The Coronavirus Pandemic in Japan

The economic impact of the pandemic and measures put into place to contain it are being felt worldwide. Japan is no exception. Demand for most products will be down for the year, travel restrictions were put in place, and there are calls to increase domestic manufacturing of strategic products. The situation is changing rapidly. Here are sources of current information*.

General Information on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Japan

• The Official Website of the Japanese Prime Minister has information on the status of national government measures in place to counter the Coronavirus. There are also links to other information on the pandemic response. The Prime Minister's Facebook page of the PM Office may have more current information.

The Embassies and Consulates U.S. in Japan Website has general news, including COVID-19 related health alerts and fact sheets of interest to American citizens in Japan.

Travel bans / Quarantine / Visas

• The Japan National Travel Organization (JNTO) maintains a page with information about travel restrictions, visa restrictions, and travel tips.

Business

• The Japan External Trading Organization (JETRO) has a (Covid-19) Business Support page outlining COVID-19's impact on business – including foreign-affiliated businesses in Japan.

Information on the Coronavirus and COVID-19 in Japan

• Japan COVID-19 Coronavirus Tracker is an independent source of information, in English, on infection rates throughout Japan.
• The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) provides information on COVID-19 in Japan and related government policy.
• The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has a general guide for travelers who may feel ill while in Japan, which includes a search engine for medical facilities that can provide treatment in English.

* These links were current as of July 3rd, 2020. Please contact us if you find a link is not working.