TOKYO, Japan – July 5, 2025 – Japan is experiencing a wave of anxiety today, fueled by a viral manga prediction of a catastrophic natural disaster on July 5, 2025. This doomsday prophecy, from Ryo Tatsuki's "The Future I Saw," has escalated beyond online chatter, significantly impacting the nation's vital tourism industry.
The panic stems from a 2021 edition of Tatsuki's manga, which ominously pointed to July 2025 – widely interpreted as July 5th – for a major event, including a tsunami "three times the height" of the 2011 disaster. The manga's past "accuracy," particularly its apparent prediction of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has lent it a cult following and fueled belief.
Despite the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and leading scientists firmly dismissing the claims as "scientifically impossible," the rumors have taken hold. The most tangible consequence is a noticeable decline in international tourist bookings, with some travel agencies reporting drastic drops and airlines reducing flights to Japan due to low demand. Economists warn of potential losses in the hundreds of billions of yen.
Recent seismic activity, including over 1,000 earthquakes near the Tokara Islands, has inadvertently amplified public unease. Japanese authorities are actively urging calm, emphasizing reliance on verified scientific information over baseless rumors. Even Ryo Tatsuki herself has tried to temper the hysteria, clarifying she's "not a prophet" and encouraging readers to prioritize expert opinions.
As of the evening of July 5, 2025, no major catastrophe has occurred in Japan. However, this "Manga Prophecy Panic" vividly illustrates how quickly unverified information, coupled with a nation's vulnerability to natural disasters, can trigger significant economic and psychological consequences in an interconnected world.
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