fever and other symptoms, prevention, etc.)
https://www.forth.go.jp/moreinfo/topics/name32.html

○Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou○
(Area code 020)-8334-3009 (Main)
(Area code 020)-8501-5005 (Main)
In case of emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

Consular and Visa Service Hours Passport, Certificates, Family Registry 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 (except closed days)

*If you have submitted a residence notification and have moved to an address outside the jurisdiction of our Embassy, please contact us at ryoji@ko.mofa.go.jp with your name, passport number, and approximate date of move.
*If you are registered with TabiRegi and do not need emails, please change your registration yourself. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

Caution as Typhoon No. 7 approaches

July 24, 2025, 3:50 p.m.

1. According to the China Meteorological Observatory, as of 10:00am on July 24th, Typhoon Francisco (English name: Francisco) was located in the ocean about 810km east-southeast of the border between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, and was forecast to approach the coast of southern Zhejiang province and northern Fujian province from the evening of the same day, so caution against strong winds and rain is being called for.
In the sea areas and surrounding areas along the typhoon's path, not only strong winds and heavy rain are expected, but in some places, damage from high waves, floods, landslides, and other factors is also expected, as well as impacts on various transportation services, including air routes.

2. Therefore, if you are planning to travel to or stay in these areas, please make an effort to gather typhoon and local weather information by referring to the relevant websites listed below, and if damage from the typhoon is expected, please refrain from traveling or going out, or change your itinerary, travel routes, or places to visit, in order to ensure your safety and avoid being caught up in disasters or accidents.
In addition, people already in the area should collect the latest information from the media and relevant organizations in preparation for disasters, keep flashlights, portable radios, etc. close at hand, stockpile drinking water and food, inform family members and others of emergency contact details, check evacuation shelters in advance, and take shelter in a safe place if necessary.
Even after the typhoon has passed, please be aware that there is a risk of unpredictable secondary disasters, such as landslides caused by loosening of the ground.

《 Reference 》
Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
China Meteorological Administration: http://www.cma.gov.cn/
China Central Meteorological Observatory: http://www.nmc.cn/

3. If you are caught up in a disaster, please make efforts to ensure your safety by following warnings issued by local meteorological authorities, etc., and contact your family members in Japan and the Consulate General of Japan.

4. Before traveling abroad, be sure to inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel dates and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for more than three months, be sure to submit a residence notification form in case of an emergency. (http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html)
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with Tabi-Regi so that you can receive safety information as it arises while you are overseas.
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○Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou○
(Area code 020)-8334-3009 (Main)
(Area code 020)-8501-5005 (Main)
In case of emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

Consular and Visa Service Hours Passport, Certificates, Family Registry 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 (except closed days)

*If you have submitted a residence notification and have moved to an address outside the jurisdiction of our Embassy, please contact us at ryoji@ko.mofa.go.jp with your name, passport number, and approximate date of move.
*If you are registered with TabiRegi and do not need emails, please change your registration yourself. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

[Safety Information] Caution regarding the movement of Typhoon No. 7 (international name: Francisco)

July 24, 2025, 11:25 a.m.

1. According to announcements from the Japan Meteorological Agency and other sources, Typhoon No. 7 (international name: Francisco), currently in the sea area south of Japan, is strengthening and moving northwestward, and there is a risk that it will make landfall on the Chinese mainland (near Zhejiang Province) after Saturday, July 26th. Parts of Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangxi provinces, which are expected to be in the typhoon's path, are at risk of heavy rain, flooding, fallen trees due to inundation and strong winds, and high waves (storm surges) near the coast. In addition, disruptions to transportation such as flights and railways are expected due to the typhoon, so caution and vigilance are required.

2. If you are planning to travel to or stay in an area expected to be in the path of this typhoon, please collect the latest typhoon and local weather information by referring to the related websites listed below, and if damage is expected, please refrain from traveling or going out, or change your itinerary, travel routes, or places to visit, in order to ensure your safety and avoid being caught up in disasters or accidents.
In addition, those who are already in the area should collect the latest information from the media and relevant organizations in preparation for disasters, keep a flashlight, portable radio, etc. close at hand, stock up on drinking water and food, inform family members of emergency contact information, check evacuation sites in advance, and take safety measures such as taking refuge in a safe place if necessary. Even after the typhoon has passed, there is a risk of unpredictable secondary disasters such as landslides and debris flows due to loosening of the ground, so please be careful.

Reference websites (including typhoon path forecast maps)
Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information (Typhoon No. 7)): https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#6/25.495/118.799/&elem=root&typhoon=all&contents=typhoon
China Central Meteorological Observatory (Typhoon Bulletin) (Typhoon No. 7 (Chinese name: Fan Sigao))
https://www.nmc.cn/publish/typhoon/warning.html
http://www.nmc.cn/publish/weather-bulletin/index.htm

3. If you are caught up in a disaster, please make efforts to ensure your safety by following the warnings and instructions issued by local authorities, and contact your family members in Japan and the Consulate General of Japan to inform them of your own safety.

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(Contact information)
○Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai (Jurisdiction: Shanghai City, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Anhui Province, Jiangxi Province)
Address: No. 8 Wanshan Road, Changning District, Shanghai (Annex Consular Department) No. 2299 West Yan'an Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 13th floor, Shanghai World Trade Center Telephone: (Area code 021) -5257-4766 (main)
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[Warning] 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

July 24, 2025, 10:10 a.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
FAX: (023) 6374-2661
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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

July 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

○Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou○
(Area code 020)-8334-3009 (Main)
(Area code 020)-8501-5005 (Main)
In case of emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

Consular and Visa Service Hours Passport, Certificates, Family Registry 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 (except closed days)

*If you have submitted a residence notification and have moved to an address outside the jurisdiction of our Embassy, please contact us at ryoji@ko.mofa.go.jp with your name, passport number, and approximate date of move.
*If you are registered with TabiRegi and do not need emails, please change your registration yourself. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

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

July 23, 2025, 5:30 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