Japan Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States. Advisory as of May 14, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 1 of 4 · as of May 14, 2025
Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about Tsunami advisory following earthquake in the Philippines ('Warning and insurance' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 14, 2025 — current
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Japan since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Japan safe? What the official advisory says
in Japan.
U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 14, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Japan travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Japan?
As of May 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Japan at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
What does Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) — The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
When did the Japan travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 14, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Japan?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 8, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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