In an unusual turn of events, international travel—particularly to Japan—is witnessing a noticeable downturn following a viral prophecy by Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who has earned the nickname “New Baba Vanga” for her eerily accurate past predictions.
Tatsuki, best known for her book The Future I Saw, released in 1999, claimed to have foreseen major global events years in advance, including the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and other natural disasters. Now, one of her most alarming forecasts—a massive undersea rupture between Japan and the Philippines in July 2025—is gaining renewed attention, prompting fear-driven changes in travel behavior.
According to her followers, this predicted rupture could generate tsunamis of unprecedented scale, potentially three times larger than the devastating waves of 2011. Although these claims have no grounding in scientific studies or official warnings from meteorological bodies, the prediction is generating significant concern online.
The impact is already tangible. Travel agencies in parts of East and Southeast Asia are reporting trip cancellations and hesitation among tourists who had plans to visit Japan this summer. Social media platforms are amplifying the anxiety, with hashtags related to the July 2025 prediction trending across multiple countries.
Japanese authorities, including the Meteorological Agency, have issued no alerts or advisories supporting such claims. Experts emphasize the importance of relying on scientific data rather than speculative forecasts. “While it’s understandable that people are wary, we urge the public to focus on verified information from credible sources,” said one official in a recent statement.
Despite its fictional origin, the influence of the prediction on public sentiment and tourism is a testament to how viral narratives—especially those echoing past traumatic events—can shape real-world decisions.
Reference:
The Economic Times – Ryo Tatsuki’s July 2025 Prediction Triggers Travel Warnings
