🇯🇵 Is Japan safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Japan: 133 diplomatic missions from 102 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Japan
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Check advice for transit countries, airline updates and your insurance cover, and sign up for alerts
- Valid passport required covering entire stay; return ticket must be shown at entry
- Damaged passports cause entry problems — renew before travelling if not in perfect condition
- Previously reported lost passports are not accepted, even if later recovered
- If passport is lost in Japan, file a police report with local authorities as it may be required on departure
Risk areas and situations
- Middle East escalation is disrupting air travel worldwide, with airspace closures and cancelled flights
- Official advisory highlights natural disasters as a key safety concern — check the dedicated section
- Petty theft is flagged as a relevant risk for travellers
Local laws and customs
- Drug possession and consumption are specifically flagged as a serious concern for visitors
Emergency numbers in Japan
Embassies and consulates in Japan
133 diplomatic missions from 102 countries, across 13 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 9 | Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 5 | Fukuoka, Osaka, Sapporo |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 4 | Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Tokyo |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 4 | Niigata, Sapporo, Tokyo |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Naha, Osaka, Sapporo |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 3 | Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Hakodate, Osaka, Tokyo |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 2 | Tokyo |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | Osaka, Tokyo |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Tokyo |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Osaka, Tokyo |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | Osaka, Tokyo |
…and 90 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Japan is Japanese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Japanese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Japan safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Japan is 1.25/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Japan?
The general emergency number in Japan is 110. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Japan?
Telcomia tracks 133 diplomatic missions from 102 countries in Japan, across 13 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.