A viral prediction from the manga "The Future I Saw" by Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki, which forecasted a major earthquake and tsunami striking Japan on July 5, 2025, has caused widespread concern and economic impact, particularly affecting Japan's tourism sector. The manga previously anticipated the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, lending some credibility to the prediction among the public. As a result, many tourists, especially from Hong Kong—a key source of visitors to Japan—have canceled trips, leading to a reported 50% drop in tourism-related business and flight cancellations from Hong Kong. Despite the anxiety, experts and Japanese authorities, including the Japan Meteorological Agency, have stated that there is no scientific basis for predicting earthquakes and have debunked the manga prophecy. The government has addressed the issue publicly to counter misinformation. Although no major earthquake occurred on the predicted date, authorities have warned of the possibility of strong tremors in the future. Following the subsiding of fears, a rebound in tourism from Hong Kong is anticipated.