Since the new prediction came out, there has been a large drop in travel bookings to Japan. In Hong Kong, bookings for Japan in late June and early July have gone down by 83%. Some travel agencies said their Japan bookings fell by half during the spring break period in April and May. Many tourists have either canceled or pushed their travel plans forward.
Officials Say There Is No Need to Panic
Japanese officials are asking people to stay calm. They said the prediction is not based on science and people should not believe it. Miyagi governor Yoshihiro Murai said no one in Japan is trying to leave the country, and there is no real reason for tourists to worry.
Even though the manga prediction is not backed by science, experts agree that Japan does face a real earthquake threat. Japan is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, a zone known for strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In April, a government report said a possible earthquake off the Pacific coast could lead to up to 298,000 deaths.
Tatsuki’s Own Words
Ryo Tatsuki herself has told people not to take her predictions too seriously. She said people should listen to scientists and experts instead of changing their plans because of her manga.
While her past predictions have drawn attention, experts continue to warn that earthquakes cannot be predicted with current science, and people should avoid panic.
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