Over 1,000 quakes rock Japan, fueling fears over a July 5 earthquake prediction from a viral manga. Officials deny scientific basis, urge calm.

The Japan Earthquake Prediction scare, driven by a reissued manga comic, has triggered travel concerns across Asia. As July 5, 2025 nears, fear of a megaquake is gripping the public, even though scientists have firmly stated that such predictions are not possible.

Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting the claim, several tourists from East Asia are cancelling or reconsidering their trips to Japan.