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.
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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China: Alert against violent crimes
Sept. 19, 2024, midnight spot information
China: Alert against violent crimes
Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding MOX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
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● On August 14 (local time), the WHO Emergency Committee met and advised WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the spread of Empox infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several African countries could potentially spread outside the African continent and be considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
On the same day, Director-General Tedros declared that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC.
Caution regarding Mpox
Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On August 7, at a regular press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a serious Empox outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and that the infection is spreading in neighboring countries.
People traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic, where there have been many cases of Empox clade 1 recently, should be particularly careful to prevent infection. People traveling to other countries and regions should also take measures to prevent infection, as the possibility of the infection spreading in the future cannot be denied.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- Oct. 9, 2024, 4:41 p.m. [Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention alert)
- Oct. 9, 2024, 4:21 p.m. [Safety Information] Stabbing incident in Tianhe District, Guangzhou (Warning)
- Oct. 9, 2024, 3:51 p.m. [Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
- Oct. 9, 2024, 3:21 p.m. [Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
- Oct. 9, 2024, 2:56 p.m. [Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
- Oct. 9, 2024, 12:16 a.m. [Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
[Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention alert)
Oct. 9, 2024, 4:41 p.m.
広州市公安局天河区分局によれば、１０月８日午後２時頃、広州市天河区華強路で刃物を持った男（６０歳）が刺傷事件を起こし、３名が負傷したとのことです。在広州日本国総領事館から広州市の公安担当者に確認したところ、被害者の中に日本人はいないとのことです。なお、容疑者は既に当局によって身柄を確保されています。広州市公安局天河区分局は本事件を捜査中であり、背景等詳細は現在のところ不明です。
また、９月３０日夜、上海市松江区内のスーパーマーケットで刃物を持った男が殺傷事件を起こしたほか、中国各地（人の集まる場所等）において刺傷事件が発生しています。外出の際は、不審者の接近等、周囲の状況にくれぐれも留意し、安全確保に努めるようお願いいたします。また、複数人で外出する等、十分な安全対策をとるようご注意ください。
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[Safety Information] Stabbing incident in Tianhe District, Guangzhou (Warning)
Oct. 9, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
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Consulate-General of Japan in Chongqing
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[Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
Oct. 9, 2024, 3:51 p.m.
Furthermore, on the night of September 30th, a man armed with a knife committed a murder at a supermarket in Songjiang District, Shanghai, and stabbing incidents have occurred all over China (in crowded places, etc.). When going out, please be extremely vigilant to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, and make efforts to ensure your safety. Also, please be careful to take sufficient safety measures, such as going out in groups of multiple people.
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[Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
Oct. 9, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
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[Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
Oct. 9, 2024, 2:56 p.m.
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[Safety Policy Information] The stabbing incident of Kokoro on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (attention aroused)
Oct. 9, 2024, 12:16 a.m.
1. According to the Tianhe District Office of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, today (October 8th, around 2pm) a man (60 years old) armed with a knife committed a stabbing incident on Huaqiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, injuring three people. The Consulate-General of Japan in Guangzhou confirmed with a public security official in Guangzhou that there were no Japanese among the victims. The suspect has already been detained by the authorities. The Tianhe District Office of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau is currently investigating the incident, and details such as the background are currently unknown.
On September 18th, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, a student from the Shenzhen Japanese School was attacked by a man while walking to school, sustaining injuries and eventually dying. We have requested information from the Chinese side regarding the background and motive of the incident, but the details remain unknown.
2. Furthermore, on the night of September 30th, a man armed with a knife committed a murder at a supermarket in Songjiang District, Shanghai, and stabbing incidents have occurred all over China (in crowded places, etc.). When going out, please be extremely vigilant to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, make efforts to ensure your safety, and also take note of the following points.
- Respect local customs, be aware of your surroundings, and be careful with your words, actions and attitude when interacting with Chinese people.
- Avoid going out alone at night (trouble is particularly likely to occur in bars late at night).
- Even during the day, please be aware of your surroundings and refrain from speaking loudly in Japanese. Also, avoid any conspicuous or provocative behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
When going out, pay attention to your surroundings, especially in places where many people gather, such as squares.
Please note that the Embassy has created a "Safety Guide (Safety Measures Manual)" which can be used as a reference for safety measures. Link: https://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/consular/doc/anzemanual.pdf
*For safety guidelines created by other embassies, please see here: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/manual/china_manual.html
3. If you are involved in an incident or accident, please contact the following number. We will respond to emergencies even on closed days and during closed hours.
○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.
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