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Japan Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

09 Jul 2020

On the 7 July 2020, the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare reported a total of 20174 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please check the fitfortravel Japan page regularly for updates on any changes to the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Advice for Travellers

There is a low risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Japan and travel can proceed as planned.

Further information, including measures to take before, during and after travel to reduce your risk of exposure is available here: