Japan warns public of catastrophic Mount Fuji eruption with ‘alarmist’ simulation

The production is meant to raise public awareness of the risks posed by the more than 100 active volcanoes in the country.

Published: 3:44pm, 28 Aug 2025

The Japanese government has released a chilling simulation of a catastrophic eruption of Mount Fuji. The dramatic AI-generated film was unveiled on August 26, 2025, to mark Volcano Disaster Prevention Day. The production is meant to raise public awareness of the risks posed by the more than 100 active volcanoes in the country, but some experts described the simulation as “alarmist”.