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CBC
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Manga predicts 2025 earthquake. Experts remind people it's fiction
Author says she can't predict the future A Japanese comic book from the 1990s predicts that an earthquake and tsunami will hit Japan and neighbouring countries this summer. But will the premonition from The Future I Saw come true? Experts say natural disasters can't be predicted, but some say fear around the possible earthquake could be affecting tourism to Japan. Comic has already predicted disaster Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki said the manga — a type of Japanese comic book — was inspired by dreams she had about the future. Originally published in 1999, it gained attention after a March 2011 Japan tsunami and earthquake. In the manga, Tatsuki had written of a natural disaster that would hit Japan in March 2011. To some, the coincidence seemed like Tatsuki had predicted the disaster 12 years before it happened. The attention led to a republishing of The Future I Saw, along with an updated version in 2021 with new predictions. Fewer people travelling to Japan this summer The updated manga predicted that a disaster would strike Japan in July 2025. Some have wondered if that new prediction is affecting trips to Japan. WATCH — Can a live-action One Piece work? Here's what kids think A record number of people have visited Japan in 2025, with 3.9 million travellers in the month of April alone. The manga The Future I Saw gained renewed attention for predicting an alleged disaster striking Japan in July 2025. (Image credit: Issei Kato/Reuters) However, starting in May, that number began to drop. Steve Heun of ELG Tours, a Hong Kong-based tourism company, told media company Reuters that they've seen far fewer bookings this month in Japan. Brandon Choi, a Hong Kong resident, was spooked by Tatsuki's prediction. 'If possible, I might delay my trip and go after September,' he said to Reuters. Earthquakes can't be predicted Tatsuki is aware of the rumours, and denies being able to predict the future. Along with that, Japan has historically been prone to earthquakes. In recent weeks, there have been more than 1,000 earthquakes in some islands near Kyushu in Japan's Kagoshima prefecture alone. Despite all these rumours, it's impossible to scientifically predict earthquakes, according to Robert Geller, a professor at the University of Tokyo who specializes in seismology, or the study of earthquakes. 'None of the predictions I've experienced in my scientific career have come close at all,' he told Reuters.
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Japanese flights cancelled after 90's manga predicting July 5 disaster fuels travel fears
Flights across Japan were cancelled after a manga prediction sparked widespread fear among travellers. The manga, The Future I Saw by Ryo Tatsuki, was first published in 1999 and has gained attention for reportedly predicting events such as Japan's 2011 earthquakes and the death of Freddie Mercury. A 2021 reprint of the manga included a reference to a disaster on July 5 2025. The date caused concern among travellers, with many choosing not to fly out of superstition. As a result, Japanese airlines were forced to cancel flights due to low passenger numbers, and travel agencies issued statements urging people not to believe the rumours, assuring that travel was safe. Tatsuki describes the manga as her 'dream journal', stating that the prophecies within it came to her during sleep, which she then recorded and developed into stories. Reports from Asia News Network noted that the prediction created travel anxieties months in advance, with travellers arriving early in May to avoid the predicted disaster. The concerns were further heightened by seismologists who have warned about a potential 'mega quake' along the Nankai Trough fault line; despite experts having confirmed that predicting the exact timing of earthquakes is not possible. 'Prophecies about earthquake timing have no scientific basis. If a quake happens in July, it would be pure coincidence,' said a University of Tokyo disaster research professor. 'Believing rumours is unwise, but it is crucial to prepare on the assumption that an earthquake can strike anywhere at any time.' With July 5 having passed without incident, the specific manga prediction has not come to pass. However, some travellers remain cautious about visiting Japan, with officials noting that baseless social media rumours continue to affect tourism.
Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Shinee member Taemin apologises for earthquake remarks on live stream
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SHINee member Taemin drew flak for his earthquake remarks, which fans found to be insensitive. K-pop star Taemin has issued an apology for recent remarks he made regarding a predicted earthquake in Japan. During a live stream on July 6, Taemin, accompanied by his Shinee bandmate Minho, spoke about the prophesied July 2025 earthquake in Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's The Future I Saw (1999). The 31-year-old singer said: 'Would it look cool if the stage shook here, or would it shake like it's 3D when the dance was in full climax? What if it shook when fireworks were going off?' Shinee had performed at music festival Show! Music Core In Japan on July 5. Taemin's comments drew flak from fans for making light of the concerns felt by the Japanese. Later on July 6, he posted an apology on his Instagram story in both Korean and Japanese. He wrote: 'I apologise for talking recklessly about the earthquake. I'm reflecting on the fact that I didn't consider the situation of the local people or the risk of natural disasters.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Four golf courses to close by 2035, leaving Singapore with 12 courses Singapore Eligible S'poreans to get up to $850 in cash, up to $450 in MediSave top-ups in August Singapore Construction starts on Cross Island Line Phase 2; 6 MRT stations in S'pore's west ready by 2032 Singapore New SkillsFuture requirements from April 2026 to mandate regular training for adult educators Singapore MPs should not ask questions to 'clock numbers'; focus should be improving S'poreans' lives: Seah Kian Peng Singapore Sequencing and standards: Indranee on role of Leader of the House Asia Australian woman found guilty of all counts in mushroom murders case Singapore Life After... blazing biomedical research trail in S'pore: Renowned scientist breaks new ground at 59 He was 'very worried' about the probability of an earthquake and added: 'From now on, I will be a person who thinks and speaks more carefully. Thank you.' Taemin and Minho will be in town for Waterbomb Singapore 2025 in August. Shinee last performed here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in March 2024 as part of their sixth world tour.
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First Post
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Japanese region hit by 1,000 tremors, igniting fears of chilling 2025 manga prediction
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.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Over 1,000 earthquakes and a viral prophecy: What's really happening in Japan?
Earthquakes hit Japan constantly. About 1,500 a year. It's one of the most tremor-prone places on the planet, perched on the restless Pacific Ring of Fire. So when the ground shakes in the Tokara Islands or southern Kyushu, people usually stay alert but carry on. This summer, though, the panic has a different source: an old manga called The Future I Saw. Written in 1999 by Ryo Tatsuki, now in her seventies, it popped back into the spotlight in 2021 and has sold more than a million copies. In its pages, Tatsuki claims she predicted a megaquake above magnitude 8.0 would strike Japan on 5 July — with a tsunami 'three times the size' of the one that devastated Fukushima in 2011. She wrote, 'A huge tsunami will wash over the countries in the Pacific Ocean.' Even now, she hasn't fully retracted it. Last month, she told Sankei that the disaster 'may not happen' but offered no firm reassurance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 아픈 사람의 99%는 목이 뭉쳐있습니다. 더 알아보기 Undo 아픈 사람의 99%는 목이 뭉쳐있습니다. 더 알아보기 Undo 아픈 사람의 99%는 목이 뭉쳐있습니다. 더 알아보기 Undo 아픈 사람의 99%는 목이 뭉쳐있습니다. 더 알아보기 Undo No wonder people are uneasy. Science vs speculation Seismologists are frustrated. They point out — again — that predicting the exact date, location and size of an earthquake is impossible. The technology doesn't exist. Live Events Ayataka Ebita from the Japan Meteorological Agency explained, 'With our current scientific knowledge, it's difficult to predict the exact time, place or scale of an earthquake. We ask that people base their understanding on scientific evidence.' His boss, director-general Ryoichi Nomura , was sharper: 'It's regrettable that people are being affected by baseless information in this age of modern science.' Yet the rumour mill keeps turning. Two Hong Kong airlines have pulled flights to southern Japan as nervous tourists cancel their plans. Tokushima's tourism board admitted, 'We are surprised that such rumours have led to cancellations.' Real quakes, real risk The manga might be fantasy, but the danger beneath Japan is real enough. Just days ago, a magnitude 5.5 quake struck the Tokara Islands, its epicentre 19 kilometres below the sea. A second tremor hit days later, measuring 5.4. Since then, more than a thousand tremors have rattled the region in just two weeks. On tiny Akuseki Island, home to only 89 people, local officials decided the safest option was to get everyone off the island. They boarded ships to Kagoshima city and won't return until things calm down. Japan's official hazard maps confirm the worry. The biggest threat is a massive rupture along the Nankai Trough — a 900-kilometre trench off the Pacific coast. Geologists Kyle Bradley and Judith A. Hubbard summed it up as 'the original definition of the Big One.' A government panel reckons there's an 80% chance of a Nankai Trough megaquake in the next 30 years. Worst-case scenario? Nearly 300,000 dead, two million buildings gone. How Japan stays ready The country isn't passive about any of this. Back in March, Japan's Central Disaster Management Council , led by the Prime Minister, signed off on a plan to cut quake deaths by 80% and halve damage within the next decade. They've laid out 200 specific actions — strengthening old buildings, building more tsunami towers, toughening schools, hospitals, roads and bridges. Schools and offices must run evacuation drills twice a year. Shelters will be bigger and stocked properly. The Japan Meteorological Agency will keep monitoring the seabed for unusual signs. Local fire and disaster services will keep drilling. Councils will get money to make sure these plans don't gather dust in a drawer. Between rumour and reality So, what does all this boil down to? A manga spooked people and caused unnecessary fear. But the constant threat below Japan is anything but fictional. As Nomura put it, people shouldn't 'take irrational actions driven by anxiety.' Yet ignoring the risk entirely would be reckless. If Tatsuki's prediction misses — and science says it will — it doesn't mean the Big One isn't coming. It just means nobody knows when. Until then, Japan keeps its shelters stocked, its drills routine, its towers tall. Because prophecies might sell books, but good planning saves lives.
