Viral Manga Prophecy Triggers Flight Cancellations, Shakes Japan Tourism Sector Ahead of Predicted Earthquake Date
TOKYO – Japan’s thriving tourism sector is currently grappling with an unexpected and unusual challenge: significant disruption to international travel attributed not to geopolitical events or natural disasters, but to a viral online rumor. The rumor, predicting a catastrophic earthquake on July 5, 2025, has gained widespread traction, particularly on social media, leading to real-world…