Doomsday Manga Prediction Sparks Tourism Drop in Japan
TL;DR
Viral rumors stemming from a manga predicting a disaster in 2025 have negatively impacted Japan's tourism, especially from Hong Kong, with some travelers delaying or canceling trips due to fears, despite the manga artist's denials of prophecy.
- Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan Reuters
- Tourists to Japan spooked after comic book predicts doomsday NBC News
- Japanese disaster claim impacting tourism as deadline approaches ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism Le Monde.fr
- 'Megaquake' in Japan soon? Country increases risk level, releases readiness plan Hindustan Times
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