In today’s digital age, fear often spreads faster than facts—case in point: former manga artist Ryo Tatsuki’s prediction of a massive tsunami hitting Japan in July 2025 based solely on her dreams. Her claim that the ocean south of Japan will “boil,” triggering a disaster worse than the 2011 tsunami, has caused travel bookings to Japan to plummet by up to 50%, hurting the tourism industry. While Tatsuki has gained a following as “Japan’s Baba Vanga” for allegedly foreseeing past events, many of her predictions are vague or retroactively interpreted, with no scientific basis. Experts and official agencies emphasize that no credible data or warnings support the tsunami claim, urging travelers to rely on verified information rather than fear-driven rumors. Ultimately, despite social media hype, Japan remains safe to visit, and facts should guide our decisions, not dreams or misinformation.
