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.
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.
Table of contents
- Dec. 16, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about illegal part-time work overseas by criminal organizations, including the Anonymous Mobile Crime Group (Tokuryu) (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
- Dec. 16, 2025, midnight Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
- Nov. 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding terrorism in Europe and the United States
- Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Alert regarding chikungunya fever
- Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Zika virus infection alert (updated)
[Wide Area Information] Warning about illegal part-time work overseas by criminal organizations, including the Anonymous Mobile Crime Group (Tokuryu) (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
There have been a number of cases where people have applied for illegal part-time work overseas and ended up being forced to act as "callers" for criminal organizations and participate in special fraud overseas, or where people have unintentionally become complicit in crimes by couriering illegal drugs (such as marijuana), and ended up being detained or protected by local police.
●If you feel that you have applied for an illegal part-time job overseas, do not worry or keep it to yourself, but seek help from a family member or someone close to you, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the police, etc.
●If you feel that as a result of applying for an illegal part-time job overseas, you have become (or been forced to become) complicit in a crime such as specialized fraud or illegal drug smuggling, please do not hesitate to contact or consult with the local Japanese embassy or consulate general.
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
● Special fraud, in which money is defrauded by contacting people without meeting them in person, is also occurring overseas. There have been confirmed cases in which people have impersonated Japanese government officials, such as Japanese embassy staff, Japanese consulate staff, Japanese police officers, and customs officials.
●Japanese public institutions such as the Japanese Embassy, Japanese Consulate General, police officers, and customs officials will never request remittances without following proper procedures. Please take precautions such as not easily responding to suspicious phone calls, emails, social media messages, etc. that you do not recognize.
●If you feel even slightly uneasy while outside of Japan, please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General.
Alert regarding terrorism in Europe and the United States
Nov. 28, 2025, midnight wide area information
During holiday and event seasons such as Christmas and New Year, people gather and travel more, making you more likely to become a target of terrorism.
○Against the backdrop of the situation in the Middle East, terrorist incidents targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people have occurred, so caution is required even during Jewish anniversaries and holidays, as well as the periods before and after them.
In recent years, terrorist attacks have been occurring in Europe and the United States, targeting places where security and surveillance are weak and where many ordinary citizens gather. In particular, areas around tourist facilities, event venues, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, public transportation, and religious facilities have become targets of terrorism.
○ Always make an effort to obtain the latest information and take sufficient precautions to ensure your safety.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- Dec. 18, 2025, 5:20 p.m. [Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Seminar (Consular Office of Japan in Lyon)
- Dec. 18, 2025, 1:40 a.m. [Resent] Information on overseas safety measures seminar
- Dec. 18, 2025, 1:20 a.m. [Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar (Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg)
- Dec. 18, 2025, 12:10 a.m. [Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar (Embassy of Japan in France)
- Dec. 17, 2025, 8:25 p.m. Renewed warning regarding terrorism, etc.
- Dec. 17, 2025, 7:25 p.m. Renewed warning regarding terrorism, etc.
[Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Seminar (Consular Office of Japan in Lyon)
Dec. 18, 2025, 5:20 p.m.
This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
Consular Office in Lyon
TEL: 04-3747-5500 (From overseas, +33-4-3747-5500)
HP: https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japon.consulat/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consulat_japon_lyon
[Resent] Information on overseas safety measures seminar
Dec. 18, 2025, 1:40 a.m.
Even in countries and regions overseas where many Japanese people reside and many Japanese companies have operations, there are various risks, such as destabilization of the international situation, the spread and expansion of the risks of terrorism and kidnapping, and an increase in natural disasters. In order to prevent damage before it occurs, it is becoming increasingly important to acquire knowledge about trends in terrorism and crime, as well as safety measures.
Given this situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding public seminars by crisis management experts as part of its efforts to strengthen safety measures for Japanese nationals residing overseas.
We will be holding an on-demand overseas safety seminar for Japanese nationals residing in France, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
1. URL of the viewing site
https://vimeo.com/1137595098
2. Viewing period: From Friday, November 21st to Wednesday, December 31st
[Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar (Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg)
Dec. 18, 2025, 1:20 a.m.
Even in countries and regions overseas where many Japanese people reside and many Japanese companies have operations, there are various risks, such as destabilization of the international situation, the spread and expansion of the risks of terrorism and kidnapping, and an increase in natural disasters. In order to prevent damage before it occurs, it is becoming increasingly important to acquire knowledge about trends in terrorism and crime, as well as safety measures.
Given this situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding public seminars by crisis management experts as part of its efforts to strengthen safety measures for Japanese nationals residing overseas.
We will be holding an on-demand overseas safety seminar for Japanese nationals residing in France, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
1. URL of the viewing site
https://vimeo.com/1137595098
2. Viewing period: From Friday, November 21st to Wednesday, December 31st
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【contact address】
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg Consular Section Number: 03-8852-8500
(From outside France, call (+33) 3-8852-8500)
HP: https://www.strasbourg.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
[Resent] Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar (Embassy of Japan in France)
Dec. 18, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
Even in countries and regions overseas where many Japanese people reside and many Japanese companies have operations, there are various risks, such as destabilization of the international situation, the spread and expansion of the risks of terrorism and kidnapping, and an increase in natural disasters. In order to prevent damage before it occurs, it is becoming increasingly important to acquire knowledge about trends in terrorism and crime, as well as safety measures.
Given this situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding public seminars by crisis management experts as part of its efforts to strengthen safety measures for Japanese nationals residing overseas.
We will be holding an on-demand overseas safety seminar for Japanese nationals residing in France, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
1. URL of the viewing site
https://vimeo.com/1137595098
2. Viewing period: From Friday, November 21st to Wednesday, December 31st
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in France
Phone: 01-4888-6200
(From overseas, call +33-1-4888-6200)
Email: consul@ps.mofa.go.jp
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Renewed warning regarding terrorism, etc.
Dec. 17, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
1. Against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East, terrorist incidents targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people have occurred in Europe and the United States. On December 14, a mass shooting targeting Jewish people occurred at an event celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on a beach near Sydney, Australia, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. Furthermore, on Thursday, October 2, an attack occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, England, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, and British police have classified this incident as a terrorist incident.
Such incidents are said to be particularly likely to occur around Jewish religious anniversaries and holidays, and the following are current and upcoming anniversaries and holidays.
Hanukkah (Festival of Lights): Around December 14th to December 22nd
Passover (Pesach): April 1st to April 9th, 2026
Shavuot: May 21st to 23rd, 2026
Even here, caution is needed, given the possibility of unforeseen events occurring.
Therefore, please make an effort to keep up with the latest developments through media reports and take care not to get caught up in any unforeseen incidents. Caution is particularly required around the above-mentioned anniversaries. If you come across any related gatherings or events, please make your safety your priority by leaving the area as quickly as possible.
2. It has been reported that on December 12th, an attempted terrorist attack (five people were arrested) occurred at a Christmas market in Bavaria, Germany, which is suspected to have been motivated by Islamic extremists. The specific Christmas market that was targeted in the attack has not been revealed, but there are currently many Christmas markets being held across France, so please be careful if you are planning to attend them.
In the unlikely event of a terrorist incident,
Take evasive action such as: ● Keep low to the ground ● Hide behind cover, and follow the instructions of the authorities to evacuate calmly. Once you have ensured your safety, please contact the embassy.
This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
Consular Office in Lyon
TEL: 04-3747-5500 (From overseas, +33-4-3747-5500)
HP: https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japon.consulat/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consulat_japon_lyon
Renewed warning regarding terrorism, etc.
Dec. 17, 2025, 7:25 p.m.
1. Against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East, terrorist incidents targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people have occurred in Europe and the United States. On December 14, a mass shooting targeting Jewish people occurred at an event celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on a beach near Sydney, Australia, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. Furthermore, on Thursday, October 2, an attack occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, England, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, and British police have classified this incident as a terrorist incident.
Such incidents are said to be particularly likely to occur around Jewish religious anniversaries and holidays, and the following are current and upcoming anniversaries and holidays.
Hanukkah (Festival of Lights): Around December 14th to December 22nd
・Passover (Pesach): April 1st to April 9th, 2026 ・Shavuot: May 21st to May 23rd, 2026
Even here, caution is needed, given the possibility of unforeseen events occurring.
Therefore, please make an effort to keep up with the latest developments through media reports and take care not to get caught up in any unforeseen incidents. Caution is particularly required around the above-mentioned anniversaries. If you come across any related gatherings or events, please make your safety your priority by leaving the area as quickly as possible.
2. It has been reported that on December 12th, an attempted terrorist attack (five people were arrested) occurred at a Christmas market in Bavaria, Germany, which is suspected to have been motivated by Islamic extremists. The specific Christmas market that was targeted in the attack has not been revealed, but there are currently many Christmas markets being held across France, so please be careful if you are planning to attend them.
In the unlikely event of a terrorist incident,
● Keep a low posture. ● Take evasive action such as hiding behind cover, and evacuate calmly following the instructions of the authorities. Once safety is assured, please contact the Consulate-General.
This email is sent to the email address registered in the residence notification and to "Tabiregi" registrants. If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
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*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, 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.
【contact address】
Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg Consular Section Number: 03-8852-8500
(From outside France, call (+33) 3-8852-8500)
HP: https://www.strasbourg.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
