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.
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.
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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- Nov. 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m. City of Noumea issues shark warning
- Nov. 25, 2025, 5:50 p.m. Preventing crime during the Christmas and New Year holidays
- Nov. 24, 2025, 8:55 p.m. Safety measures for Christmas, New Year's, etc.
- Nov. 24, 2025, 8:40 p.m. Preventing crime during the Christmas and New Year holidays
- Nov. 21, 2025, 9:35 p.m. Overseas Safety Seminar Information [Consular Office of Japan in Lyon]
- Nov. 21, 2025, 7:15 p.m. Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar [Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg]
City of Noumea issues shark warning
Nov. 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
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Consular Office in Nouméa
Phone: 24-18-55 (From overseas, call (+687) 24-18-55)
Email: consulatjapon.noumea@nm.mofa.go.jp
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Preventing crime during the Christmas and New Year holidays
Nov. 25, 2025, 5:50 p.m.
1. In France, pickpocketing, snatching, bag snatching, and other thefts are common in places where large numbers of people gather, especially in urban areas such as Paris, tourist spots, train and subway stations, and inside trains, and many Japanese people have also been reported as victims. Foreign tourists are considered to be particularly likely targets of theft crimes, but there have also been reports of French residents becoming victims. These incidents occur all year round, regardless of the time of year, but tend to increase especially during tourist seasons and the Christmas season.
Many cases have been reported in southern France, especially in the Cote d'Azur region, including Nice and Cannes. Please be careful with your belongings at airports, trams, trains, restaurants, and in crowded places.
2. Therefore, please refer to the materials on our website below and take sufficient precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime. In addition, if you are a victim of crime, please file a police report as soon as possible (in many cases, a police report receipt is required to file an insurance claim for the crime, but a police report cannot be submitted online or by email after you return to Japan).
Safety Guide (2025 Edition):
https://www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100254832.pdf
Issuance of a lost or stolen passport:
https://www.marseille.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/funshitsu.html
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Consulate General of Japan in Marseille
Consular section
Consulat General du Japon a Marseille
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13008 Marseille, France
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Safety measures for Christmas, New Year's, etc.
Nov. 24, 2025, 8:55 p.m.
1. The French government maintains its terrorism alert plan (Plan Vigipirate) at the highest level of three, meaning that places where large numbers of people gather, such as Christmas markets, may be targets of terrorist attacks. Please be fully aware of this situation and make an effort to obtain the latest information on the security and terrorist situation from overseas safety information and news reports, etc., in order to avoid becoming involved in terrorism or other crimes. In the unlikely event that you do encounter a terrorist attack, please listen carefully to instructions from authorities and act calmly.
[Counter-terrorism measures]
●Make efforts to obtain the latest security information.
Be aware that places and facilities where large numbers of people gather are likely to be targets of terrorism and crime, and pay close attention to your surroundings. If you notice any suspicious objects or people, immediately call 17.
If you are faced with a terrorist attack, listen carefully to the instructions of police officers and act calmly.
2. In France, pickpocketing, snatching, and bag snatching are common in urban areas and other places where large numbers of people gather, such as tourist spots, train and subway stations and inside trains, and many Japanese people have been reported as victims. These incidents occur all year round, regardless of the time of year, but tend to increase especially during tourist seasons and the Christmas season.
In Lyon, there have been many reports of pickpocketing incidents inside train stations such as Part-Dieu Station, on public transport such as trams and subways, and at tourist spots popular with foreign tourists, as well as in hotels and restaurants. Pickpockets often commit crimes in groups (with one person acting as a lookout, another to draw attention, another to carry out the robbery, and another to act as a barrier), so if you are approached by a stranger, take extreme caution by holding your baggage in front of your body.
[Points to prevent pickpocketing and purse snatching]
●Do not carry more cash or expensive valuables than necessary.
●Do not carelessly take out your wallet or cash in public.
●Do not store valuables in places where they cannot be seen, such as in the back pockets of your trousers or the outside pockets of your bag.
● Always be aware of your valuables.
●Keep an eye on your bag or luggage. Carry your bag or luggage in front of you so that you can easily see it.
●If you are pushed or touched in an unnatural way in a crowd, immediately check your belongings.
●If a stranger approaches you and speaks to you in an unnatural manner, be wary of pickpockets.
●If you are a victim of theft, immediately take steps to suspend the use of your credit card, etc., to prevent secondary damage, and report the incident to the police.
Safety Guide (2025 Edition):
https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100849303.pdf
If you are the victim of a crime such as theft or encounter other trouble (Consulate of Japan in Lyon website):
https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/trouble.html
Consular Office in Lyon Address: https://www.lyon.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/jyusho.html
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Preventing crime during the Christmas and New Year holidays
Nov. 24, 2025, 8:40 p.m.
1. In France, pickpocketing, snatching, bag snatching, and other thefts are common in places where large numbers of people gather, especially in urban areas such as Paris, tourist spots, train and subway stations, and inside trains, and many Japanese people have also been reported as victims. Foreign tourists are considered to be particularly likely targets of theft crimes, but there have also been reports of French residents becoming victims. These incidents occur all year round, regardless of the time of year, but tend to increase especially during tourist seasons and the Christmas season.
2. Therefore, please refer to the materials on our Embassy website below and take sufficient precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime. Also, if you are a victim of crime, please file a police report as soon as possible (in many cases, a police report receipt is required to file an insurance claim for the crime, but a police report cannot be submitted online or by email after you return home).
Safety Guide (2025 Edition):
https://www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100254832.pdf
If you are the victim of a crime such as theft or encounter other trouble (Embassy of Japan in France website):
https://www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/03501.html
3. The current terrorism alert level in France remains at "urgence attentat," the highest of the three levels. There have been terrorist attacks targeting Christmas markets in the past, and large-scale events like these, where large numbers of people gather, are prone to terrorist attacks. Please be mindful of not only the risk of theft, but also the possibility of terrorism.
In the event of a terrorist incident,
● Keep a low profile. ● Take evasive action such as hiding behind cover, and evacuate calmly following the instructions of the authorities. Once you have ensured your safety, please contact the embassy.
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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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Overseas Safety Seminar Information [Consular Office of Japan in Lyon]
Nov. 21, 2025, 9:35 p.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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Information on Overseas Safety Measures Seminar [Consulate-General of Japan in Strasbourg]
Nov. 21, 2025, 7:15 p.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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