Predictive manga suggests catastrophic event in July to dampen summer tourist figures
A 1999 manga, "Watashi ga Mita Mirai," penned by Ryo Tatsuki, stirred intrigue when it turned out that one of Tatsuki's dream journal entries seemingly foreshadowed the 2011 Tohoku disaster. The manga details how Tatsuki's dreams often connected to future real-life events, including an unsettling dream about a major tsunami.
Initially overlooked, the manga gained traction following the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. The story doesn't explicitly specify the location or date of the envisioned catastrophe, but a cover illustration of her dream journal shows a page reading "A Big Disaster on March 2011."
Fueling the speculation, Tatsuki disclosed that she included the date on the cover due to its importance, but doubted any direct connection to the tsunami depicted. She further foretold another major disaster to occur on July 5, 2025.
While it's tempting to view Tatsuki's manga as prophetic, it's essential to recognize that earthquake prediction remains scientifically challenging, particularly for exact dates. Thus, relying on Tatsuki's predictions for disaster preparedness lacks empirical backing.
Despite this, the manga's influence can be seen in travel forecasts for this summer. Japan's tourism has taken a hit as some drew connections between the manga's predictions and lower-than-expected travel demand. Greater Bay Airlines even cited prophecies as the possible cause for reduced flights to Japan.
Ironically, a famous feng shui expert in Hong Kong also announced an impending earthquake in Japan between June and August. The ensuing media frenzy prompted condemnation from governors, who stressed the importance of relying on scientific data for disaster preparedness.
However, it's not unusual for such predictions to receive a skeptical response in Japan, where claims of future disasters, especially those tied to book sales, often invite cynicism and exasperation.
One can't deny the impact that "Watashi ga Mita Mirai" has had, despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its predictions. With July 5, 2025, fast approaching, only time will tell if Tatsuki's manga has any merit.
Sources: The Sankei Shimbun, Hachima Kiko
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- In the year 2025, specifically on July 5, the manga "Watashi ga Mita Mirai" by Ryo Tatsuki predicts another major disaster.
- The upcoming Japanese tsunami, according to the manga, will occur sometime between June and August, as per a famous feng shui expert in Hong Kong.
- With July 5, 2025 fast approaching, the predictions of Tatsuki's manga will face tests against reality in Japan.
- The traveling public is already forecasting lower-than-expected summer travel to Japan, citing the manga's prophecies as a contributing factor.
- Greater Bay Airlines has stated reduced flights to Japan could potentially be due to the manga's prophecies.
- Books like "Watashi ga Mita Mirai" often stir controversy and skepticism in Japan, especially when they involve future disaster predictions.
