Baba Vanga's New Prediction: Massive Tsunami May Hit Japan Within 2 Days

Baba Vanga's New Prediction: Massive Tsunami May Hit Japan Within 2 Days

As July 5, 2025 approaches, fear and speculation are growing in Japan, driven by an eerie prediction that has resurfaced from a 1999 manga, Watashi ga Mita Mirai ("The Future I Saw") by Ryo Tatsuki. Social media buzz and discussions have linked this fictional vision to famed clairvoyant Baba Vanga, calling it a "new Baba Vanga prediction," despite there being no direct connection. The viral content and renewed panic revolve around the idea that a catastrophic tsunami may strike southwestern Japan soon.

The manga in question gained notoriety for seemingly predicting the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. In a 2021 reprint, author Ryo Tatsuki described a dream-vision of a July 5, 2025 disaster involving the ocean floor cracking between Japan and the Philippines, unleashing a tsunami potentially three times larger than the 2011 event. Though fictional, the vivid description has triggered real-world anxiety.

Experts Dismiss the Tsunami Prediction

Seismologists and Japan's Meteorological Agency have firmly stated that there is no scientific method to predict earthquakes or tsunamis with such precision. Authorities emphasized that this prediction lacks scientific credibility and warned against spreading misinformation.

Professors from the University of Tokyo, including disaster expert Kimiro Meguro, confirmed there is no reliable way to predict the timing or scale of future seismic events. They caution that such unscientific claims only serve to incite panic.

Economic and Tourism Fallout

Despite official reassurances, the impact has already been felt. Travel cancellations and economic losses are mounting. Experts estimate potential tourism losses of up to ¥560 billion ($3.9 billion USD) if fear continues to escalate. Local governors and tourism boards have voiced concern over how unverified rumors are affecting the hospitality industry.

Fuelled by trending hashtags and viral videos, the manga's tsunami prediction has gone global. Additional fearmongering by a Hong Kong-based feng shui master, predicting an earthquake between June and August, has only added to the confusion. Japan remains one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and officials encourage people to stay informed via trusted channels. They urge the public to focus on disaster preparedness rather than fictional forecasts.

While this manga-inspired panic may lack scientific grounding, it underscores the power of storytelling, social media, and fear in shaping real-world behavior. The message remains clear: stay alert, stay informed, and be prepared—not because of a comic, but because Japan knows earthquakes are a matter of when, not if.