Overview

• Ryo Tatsuki's manga 'The Future I Saw' predicts a catastrophic undersea crack and tsunami on July 5, 2025, driving widespread concern among travelers.
• Tourist bookings to Japan dropped by 50% during the Easter holiday, with travel agencies reporting continued cancellations into May.
• Warnings from psychics and the Chinese embassy in Japan have amplified fears, urging preparedness for potential natural disasters.
• Japanese seismologists reaffirm that precise earthquake prediction is scientifically impossible, countering the growing public alarm.
• Japan's tourism sector, a vital economic driver, is expected to face sustained downturns through at least July 2025 due to the ongoing anxiety.