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Japan is known as one of the safest counties all over the world. However, it's the best to check if there is travel alerts and travel advisories about disasters including earthquakes and typhoons, infections or other emergency situations before you travel to Japan.

In 2020, the new coronavirus named COVID-19 is spreading all over the world, which affects many people planning to travel abroad in no distant future. Here are the latest news and updates about the coronavirus and travel advisories by national foreign ministries and other organizations related to diplomacy and travel.

LATEST INFORMATION

Japanese Border Measures for COVID-19 will be Lifted on May 8, 2023

Japanese Border Measures for COVID-19 to be Lifted on May 8, 2023

Latest news on procedures for entering Japan as of April 6, 2023
Japan Considers Reopening for Independent Tourists in October 2022

Japan Considers Reopening for Independent Tourists in October 2022

Latest news on procedures for entering Japan as of September 13th, 2022
Japan Closer to Reopen to Independent Tourists Starting September 7th, 2022

Japan Closer to Reopen to Independent Tourists Starting September 7th, 2022

Latest news on procedures for entering Japan starting September 7th, 2022
Small Changes Regarding Japan Border Measures Starting August 15, 2022

Small Changes Regarding Japan Border Measures Starting August 15, 2022

Latest news on procedures for entering Japan starting August 15th, 2022
Japan Resumes Entry of Foreign Tourists

Japan Resumes Entry of Foreign Tourists Starting June 10, 2022

Latest news on procedures for entering Japan starting June 10th, 2022
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Fast Track Implemented to Airports in Japan

Latest news in procedures for entering Japan as of March 9th, 2022
Visit Japan web

How to use the Visit Japan Web for Entering/Returning to Japan

Easy Step-by-Step guide about Visit Japan Web

My Experience in the Quarantine Hotel upon Arrival in Japan

Re-entering Japan in Covid time: My first-hand experience in the mandatory hotel

8 Things You Can Do During Mandatory Quarantine at Home in Japan

Worried about how to spend your time locked up at home? Here you have some ideas!
Japanese border measures

New Entry Restrictions over the Omicron Variant from January 15th, Japan

Japanese border measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Updated: January 15th)
Entry Requirements from Japan to Middle East and African countries

Entry Requirements from Japan to Middle East and African countries – February 17th 2022 Updated

Check the entry PCR test requirements from Japan to Middle East and African countries.
Entry Requirements from Japan to Asian countries

Entry Requirements from Japan to Asian countries – February 17th 2022 Updated

Check the entry PCR test requirements from Japan to Asian countries
Entry Requirements from Japan to European countries

Entry Requirements from Japan to European countries – February 17th 2022 Updated

Check the entry PCR test requirements from Japan to European countries
Entry Requirements from Japan to American and Oceanic countries

Entry Requirements from Japan to American and Oceanic countries – February 17th 2022 Updated

Check the entry PCR test requirements from Japan to American and Oceanic countries

International Students now in Japan: 8 Helpful Living Support info amid COVID-19

8 Useful Financial and Lifestyle Support Information to Help International Students who have difficulty living in Japan due to COVID
Changes in Quarantine Requirements in Japan

Changes in Quarantine Requirements in Japan: How to reduced your quarantine period

Shortening of quarantine for entering Japan
My First-hand Experience Re-entering Japan with the New Regulations

My First-hand Experience Re-entering Japan with the New Regulations

The new Japanese re-entry regulations: a first-hand explanation of all the processes

How to Get Vaccinated in Japan

I Got First Does of COVID-19 Vaccination
PCR test

Need COVID-19 PCR tests in Haneda airport? READ this before booking!

2 Clinics at Haneda Airport which can take the PCR test.

Things to Know About Coronavirus Variants in Japan

What We Know About Variants of COVID-19 Virus
Things to Know about Hawaii Covid-19 Test Before you Go

5 Things to Know about Hawaii Covid-19 PCR Test Before you Go

Hawaii state has a special requirement about COVID-19 PCR Test Certificate for entry.
PCR Test in Japan

10 Things about PCR Test & Negative Certificate for Traveling in Japan

10 things need to know about COVID-19 PCR test for traveling
PCR Test at Airports in Japan

PCR Test at Japanese Airports: How to Enter Japan

Things to Know to Visit Japan Now
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PCR Test in Japan: COVID-19 Negative Certificate Issuance when Traveling abroad

Which countries require a COVID-19 Negative Certificate?

PCR Test at a Tokyo Clinic: Review

I've taken a PCR test at T Care Clinic in Tokyo. I am introducing how to take the PCR in Tokyo.
Clinicnearme

PCR Test Reservation Website for Foreign Residents in Japan

PCR Examination Online Booking Service in Japan operated by Inbound Platform

The Latest Visa Situation in Japan (Updated on 31st of August)

Updating the current visa situation for residents in Japan
What to Do in Case of Earthquake in Japan

What to Do in Case of Earthquake in Japan

What to do during an earthquake in Japan? Basic Guide

How to Get a PCR Test in Japan

All You Need to Know to Get PCR Test and a Negative Certificate in Japan

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Japonismo

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with Japonismo

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya
World after Coronavirus

Japan after Coronavirus: How will COVID-19 Change the Way We Travel

What will happen in the tourism in Japan after coronavirus

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Asian Wanderlust

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with Asian Wanderlust
Japan Web Magazine X Japan Wonder Travel

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Japan Wonder Travel

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with Japan Wonder Travel
Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Get Your Guide

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X GetYourGuide

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with GetYourGuide
Japan Web Magazine and Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

Covid-19 Era Interview: Japan Web Magazine X Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

What Can You Do after the Coronavirus with Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy
Japan Web Magazine X Giappone per Tutti

Let’s Be Together in Times of Coronavirus: Japan Web Magazine X Giappone per Tutti

Coronavirus Questionnaire About Covid-Era

What to Do during the Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Japan

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Things to Do and What’s Open in Japan

Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Japan: What’s Open Now??

List of Places and Tourist Attractions in Japan that Re-Opened after Coronavirus Shutdowns

List of Places in Japan that are Closed due to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Temporarily Closed Places and Cancelled Events in Japan due to the Novel Coronavirus 
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Japan Travel Advisory for the Coronavirus

Travel advisories and warnings about Japan including the novel coronavirus (Covid-19)
List of Places in Tokyo that are Closed due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

What is Closed in Tokyo now

Many places closures are because of the Covid-19's outbreak
COVID-19 in Japan

Coronavirus: Is it Safe to Travel in Japan?

Get the latest information about the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Japan
Typhoons over the Japanese Archipelago

Japan Typhoon Season: Things to Know

What to Do in Typhoon Season in Japan