City Essentials

Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Japan. Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Japan. If you decide to travel to Japan, U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe: • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. • Review the Country Security Report for Japan. • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information  related to your travel and return to the United States. • We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.