Chinese embassy issues safety advisory for citizens in Japan after reported violent incidents

The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a safety advisory urging its citizens to remain vigilant following reports of violent incidents in several parts of the country.

In a notice released on Saturday, the embassy said that public security conditions in some regions of Japan have shown signs of deterioration. It cited incidents reported in prefectures including Fukuoka, Shizuoka and Aichi.

According to the advisory, several Chinese nationals travelling in Japan have reported being verbally abused and physically assaulted without provocation, with some sustaining injuries.

The embassy also referred to a vehicle ramming incident on December 31, 2025, in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, in which two Chinese citizens were seriously injured and hospitalised for emergency treatment.

In response, the embassy advised Chinese citizens to consider postponing travel to Japan in the near term. Those currently in the country were urged to closely follow local security updates, remain alert in public spaces and take additional personal safety precautions.

The notice further encouraged individuals to preserve evidence if they experience targeted attacks or discriminatory incidents, report cases to local police and seek assistance from Chinese diplomatic missions in Japan.