Location: Worldwide
Event: Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events and advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.
U.S. citizens should:
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, including Pride celebrations and venues frequented by LGBTQI+ persons.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
- Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Assistance:
For information about services to U.S. citizens, please consult American Citizen Services (ACS).
For emergencies, contact the U.S. Embassy or nearest consulate.
- U.S. Embassy Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3224-5000, After-Hours: (03) 3224-5000
https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/ - U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe
Telephone: 06-6315-5900 - U.S. Consulate Nagoya
Telephone: 052-581-4501 - U.S. Consulate Fukuoka
Telephone: 092-751-9331 - U.S. Consulate General Sapporo
Telephone: 011-641-1115 - U.S. Consulate General Naha
Telephone: 098-876-4211 - State Department – Consular Affairs
Telephone: +1 (888) 407-4747
