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 announced 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.
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Table of contents
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
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.).
[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.
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Safety Information] Fraud in residential rental contracts
May 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
Consulate General of Japan in Munich
Friedenstrasse 6, 81671 Muenchen
HP: https://www.muenchen.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: ryoji@mu.mofa.go.jp
Phone: 089-4176040
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[Warning] Fraud in residential rental contracts
May 16, 2025, 1 a.m.
Suspicious rental information has the following characteristics:
・They ask you to transfer money without letting you view the property. ・The price of the property is too low for the location and size of the property. ・The owner is overseas or far away and cannot meet you right away. ・The bank account to which you are transferring money is in a foreign country (for example, the IBAN does not start with the German "DE")
・The landlord's contact information is not listed or is incorrect. ・They contact you directly via messaging app or email without going through an intermediary site.
Please keep the following points in mind to avoid becoming a victim of fraud:
- View the property and meet the landlord before signing a contract - If the terms seem too good to be true, ask why, and if you don't get a satisfactory explanation, pass on the offer - If you have any doubts, don't send money
(reference)
・German police crime prevention
https://www.polizei-beratung.de/aktuelles/detailansicht/worship-for-betrug-before-the-wohnungssuche/
*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 a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Consulate General of Japan in Frankfurt
MesseTurm 34.OG, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, 60327, Frankfurt am Main
Main phone number: +49-(0)69-2385-730 (connected to emergency response company during closing time)
Consular Section Email: konsular@fu.mofa.go.jp
[Safety Information] Warning about residential rental contract fraud
May 15, 2025, 10:35 p.m.
[Characteristics of rental contract fraud]
・You are asked to transfer money before viewing the property or signing a contract. ・The price of the property is too low for the location and size. ・The landlord is overseas or far away and cannot be met. ・The bank account to which you are transferring money is a foreign one and the IBAN does not start with the German "DE". ・The landlord's contact information is not listed or the contact information is incorrect.
[Points to note to prevent fraud]
・View the property and meet the landlord before signing a contract ・Check the identity and licenses of the landlord and real estate agent ・Be wary if the conditions are too good to be true ・Don't send money if you are suspicious ・Don't let your guard down just because the landlord is Japanese (consider the possibility of impersonation)
If your landlord tries to rush you into making a decision or sending payment, be cautious and consider the possibility of fraud.
(reference)
■German Police (Rental Contract Fraud Prevention Page)
https://www.polizei-beratung.de/aktuelles/detailansicht/worship-for-betrug-before-the-wohnungssuche/
■ Berlin State Police X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/polizeiberlin_e
■ "Safety Guide"
https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100294519.pdf
■ "Tabi-Regi" (for those traveling for less than three months) / Residence Notification (for those staying for three months or more)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/index.html
■ Overseas safety app for smartphones
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/c_info/oshirase_kaian_app.html
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Embassy of Japan in Germany
TEL: 030-21094-0 (From overseas, +49-30-21094-0)
E-mail: taishikan-ryoujibu@bo.mofa.go.jp
URL: https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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[Consular-related applications and procedures]
https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/konsular_index.html
[Introduction to Japan-related cultural events]
https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/info_kulturBerlin.html
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[Warning] Fraud in residential rental contracts
May 15, 2025, 6:20 p.m.
Suspicious rental information has the following characteristics:
・You are asked to transfer money before viewing the property. ・The price of the property is too low for the location and size. ・The owner is overseas or far away and cannot be met. ・The bank account to which you are transferring money is a foreign one and the IBAN does not start with the German "DE". ・The owner's contact information is not listed or is incorrect.
Please keep the following points in mind to avoid becoming a victim of fraud:
- View the property and meet the landlord before signing a contract - Be wary if the conditions seem too good to be true - Don't send money if you suspect something is wrong
(reference)
・German police crime prevention
https://www.polizei-beratung.de/aktuelles/detailansicht/worship-for-betrug-before-the-wohnungssuche/
Hamburg State Police
https://www.polizei.hamburg/betruegerische-wohnungsanzeigen-792186
Lower Saxony State Police
https://www.lka.polizei-nds.de/praevention/aktuellewarnmeldungen/vorsicht-vor-betrugsmaschen-mit-immobilienanzeigen-115821.html
【contact address】
Consulate General of Japan in Hamburg
Domstrasse 19, 20095 Hamburg
Phone: 040-3330-170
E-mail: hamburg-ryoji@hb.mofa.go.jp
URL: https://www.hamburg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*If you have completed the simple registration for Tabi-Regi 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 encourage your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
