The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Mindulle is expected to make landfall near Kanagawa Prefecture at approximately Noon today, and then move northward along the east coast of Japan. In conjunction with this storm, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a High Wave and Thunderstorm advisory for all of northern …

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Chantu (Summer Tropical Storm 7) is expected to pass about 80 miles east of Kanagawa Prefecture late in the evening of Tuesday, August 16, and proceed northward along the east coast of Japan. In conjunction with this storm, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a …

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On Saturday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 9 between approximately 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, demonstrations are expected at the U.S. Embassy and surrounding areas to call attention to the anniversaries of the Word War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Monday, August 15, which marks the end of the war, may also draw protests …

Recent events in and around Japan including natural disasters like the series of earthquakes in March of 2016, the active typhoon season of 2015, volcanic eruptions, and various events transpiring in neighboring nations should remind U.S. citizens living and traveling in Japan of the importance of staying connected and having access to late breaking local …

As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following security tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a safe place for visitors. Still, as in …

This message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Japan that the Embassy has received information that on Sunday, June 19, 2016, a large-scale protest and rally is planned at the Ohnoyama General Athletic Field at the Ohnoyoma Park and sports complex in central Naha, Okinawa. According to information received, …

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season lasts through November 2016, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in …

This is a follow up to the information in the Embassy’s Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens sent on April 15. Two large-scale earthquakes and numerous aftershocks have occurred in Kumamoto and Oita Prefectures in the Kyushu region of Japan since April 14. Kumamoto is approximately 730 miles southwest of Tokyo. Mashiki Town, Minami-Aso Village, Aso City, and Kumamoto City in …

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan at 9:26 p.m. (UTC+09:00) on Thursday, April 14. Aftershocks continued through the night of April 14-15. Kumamoto is approximately 730 miles southwest of Tokyo. Authorities report nine confirmed deaths and as many as 1,000 injured. Local authorities report no U.S. citizens among …

This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued emergency weather warnings for areas in Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in localized areas of Eastern Japan. Prefectural authorities have issued evacuation orders affecting areas in both prefectures, especially along the flooded …

This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Goni in the Western Pacific. As of 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, Typhoon Goni continues tracking west through the Western Pacific Ocean and will affect …

The Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on August 15 the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning to Level 4 for volcanic activity at Sakurajima Mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu. Sakurajima is a popular tourist destination located across the bay from downtown Kagoshima City. A Level 4 warning …

Thursday, August 6, is the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and a traditional day of protests against the U.S. Embassy. As in years past, multiple groups of protestors may drive around the Embassy throughout the day while making pronouncements via trucks with loudspeakers. The protesters are generally non-violent in nature, but at …

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Halola (designated TY12 by the Japan Meteorological Agency) in the Western Pacific. As of 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, Typhoon Halola continues on a northwest …

The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center are tracking Typhoon Nangka in the Western Pacific. As of 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015, Typhoon Nangka continues on a northwest track through the Western Pacific Ocean and is expected to …

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on June 30 the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning to Level 3 for volcanic activity at Hakoneyama Mountain in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Level 3 warning means that visitors should not approach the volcano because of an elevated possibility of …

Due to a systems issue affecting global passport operations, there is currently a delay in the printing of U.S. passports that were approved at overseas passport facilities. Applications accepted at U.S. Embassies or Consulates on or after May 26, 2015 are affected by this delay. If you applied for a U.S. passport during this time …

Japan amended its Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 2009, and the changes took effect on July 9, 2012. Under the new system, the old alien registration card needs to be replaced by a new residence card no later than July 8, 2015. For more details, visit the website of the Immigration Bureau of Japan (PDF 300 KB …

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2015, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those …

As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a very safe place for visitors. Still, as in …

The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Noul in the Western Pacific. As of 10 a.m. on Monday, May 11, Typhoon Noul continues on a northeast track through the Western Pacific Ocean and will …

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on May 6 the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 2 warning for volcanic activity at Hakoneyama Mountain in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Level 2 warning means that visitors should not approach the volcano’s crater because of an elevated possibility of …

As reported in the crime section of our Country Specific Information for Japan , the Embassy continues to receive reports of drink spiking incidents in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, particularly near the Roppongi Crossing area. We remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution and maintain security awareness in entertainment districts like Roppongi and Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho, as drink spiking incidents over the years …

A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in the Middle East, including Western teachers employed at these schools. That message referenced schools in the localities of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Maadi (Egypt) as examples, and these two cities as locations with high concentrations of potential targets. …

The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency have issued alerts for Super Typhoon Vongfong, which as of 2 a.m. local time on Friday, Oct. 10 is located approximately 300 miles south of Okinawa. The Kadena Weather Authority at the U.S. …

The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Eastern Japan, including the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya consular districts, that the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency are tracking Typhoon Phanfone in the Northwestern Pacific. As of October 3, Phanfone continues on a northerly track through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean …

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens to the recent outbreak of dengue fever in Japan, the first since 1945. Japanese media recently reported that 36 people who had not traveled out of Japan have contracted dengue fever. Some people are believed to have been infected while walking in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park. Insecticide spraying …

U.S. Embassy Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that heavy rains in the Hiroshima area have already caused fatal landslides in Asaminami-ku in the Northern part of Hiroshima city. Local emergency responders warn of the danger of further landslides in light of continued forecasts of rain in Hiroshima and its vicinity. U.S. …

The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Neoguri in the Western Pacific. As of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, Typhoon Neoguri continues on a northwest track through the Western Pacific Ocean and …

The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling along the coast of Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency has posted a tsunami advisory for low-lying coastal areas of Japan.  Tsunami waves were projected to arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014 on the Pacific Coast of Japan in the following areas: PACIFIC …