COVID-19 - Where to Ask Questions in English in Tokyo

Poste date: Friday, May 6, 2022

If you are feeling sick or worried about the coronavirus Covid-19, please consult with your doctor or the consultation center (see below).

What to Do If You are Worried that You May Have Coronavirus

Please read If you feel concerned about COVID-19 from Tokyo Metropolitan Government (choose English).

The Latest News about the Coronavirus

Please follow the latest information on these websites.

Covid-19: The Current Situation in Japan and Countermeasures

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Latest updates on COVID-19 in Tokyo

World Health Organization (WHO)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

You can learn about: Restricted area/Regions to enter Japan, Enhanced screening and quarantine measures, Airport landing /Ship transportation restrictions, Visa suspensions, Temporary Closure of Attractions in Japan.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advisory information

NHK World

Coronavirus updates

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Japanese only)

Although the website is only in Japanese, you can see the warnings on each country. Click the country where you would like to see the information and check the color referring to the table below.

Overseas Safety Information

If you can read Japanese, the following page can be also helpful :

For travelers and Japanese from Japan - Restrictions on immigration in each country / region and restrictions on actions after immigration / entry

Embassies in Japan

Embassies and Consulates in Japan

Where to Contact Regarding the New Coronavirus

In Tokyo, there are several call centers where you can ask questions about the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in English. If you would like to take a PCR test for travels, please read: Where to Get a Covid-19 PCR Test and a Certificate for Travel from Japan.

The Coronavirus Hotlines (Call Centers) in English in Tokyo

1) Call Center operated by Tokyo metropolitan government
Open: 9:00 - 21:00 / Everyday
TEL: 0570-550-571

2) Tokyo Coronavirus Support Center for Foreign Residents (TOCOS)

Open: 10:00 - 17:00 / weekdays
English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian, Tagalog, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Cambodian and Burmese
TEL: 0120-296-004 (Toll free)