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Japan - Population: 126,860,301
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-05-25 Border closure  Strengthening border measures related to Novel Coronavirus Diseases (COVID-19)... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-05-25 Visa restrictions The measures including visa restrictions, which had been decided to be implemented until the last da... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-05-25 Domestic travel restrictions refrain from using public transportation... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-05-25 Isolation and quarantine policies all nationals to stand by for 14 days at a location designated by a quarantine station... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-05-25 Emergency administrative structures activated or established emergency measures are deemed no longer necessary; therefore, the lifting of the state of emergency ... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-25 Surveillance and monitoring Monitor continuously the situation of infection through the development of surveillance system and a... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-25 Closure of businesses and public services Increase gradually the level of socio-economic activities by easing the request for refraining from ... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-22 General recommendations raising of Warning on Infectious Disease Levels for 11 countries... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-05-18 Surveillance and monitoring surveillance and appropriate medical care especially for the elderly... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-18 Partial lockdown Gradually increase the level of socio-economic activities... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-14 State of emergency declared 8 prefectures to remain under “specific cautions”, whilst other regions will be released from t... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-13 Testing policy approved antigen testing... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Limit public gatherings measures including staying home and restricting the use of facilities (self-restraint request of bus... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Surveillance and monitoring Surveillance -- “Information grasp and management support system” for speedy information sharing... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Partial lockdown Refraining from leaving home... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Schools closure  The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will gradually restart school edu... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Visa restrictions The Government will continue to implement entry restrictions, travel warnings, and visa restrictions... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Isolation and quarantine policies The Government will continue to strengthen quarantine, from the viewpoint of preventing the flow of ... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 Requirement to wear protective gear in public PPE required at health care facilities... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-08 General recommendations General recommendations for practicing "New Lifestyle"... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-05-07 Other public health measures enforced Revised guidelines for measures to maintain the maternal health of working women who are pregnant un... MHLWchannel
2020-05-07 Economic measures Subsidy programs to address welfare of children. Emergency support, food banks, housing.... MHLWchannel
2020-05-04 State of emergency declared emergency measures extended to May 31, 2020... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-04-24 International flights suspension Avoid All Travel for 14 countries. In Europe, it will be raised for three countries: Ukraine, Belaru... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-04-20 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Emergency Economic Measures for Response to COVID-19... Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2020-04-16 State of emergency declared Declaration of a State of Emergency in response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease. This order covers ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan
2020-04-03 Visa restrictions “New measures to strengthen border measures”. The measures include extensive visa restrictions ... Japan MoFA
2020-04-03 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies From 0:00 am, April 3rd, 2020 (JST), the measures to call upon all nationals to stand by for 14 days... Japan MoFA
2020-04-03 Isolation and quarantine policies From 0:00 am, April 3rd, 2020 (JST), the measures to call upon all nationals to stand by for 14 days... Japan MoFA
2020-03-28 Visa restrictions Validity of specified visas are suspended, as well as suspension of visa exemption measures... Japan MoFA
2020-03-28 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies nationals arriving from the subject countries (Note) to wait 14 days at a location designated by the... Japan MoFA
2020-03-28 Isolation and quarantine policies nationals arriving from the subject countries (Note) to wait 14 days at a location designated by the... Japan MoFA
2020-03-27 Visa restrictions foreigners listed below are denied permission to enter Japan as ones who fall under the Article 5, p... Japan MoFA
2020-03-27 International flights suspension Passenger flights from China or Republic of Korea. ... Japan MoFA
2020-03-26 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships from United States of America at or after 0:00 on March ... Japan MHLW
2020-03-26 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships from United States of America at or after 0:00 on March ... Japan MHLW
2020-03-25 General recommendations General recommendations for all Japanese nationals residing in foreign countries or traveling overse... Japan MoFA
2020-03-21 Limit public gatherings With support from China and the ROK, Japan announced the postponement of the Tokoyo Olympic Games... Japan MoFA
2020-03-21 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships from European countries, or Egypt at or after 0:00 on Ma... Japan MHLW
2020-03-21 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships from European countries, or Egypt at or after 0:00 on Ma... Japan MHLW
2020-03-20 Schools closure  schools that have been closed temporarily at the request of the government... Japan MHLW
2020-03-20 Limit public gatherings consider suspending, postponing, or reducing scale of large-scale events... Japan MHLW
2020-03-13 Economic measures The MHLW has set up a hotline for parents affected by school closures related to COVID-19. ... Japan MHLW
2020-03-13 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... US Embassy
2020-03-13 Visa restrictions Non essential travel from foreign nationals who have visited the following the last 14 days: China (... UK Government Travel Advice
2020-03-11 Economic measures Measures taken to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 by the prefectural labor departments, labor sta... Japan MHLW
2020-03-10 Economic measures Additional special measures taken for Employment Adjustment Grants in response to the impact of COVI... Japan MHLW
2020-03-10 Limit public gatherings consider suspending, postponing, or reducing scale of large-scale events for the next 10 days until ... Japan MHLW
2020-03-09 Economic measures The MHLW starts accepting applications for special subsidy programs for small and medium-sized enter... Japan MHLW
2020-03-09 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships arriving from China or Republic of Korea at or after 0:0... Japan MHLW
2020-03-09 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships arriving from China or Republic of Korea at or after 0:0... Japan MHLW
2020-03-06 Economic measures The MHLW is requesting efforts to secure employment of workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak fro... Japan MHLW
2020-03-04 Strengthening the public health system Prioritize delivery of masks to the regions of Nakafurano and Kitami. Approximately 40 masks per hou... Japan MHLW
2020-03-01 General recommendations General recommendations on health/wellness... Japan MHLW
2020-03-01 Limit public gatherings ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-26 Limit public gatherings consider suspending, postponing, or reducing scale of large-scale events for the next 2-weeks (March... Japan MHLW
2020-02-25 General recommendations Basic policies protocol document implemented by the Headquarters for Novel Coronavirus Disease Contr... Japan MHLW
2020-02-25 Awareness campaigns Awareness campaign, including encourage employees and other personnel to take days off if they have ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-25 Strengthening the public health system Measures being taken include measures being taken to identify patients, improve laboratory functions... Japan HMHL
2020-02-25 Surveillance and monitoring established a 24-hour call center for Japanese returnees and potential contacts. Establish the surv... Japan MHLW
2020-02-20 Limit public gatherings Asks organizers of events to reconsider, or at least take measures to reduce the spread of infection... Japan MHLW
2020-02-14 General recommendations Avoid all travel to Zhejiang Province in China. Avoid non-essential travel in the remainder of China... Japan MoFA
2020-02-14 Awareness campaigns Smartphone apps installed to all rooms on board the Diamond Princess ship, including FAQs, requests ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-14 Psychological assistance and medical social work Mental health support through Smartphone app... Japan MHLW
2020-02-14 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Passengers on the Diamond Princess ship over 80 years of age are no longer allowed to open or close ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-14 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers on the Diamond Princess ship over 80 years of age are no longer allowed to open or close ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-12 International flights suspension Japan has placed a restriction on entry into the country for non-Japanese people with a history of s... Japan MoFA
2020-02-07 Strengthening the public health system MHLW will start offering a toll-free helpline for people seeking advice on the new corona virus on F... Japan MHLW
2020-02-06 Isolation and quarantine policies targeted to those returning from Wuhan and medical/quarantine procedures for all confirmed-cases. ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-06 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies targeted to those returning from Wuhan and medical/quarantine procedures for all confirmed-cases. ... Japan MHLW
2020-02-04 International flights suspension suspension and reduction of flights by Japanese airlines to/from Wuhan in the afternoon of February ... Japan MoFA
2020-01-28 Strengthening the public health system Through providing emergency assistance to regional countries to handle the outbreak. ... Japan MoFA
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