Japan's tourism industry takes a hit amid predictions of major natural disaster in July 2025

Japan’s globally celebrated tourism sector, renowned for its blend of ancient culture and futuristic innovation, is witnessing an unexpected slump. The sharp dip in international tourist interest comes in the wake of unsettling predictions about a natural disaster potentially striking in July 2025.

According to a CNN report, the current wave of concern has been triggered by renowned Japanese manga artist and self-proclaimed prophet Ryo Tatsuki. Sometimes referred to as Japan’s “new Baba Vanga,” Tatsuki has previously predicted catastrophic events including the 1995 Kobe earthquake, the 2011 Tohoku disaster, and even the death of rock legend Freddie Mercury. Her ominous warning was first published in her 1999 book The Future I Saw and was reiterated in a 2021 revised edition.

In the updated version, Tatsuki envisions an undersea rupture between Japan and the Philippines that could trigger tsunamis three times more powerful than those witnessed in 2011. She also mentions ocean waters "boiling"—a phrase that some interpret as a reference to a potential underwater volcanic eruption. The predicted impact zone includes a diamond-shaped area that encompasses Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Northern Mariana Islands—regions known for intense seismic activity.

These claims have sparked a wave of fear, not just from Tatsuki’s followers but also among other psychics from Japan and Hong Kong, many of whom have issued similar warnings in recent months. The resulting anxiety has had tangible effects: Travel agencies across Asia are reporting mass cancellations. Hong Kong-based WWPKG noted a 50% drop in bookings to Japan during the recent Easter holidays.