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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Updates 
Last updated: May 14th 2021
Follow our latest updates on the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Japan, including travel restrictions, entry bans, temporary closures, cancelled events and postponements.
In summary
- May 2021: Japan's third State of Emergency is extended and expanded provisionally until end of May.
- Vaccine Rollout: Japan's vaccine rollout started in late February and is gradually expanding coverage beyond key workers and the elderly population.
- Tokyo 2020: The Games will proceed, but it is announced overseas spectators will not be able to attend.
- After-Covid: Find a variety of related articles about post-Covid travel in Japan.
Table of contents
- Travel updates
- Temporary closures
- Cancelled events
- Staying safe in Japan: Covid FAQ
- Travel advisories
- Official resources
While every effort has been made to keep the info listed here complete and accurate, we advise to always check the official website for any place to get the latest updates issued by authorities.
Travel Updates
State of Emergency Expanded to Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima
State of Emergency measures expanded to 8 prefectures in new move that replaces earlier 'quasi-emergency' plans. Japan is grappling with a continual surge just 10 weeks before the Tokyo Olympics is expected to start. Via Kyodo News
State of Emergency Extended to May 31
State of Emergency measures continue in Tokyo & Osaka, also expanded to other prefectures (Aichi, Fukuoka). Via Kyodo News
Third State of Emergency Confirmed: April 25–May 11
Japan's 3rd State of Emergency covers Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo and extends through Golden Week, with new measures to curb entertainment venues, events and gatherings. Via Kyodo News
Quasi-emergency COVID-19 measures start in Osaka, Hyogo, Miyagi
The three prefectures are the first to see special, stricter measures introduced following a February law change. Via Kyodo News
Vaccine Rollout Continues
Japan's vaccine rollout started in late February and continues with a 6th batch of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine received. Via Kyodo News
No Entry for Overseas Spectators to Tokyo 2020
Japan's vaccine rollout started in late February and continues to ramp up the pace, with a 6th batch of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine received. Via Tokyo 2020
State of Emergency Extended until March 7th
Japan's second State of Emergency is extended until March 7th to help overcome pressure on hospitals in 10 prefectures, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. Via Kyodo News
Second State of Emergency: Extended to Seven More Prefectures
A second State of Emergency is extended to help overcome rising infections in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka. Via Japan Times
Second State of Emergency: Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama & Kanagawa
A second month-long State of Emergency is declared to help overcome rising infections in 4 of Japan's prefectures. Via Japan Times
Foreign Visitors Halted over New Virus Strain
Foreign visitors have been banned from entering Japan around the same time as the domestic Go To Travel campaign sees a suspension. Via Japan Times
Health Monitoring Centres for Tourists in March
The government is expected to launch a dedicated health monitoring center in March 2021, to help register and document the health of international tourist arrivals next Spring. Read More
Govt Sets Negative Test Requirement
Entry to Japan for the time being will require a negative COVID-19 test result conducted witin 72 hours of the departure flight. Via MoFA
PCR Test Center Opens at Narita Airport
On-the-spot testing facility opens at Narita Airport to provide travellers proof of negative coronavirus tests before embarking to travel overseas. Via Narita Airport
Border Restrictions Relaxed for Non-Tourist Visas
From October, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces a wider scope for visa applications for those visiting Japan to work, study, visit relatives and more. Via Japan Times
Re-Entry Restrictions for Foreign Residents To Be Lifted from Sept 1st
Foreign residents stuck overseas will finally be permitted to re-enter Japan under new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) infection test rules. Read More
Re-Entry Permitted to Foreign Nationals Stuck Overseas
Policy change will allow Japan's foreign residents who may be stuck overseas, like Permanent Residence holder or spouses of Japanese nationals, to re-enter if they left Japan before travel restrictions were originally imposed in April. Read More
Alert Raised for 17 New Countries/Regions
Travel advisory raised for Palestine and 16 countries, including Nepal, Kenya and Venezuela, over concerns with the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read More
18 Countries Added to Entry Ban List
Japan expands its entry ban to visitors from 18 nations, including Cuba, as a continued step to help curtail the spread of coronavirus. Read More
Japan's Contract Tracing App Launched
Free Microsoft-developed app is launched for Android and iOS. 'COCOA: COVID-19 Contact App' aims to alert users if they been in close proximity to someone infected with coronavirus. Read More
Tokyo Lifts Coronavirus Alert
An alert warning about possible increases in coronavirus infections in Tokyo was lifted, in another step towards a full resumption of economic activity. Read More
Travel alert raised for 18 new countries
The countries, mostly in Africa and Central America, may be added to a list totalling 111 countries and territories that would mean denied entry to Japan if visited within two weeks of arrival. Read More
Re-Entry Rules Relaxed for Foreign Residents
Move reverses a re-entry ban and policy that favoured Japanese nationals repatriating but banned foreign residents from returning to their home in Japan for any reason, even humanitarian. Read More
Japan expected to lift emergency procedures on Monday
Lifting is expected to be announced by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday 25th May, following a continuous fall in infection rates. Such a move would apply to Tokyo and it surrounding prefectures (Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa) as well as Hokkaido. Read More
State of emergency lifted in Osaka and surrounding area
The state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus is lifted in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo. Now 42 out of 47 prefectures have seen their emergency measures ended. Read More
State of emergency lifted in most of Japan
The state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus is lifted in 39 out of 47 prefectures, after a sharp fall in new infections. Read More
Govt Considers Lifting Emergency in Less-Affected Prefectures
In consultation with a panel of experts, the government considers partially lifting restrictions in 34 prefectures. Read More
Abe Extends State of Emergency to May 31st
Abe makes announcement to extend nationwide State of Emergency to help reduce rate of new coronavirus infections. Read More
Japanese Govt Plans Contact-Tracing App for May
Smartphone app planned for early May will help warn users if they have been in contact with a diagnosed Covid-19 patient. Read More
Nationwide State of Emergency Declared
Abe expands state of emergency to cover entire nation on Thursday to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Read More
Abe Announces State of Emergency
Government poised to declare state of emergency from Tuesday, covering Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Chiba, Saitama, Hyogo and Fukuoka. Read More
Tokyo Governor Issues Stay at Home Request
To counter an increase in confirmed infections, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government asks residents to work from home and refrain from going out in evenings and weekends. Read More
Tokyo 2020: Officially Postponed until 2021
IOC announces decision to postpone the Olympic Games to no later than the summer of 2021, to safeguard the health of athletes, those involved in delivering the Games and the international community. Read More
Visa exemption measures suspended for Schengen countries, rest of EU
Effective 21st March, 00:00 JST: Holders of a passport issued by affected countries (see MOFA site), intending to enter Japan without obtaining a visa, will not be permitted to land. Read More
Japan asks Europe visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days,extends entry ban
Effective 21st March, 00:00 JST: Government plans to impose new restrictions on visitors from about 30 European countries, including Britain, France and Germany. Entry bans extend to cover Iceland and parts of Spain, Italy and Switzerland. Read More
Japan mulls entry ban for Italy visitors
Government sources suggest a plan to impose new restrictions on visitors from parts of northern Italy in response to the coronavirus situation there. Read More
Japan to Quarantine all China and S. Korea Visitors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces new safeguard to quarantine all visitors for 2 weeks from coronavirus-hit China and South Korea, as well as parts of Iran. Read More
JAL, ANA offer free cancellations
Two of Japan's major airlines, JAL and ANA, are offering free refunds for all tickets through March 19th that have been canceled as a result of fears about the coronavirus. Read More
Travel Advisory: Visitors from Korea Regions Restricted Access
Visitors with a travel history to Korea's Daegu City or Cheongdo County within 14 days are being restricted access to Japan (Effective Feb 27th 2020). Read More
Travel Advisory: Visitors from China Regions Restricted Access
Visitors from Wuhan (Hubei)and Zhejiang Provinces are being restricted access to Japan and may not be allowed to land in Japan (Effective Feb 13th 2020).
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Museo de Animación Toei
Cerrado temporalmente hasta nuevo aviso, como parte de las medidas nacionales contra el coronavirus.
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