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Catastrophe ahead: mass cancellation of tourists to Japan due to tsunami forecast!
Tourists are massively canceling their trips to Japan because of an ominous catastrophe prediction. Will tourism remain intact?
Catastrophe ahead: mass cancellation of tourists to Japan due to tsunami forecast!
The prediction of a Japanese fortune teller is currently causing concern and unrest in Asia. Ryo Tatsuki, known as the “Japanese Baba Wanga,” has predicted a major catastrophe on July 5, 2025, caused by an underwater explosion between Japan and the Philippines. This explosion could cause a massive tsunami with waves three times higher than those of the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Tatsuki had previously flagged danger signals, but now the exact date for the impending disaster has been made public.
The dramatic predictions have attracted widespread attention on social media and news portals. As a result of these forecasts, travel bookings from many Asian countries are experiencing a decline. Bookings from important Asian countries have fallen by up to 83 percent. Travelers who had planned their stay in Japan for the end of June and beginning of July are particularly affected. Airlines such as Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines have also reduced their flights to Japan.
Decline in bookings
Travel agencies report massive cancellation behavior. The head of a Hong Kong travel agency, CN Yuen, said bookings for Japan have fallen by 50 percent in recent weeks. This trend can also be observed in other countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Due to the forecasts, many travelers are canceling their vacation plans, significantly hurting Japan's tourism sector, which saw record numbers of 10.5 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025.
Japanese authorities are trying to reassure the population by emphasizing that Tatsuki's prediction has no scientific basis. Professor Sekiya Naoya from the University of Tokyo explains that with today's scientific means it is impossible to accurately predict earthquakes. This is confirmed by Tatsuki herself, who advises prudence and calls for listening to expert opinions.
Official warnings
The Chinese embassy has already issued an official warning about possible natural disasters in Japan. This further increases the uncertainty among travelers. While experts have said there are geological aspects that make Tatsuki's prediction entirely unfounded, concrete evidence to support her claims is still lacking. Whether the predicted tsunami catastrophe actually occurs will become apparent in the coming weeks.
Overall, this situation highlights not only the Japan region's vulnerability to natural disasters, but also the far-reaching impact of forecasts, even if they are based on speculation. The uncertainty is not only noticeable among travelers, but could also temporarily slow down the current tourism hype.