Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Travel to Japan Dips Over Earthquake Prediction in Manga
Some people are worried about going to Japan because of a comic book that says a big earthquake will happen in July 2025.
The comic book, called "The Future I Saw", was written many years ago.
People are sharing this information online, which is making travelers from places like Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan not want to visit Japan.
Even though scientists say they can't predict earthquakes, fewer people are booking trips.
Airlines are noticing fewer people are booking trips, and have adjusted their schedules.
Some officials are asking people to not believe these rumors.
Holiday bookings to Japan have decreased due to rumors of an impending earthquake prophesied in a manga graphic novel.
The manga, published in 1999, predicts a major earthquake for July 2025.
Bookings from Hong Kong have dropped by as much as 50% compared to last year, and by as much as 83% for late June/early July.
Airline bookings have been scaled back, and officials are urging people not to take the rumors seriously.
The rumors have also been fueled by a Japanese government report of a potential earthquake and a feng shui master.
- Who
- Travelers from key Asian markets, airlines, and the manga artist Ryo Tatsuki.
- What
- A decline in tourism to Japan is occurring due to rumors of an impending earthquake predicted in a manga.
- When
- Since April, with bookings declining for travel in late June/early July. The predicted earthquake is set for July 2025.
- Where
- Japan, specifically affecting travel from Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- Why
- Travelers are avoiding trips to Japan because of the viral spread of an earthquake prediction from a manga, and a feng shui master's warning.
Travelers & Public
Authorities & Scientists
Belief vs. Scientific Doubt
Travelers & Public
Japanese officials and scientists are stating the unpredictability of earthquakes.
Authorities & Scientists
Travelers are being influenced by the earthquake prediction.
- Prophesied Earthquake Date
- July 2025
- Source of Prediction
- Manga graphic novel
- Countries Impacted
- Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan
- Booking Decline
- 50% decrease (Hong Kong)
- Manga Title
- The Future I Saw