Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who is sometimes called the “New Baba Vanga,” has made a new prediction that is making people very worried. She has said that a huge tsunami could hit Japan in July2025, and this has already caused fear, public concern, and even travel cancellations.
Who Is New Baba Vanga?
Ryo Tatsuki is known for her manga, titled The Future I Saw. In this manga, she shared her predictions about the future. One of the most talked-about predictions is about a terrible disaster that she says will happen on July 5, 2025. Many people believe this disaster could be a massive tsunami or a strong earthquake, possibly caused by an undersea fault line between Japan and the Philippines. This idea has been discussed in media reports, including The Guardian.
Although Ryo Tatsuki’s predictions are not based on science and there is no scientific proof behind them, some people take her seriously because of one major reason: she had earlier predicted the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which sadly killed over 18,000 people. That disaster also led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
Because of this, many people are now paying more attention to what Tatsuki says, even if her work is fictional and based on visions or dreams she claims to have had. Some are choosing to cancel trips or make safety plans just in case her July 2025 prediction comes true.
Even though scientists do not support her claims, the fear surrounding her latest prediction shows how powerful and emotional past disasters have been for people in Japan.
Travel Plans Cancelled
Tatsuki’s prediction has caused a big drop in the number of people booking flights to Japan. Flight bookings have gone down by 83%, especially from East Asian countries, where many tourists are now canceling their trips because they are scared something bad might happen.
According to Bloomberg Intelligence, flight bookings from Hong Kong are down by 50% compared to last year. Bookings for the time between late June and early July have fallen the most, by as much as 83%.
Japan’s request to Tourists
Japanese officials are asking people not to believe the prediction made by the manga artist Ryo Tatsuki. They said her warning about a Tsunami in July 2025 is not based on science and should be ignored.
Yoshihiro Murai, the governor of Miyagi prefecture, said, “It would be a big problem if people stop visiting Japan because of these rumours on social media. There’s no reason to worry, Japanese people are not running away. I hope people ignore these rumours and still come to visit.”
At the same time, officials in Japan are concerned about real earthquake risks, but those are separate from Tatsuki’s prediction. In April, a government group said that a huge earthquake could happen off Japan’s Pacific coast, and if that happens, it could cause up to 298,000 deaths. This shows how serious Japan’s earthquake risk is.
Japan is located in a region known as the ‘Ring of Fire’, which is a part of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen. But scientists say that no one can accurately predict when or where an earthquake will happen.
Even Ryo Tatsuki herself has told people not to take her prediction too seriously. She said people should listen to experts and scientists, and not be too scared by her drawings or forecasts.
Ryo Tatsuk’s Past prediction
Ryo Tatsuki has made several predictions in the past that many people believe came true. Here are some of them:
1995 Kobe Earthquake: Tatsuki said she saw this big and deadly earthquake before it happened, which made people notice her predictions.
2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami: She predicted this major disaster, which sadly killed over 22,000 people. This event made her even more well-known.
COVID-19 Pandemic: In her book The Future I Saw, she mentioned a virus outbreak in 2020. Some people believe this was a prediction about COVID-19.
Death of Freddie Mercury: Tatsuki also predicted the death of famous singer Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the band Queen.
Even though her predictions are not supported by science, many people find them interesting because of how closely some match real events.
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