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.
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.
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Information for the past 30 days.
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- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- May 9, 2025, midnight India: Caution on Pakistan border amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan
- May 7, 2025, midnight Caution as tensions rise between India and Pakistan
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
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.
India: Caution on Pakistan border amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan
May 9, 2025, midnight spot information
●If you are staying in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat or the Union Territory of Chandigarh, please stay up to date with the latest information from the media, take extreme caution and take sufficient safety precautions, such as refraining from going out unnecessarily until you are fully sure that your surroundings are safe, to avoid getting caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
Caution as tensions rise between India and Pakistan
May 7, 2025, midnight wide area information
We have issued comprehensive information on India and Pakistan.
[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.).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Political rally by the ruling party AITC (TMC) in Kolkata (scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025)
July 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
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1. On Monday, July 21, a political rally will be held by the ruling AITC (TMC) in front of Victoria House in Kolkata. This rally is held every year to commemorate a political activist who was shot dead by police during a demonstration held in Kolkata in 1993, and is usually attended by a large number of supporters.
2. Considerable congestion and confusion is expected around the venue, Victoria House. Please take sufficient safety precautions, such as not approaching unnecessarily.
3. Generally, places where many people gather, such as rallies, are prone to trouble and can become targets of terrorism or develop into riots or clashes.
Please take sufficient safety precautions to avoid becoming a victim, such as staying away from places where rallies or disputes are occurring, or around groups of people chanting slogans.
In the unlikely event that you are present at a location where an unforeseen incident has occurred, please leave the area immediately and prioritize your own safety. Also, if you receive information that a Japanese national has been affected, please notify our Embassy.
4. Please be aware that according to an announcement by the Kolkata Police, traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on surrounding roads from early morning until late at night.
Reference: Kolkata Police Traffic Regulation Information (English)
https://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.gov.in/traffic_restriction.html
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Alert regarding protests in Odisha
July 17, 2025, 3:50 p.m.
● オディシャ州バラソール所在のファキールモハン大学において、女子大学生がセクハラ被害を訴えた後、焼身自殺した事件を受け、オディシャ州内において抗議行動が行われています。
● 報道によると、抗議行動に伴って、公共交通機関、学校、商業施設等の閉鎖等が予測されています。
● 一般的に、集会のような多くの人が集まる場所では、トラブルが発生しやすいうえ、テロ等の標的となったり、暴動、衝突に発展したりする可能性があります。
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