Residents terrified to sleep as tremors continue; tourism drops as comic book forecast sparks global anxiety
July-5, 2025: Japan is gripped by anxiety after more than 1,000 earthquakes struck the country in the past two weeks, sparking panic among residents and tourists—particularly as the tremors coincide with a chilling “doomsday prediction” from a popular manga comic.
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The Tokara Islands, especially Akusekijima with its 700 residents, have experienced the brunt of these tremors. Locals report hearing an ominous “roar from the ocean” moments before the quakes hit. “The quakes start with a jolt from below, then the house sways. It’s sickening,” said island resident Isamu Sakamoto, while another added, “It’s very scary to even fall asleep.”
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Despite no official tsunami alerts or reported damage so far, Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned that more quakes—possibly stronger ones—could follow, especially in waters southwest of the main islands. “With our current scientific knowledge, it’s difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake,” said Ayataka Ebita, head of the agency’s earthquake monitoring division.
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The current wave of seismic activity has also collided with a viral prediction from Ryo Tatsuki’s manga series ‘The Future I Saw’, which some fans believe foretold Japan’s 2011 tsunami and earthquake. The comic’s latest edition has fueled rumors of a catastrophic event set to occur on July 5, 2025—coincidentally today.
Although Tatsuki has denied being prophetic, calling herself “not a prophet,” the convergence of the tremors with the manga timeline has led to a sharp drop in tourism, especially from Hong Kong, where visitor numbers are down 11% year-on-year. Several flights to Japan have also been cancelled, and travel plans shelved due to the prevailing fear.
Tourism had been surging, with 3.9 million travellers visiting in April alone, but fears fueled by social media and manga lore have created a haunting atmosphere across quake-prone regions.
The Japanese government continues to urge calm, stressing that the manga predictions are unfounded, while at the same time preparing for potential high-magnitude events.
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