TOKYO/HONG KONG -Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan’s tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong ...

Scientists in the US have said that a 100-foot ‘doomsday’ mega tsunami could wipe out the entire western seaboard. The wave ...

While the "Doomsday Quake" prophecy turned out to be unfounded, it serves as a reminder of Japan's ongoing vulnerability to earthquakes. The nation must continue investing in infrastructure resilience ...

People in Japan are scared for what lies ahead, and people outside the country are rethinking their plans to visit, spooked by a doomsday prediction.

Steve Huen of Hong Kong-based travel agency EGL Tours blamed a flurry of social media predictions tied to a manga that depicts a dream of a massive earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan and ...

Hong Kong resident Branden Choi, 28, said he was a frequent traveler to Japan but was hesitant to visit the country during July and August due to the manga prediction. “If possible, I might ...

TOKYO - Japan's government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands, but urged the public not to believe unfounded predictions of a major disaster ...

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan. By Tom Bateman, Kathleen Benoza and Joyce Zhou. ... tsunami and nuclear disaster struck Japan's northeastern coast killing thousands.

Manga Doomsday Prediction Spooks Tourists to Japan. ... That was the month and year when a massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster struck Japan's northeastern coast killing thousands.

Manga Doomsday Prediction Spooks Tourists To Japan Japan has seen record numbers of visitors this year, with April setting an all-time monthly high of 3.9 million travellers. But this number declined.

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan REUTERS. July 3, 2025 at 14:20 JST. Share ... tsunami and nuclear disaster struck Japan’s northeastern coast killing thousands.

Hong Kong resident Branden Choi, 28, said he was a frequent traveller to Japan but was hesitant to visit the country during July and August due to the manga prediction. "If possible, I might delay ...