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Japanese region hit by 1,000 tremors, igniting fears of chilling 2025 manga prediction
Japan is currently experiencing a series of earthquakes, prompting the government to warn of potential future tremors in the waters southwest of its main islands. The warning came after the region was hit by a 5.4-magnitude quake on Saturday (July 5).
Authorities have advised all 89 residents of Akuseki Island, located in the south, to evacuate after a strong earthquake struck on Thursday.
This latest earthquake is part of a sequence of over 1,000 tremors that have recently impacted the region.
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Adding to residents' concerns, social media has been abuzz with interpretations of a 1999 comic book, 'The Future I Saw' by Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant. The comic features handwritten predictions based on her dreams, many of which she claims have come true.
In recent years, 'The Future I Saw' has gained viral attention in Japan and internationally for allegedly predicting the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Fukushima.
Ryo Tatsuki's manga specifically mentions a major disaster occurring on March 11, coincidentally the exact date of the 2011 event.
With the recent tremors in southern Japan, social media users have rekindled interest in the comic, searching for potential clues about future earthquakes.
Some believe the manga forecasts heightened seismic activity around 2025, which has further drawn public focus to the current quake clusters in Japan.
In response to the buzz surrounding the comic and its predictions, Japan's government has urged the public not to rely on unverified predictions of a major disaster.
'With our current scientific knowledge, it's difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake," said Ayataka Ebita, director of the Japan Meteorological Agency's earthquake and tsunami monitoring division.
'We ask that people base their understanding on scientific evidence," Ebita told a press conference.
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In recent years, 'The Future I Saw' has gained viral attention in Japan and internationally for allegedly predicting the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Fukushima read more Japan is currently experiencing a series of earthquakes, prompting the government to warn of potential future tremors in the waters southwest of its main islands. The warning came after the region was hit by a 5.4-magnitude quake on Saturday (July 5). Authorities have advised all 89 residents of Akuseki Island, located in the south, to evacuate after a strong earthquake struck on Thursday. This latest earthquake is part of a sequence of over 1,000 tremors that have recently impacted the region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Adding to residents' concerns, social media has been abuzz with interpretations of a 1999 comic book, 'The Future I Saw' by Ryo Tatsuki, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant. The comic features handwritten predictions based on her dreams, many of which she claims have come true. In recent years, 'The Future I Saw' has gained viral attention in Japan and internationally for allegedly predicting the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Fukushima. Ryo Tatsuki's manga specifically mentions a major disaster occurring on March 11, coincidentally the exact date of the 2011 event. With the recent tremors in southern Japan, social media users have rekindled interest in the comic, searching for potential clues about future earthquakes. Some believe the manga forecasts heightened seismic activity around 2025, which has further drawn public focus to the current quake clusters in Japan. In response to the buzz surrounding the comic and its predictions, Japan's government has urged the public not to rely on unverified predictions of a major disaster. 'With our current scientific knowledge, it's difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake," said Ayataka Ebita, director of the Japan Meteorological Agency's earthquake and tsunami monitoring division. 'We ask that people base their understanding on scientific evidence," Ebita told a press conference.
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