Search | Smartraveller

Showing 18 results found

Japan

Destinations/ Asia/ Japan

Exercise normal safety precautions

Australian Government travel advice for Japan. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.

Overnight mountain rescue pushes Japan embassy to new heights

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ Overnight mountain rescue pushes Japan embassy to new heights

Alex, a consular officer in Japan, reminisces about his experience helping rescue a group of Australian hikers stranded in the mountains of Japan.

Consular State of Play 2017-18

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Consular State of Play 2017-18

Down

Major cultural events

Before you go/ Major events/ Major cultural events

Consular State of Play 2018-19

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Consular State of Play 2018-19

Severe weather in the northern hemisphere

News and updates/ Severe weather in the northern hemisphere

Severe weather events are currently impacting much of the northern hemisphere. If you're currently travelling or planning to travel in the coming weeks, it's important to know how to stay safe.

Before you buy

Choice travel insurance buying guide/ Before you buy

Before you commit to a policy, make sure you've thought about these 5 things.

Tropical storms

News and updates/ Tropical storms

Severe tropical storms are currently impacting regions throughout the northern hemisphere. Read our advice if you’re overseas during the cyclone season.

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Before you go/ Safety/ Earthquakes and tsunamis

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.