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Japan Tourism Plummets Amid Manga-Prophecy Fears: Airlines Suspend Flights
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Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s thriving tourism industry is facing an unexpected challenge as rumors of an impending natural disaster, fueled by predictions in an old comic book, have led to a decline in visitors and the suspension of some airline services.Greater Bay Airlines, based in Hong Kong, announced Wednesday an indefinite suspension of flights to Tokushima, western japan, effective September, citing insufficient demand [1].
Manga Predictions Spark Travel Fears
The downturn is attributed to the viral spread of interpretations of a manga titled *The Future I Saw* by Ryo Tatsuki, which some readers believe predicts a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami on July 5, 2025.First published in 1999 and re-released in 2021,the comic gained notoriety after its initial edition referenced a major natural disaster in March 2011,coinciding with the devastating earthquake,tsunami,and nuclear disaster in Fukushima [2].
Did You Know? japan is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to frequent seismic activity. Over 900 minor earthquakes have been recorded near kyushu’s southern tip recently.
Impact on tourism and Economy
The anxieties surrounding the manga’s predictions are impacting
