Japan dropped all remaining COVID-related entry requirements (including the need of COVID testing/vaccination certificates) on April 29, 2023, nine days earlier than originally announced. With this, over three years of COVID-related border measures have come to an end.

Inside Japan, there are no restrictions on the activities of businesses and individuals; however, the wearing of masks remains common.

Strong earthquakes hit Kyushu in April 2016. A few sightseeing spots are still affected. More details

No-entry zones are currently maintained at the following prominent volcanoes:

• Sakurajima (Level 3 - do not approach the volcano)
  Do not climb the mountain. Does not affect transportation and tourism.
• Shinmoedake (Kirishima) (Level 1 - potential for increased activity)
  Closure of hiking trails.
• Kusatsu-Shirane (Level 1 - potential for increased activity)
  Closure of hiking trails.