Tourism 1999 Japanese disaster prophecy triggers tourist cancellations from HK

[thomas]

Disaster predictions from a 1999 manga have influenced travel plans to Japan among people in Hong Kong as the claims gain traction on social media platforms. Posts circulating on social networks and video-sharing sites warn of impending disasters in Japan, with some users saying they are reconsidering or cancelling their trips. Much of the attention centres on the 2021 "complete edition" of Watashi ga mita mirai ("The Future I Saw"), a manga by artist Tatsuki Ryo (たつき諒). Despite the growing concern online, Tatsuki has urged the public to remain calm.

Watashi ga Mita Mirai (私が見た未来)

Tatsuki's book describes the author's experiences of prophetic dreams, and the outer casing of the book reads, "The real disaster will come in July 2025." The manga contains passages like, "I dreamed of a great disaster. The waters of the Pacific Ocean south of the Japanese archipelago will rise." Initially published in 1999 by a now-disbanded publisher and out of print, the book was reedited with new elements and published by Asuka Shinsha. According to the publisher, the book is currently a big hit, selling over 960,000 copies in total, and has also been published in Hong Kong and elsewhere. One reason the original book attracted so much attention was the warnings of a major disaster to strike in March 2011 printed on the front cover. Around 2020, the book was featured on TV shows and online video sites, and used copies began selling online for hundreds to thousands of dollars. Following those developments, Asuka Shinsha reportedly tapped Tatsuki to publish the new edition.

Disaster prophecy in 1999 Japan book leads to flight reductions, canceled trips from HK - The Mainichi

TOKYO -- Prophecies of disaster written in a 1999 manga book, with no scientific backing, are affecting travel to Japan among Hong Kongers as word of

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[mdchachi]

Perhaps we've stumbled upon a solution to reduce the tourism that they keep complaining about. Every major tourist area that wants fewer tourists such as Kyoto should invest in disaster manga that depicts terrible devastation and havoc on the city.

 

[thomas]

Can someone remind me why we shouldn't be concerned? Replies from J-residents and people travelling in Japan in July 2025 preferred.

Ryo Tatsuki has a remarkable history of accurate predictions that span several significant events. Notably, she foresaw the death of iconic singer Freddie Mercury on 24th November, 1976, and 24th November, 1981. Mercury passed away on 24th November, 1991, aligning perfectly with her dreams. Additionally, Ryo predicted the devastating Great Hanshin earthquake in Kobe on 17th January, 1995, after dreaming of the earth cracking just 15 days earlier. She also accurately forewarned of Princess Diana's death in a dream dated 31st August, 1992, predicting her passing five years later. Ryo's foresight continued with the prediction of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which struck on 11th March, following her warning of a disaster in Eastern Japan. Furthermore, in 1995, she anticipated a pandemic involving an unknown virus, set to emerge in 2020 and peak in April, with a resurgence expected a decade later. This prediction drew significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, although Ryo later acknowledged that her timeline was inaccurate.

Master Seven advises avoiding Japan after April following Ryo Tatsuki's earthquake warning for July 2025

Renowned manga artist Ryo Tatsuki forecasts a devastating earthquake in July 2025, prompting warnings from Master Seven about travel to Japan after April.

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On a more serious note:

Though scientists say the exact timing of earthquakes can't be predicted, airline bookings from Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong have dropped since April — with bookings from the latter plunging by an average of 50% versus a year ago, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence analysis of ForwardKeys data. Weekly arrival bookings for late June to early July from the Asian financial hub have also nosedived by as much as 83%. Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines have both scaled back some flights to Japan this month as officials implore the general public not to give stock to the rumors.

Travelers avoid trips to Japan over viral comic book’s quake prediction

Ryo Tatsuki, whom some claim predicted Japan’s 2011 earthquake, gives July 2025 as the date of the impending event in a 1999 graphic novel.

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[thomas]

Don't forget that a terrible disaster will strike the world on July 5th and that the Land of the Rising Sun Will Sink Under a Godzilla-level tidal Wave.

July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6

A manga artist in Japan has predicted that the world will be struck by a terrible disaster on July 5th and that The Land of The Rising Sun Will Sink Under a Godzilla Level Tidal Wave. Bollocks (嘘八百)

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I hope we'll still be here on the 6th of June. Bear with us.

Tourists to Japan spooked after comic book predicts doomsday

There have been more than 900 earthquakes, most of them small tremors, on islands off the southern tip of Kyushu in recent days.

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[Mikawa Ossan]

Don't forget that a terrible disaster will strike the world on July 5th and that the Land of the Rising Sun Will Sink Under a Godzilla-level tidal Wave.

You mean something along the lines of this?

 

[Mikawa Ossan]

FYI, those are scenes from the movie "Sinking of Japan" 「日本全部沈没」
That was a serious disaster movie. In another thread I posted the trailer to a spoof movie based off of this one. That movie's name was "Sinking of the World Except Japan" 日本以外全部沈没」.

 

[Ukigumo]

Some people are so superstitious/gullible. I have some crystal-energerised, homeopathic, magic beans for sale if any of those people would like to contact me.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

LOL

 

[Hiroyuki Nagashima]

The results will be announced at 4:18 a.m. on July 5, 2025, so please be mindful when you go to sleep tonight.

 

[Lothor]

FYI, those are scenes from the movie "Sinking of Japan" 「日本全部沈没」
That was a serious disaster movie. In another thread I posted the trailer to a spoof movie based off of this one. That movie's name was "Sinking of the World Except Japan" 日本以外全部沈没」.

I saw that at the cinema! It had that guy Kusanagi from SMAP in it, who had the most wooden acting I've ever seen!

 

[thomas]

Just wanted to reassure everyone that we are still here. So far, so good.

Jack Adelstein on the end of the world:

July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6

A manga artist in Japan has predicted that the world will be struck by a terrible disaster on July 5th and that The Land of The Rising Sun Will Sink Under a Godzilla Level Tidal Wave. Bollocks (嘘八百)

tokyopaladin.substack.com

 

[Mikawa Ossan]

It's good to know your ghost can still post and run things here after that giant disaster!

 

[thomas]

Japanese authorities confirmed today that an earthquake that rattled small islands in the country's southwest on Saturday was in no way connected to a manga author's disaster prediction that went viral on social media and even affected inbound tourism.

What a relief.

Quake not connected to viral manga prediction: Japan weather agency

Japan's weather agency said an earthquake that rattled small islands in the country's southwest on Saturday was in no way connected to a manga author's disaster prediction that went viral on social media and even affected inbound tourism.

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[Ukigumo]

Japanese authorities confirmed today that an earthquake that rattled small islands in the country's southwest on Saturday was in no way connected to a manga author's disaster prediction that went viral on social media and even affected inbound tourism.

What a relief.

Quake not connected to viral manga prediction: Japan weather agency

Japan's weather agency said an earthquake that rattled small islands in the country's southwest on Saturday was in no way connected to a manga author's disaster prediction that went viral on social media and even affected inbound tourism.

english.kyodonews.net

How do they know that? It was clearly a correct psychic prediction, as are all psychic predictions.