
Holiday bookings to Japan have reportedly decreased, prompting speculation about the reasons behind the downturn.
While the exact cause remains uncertain, various factors are being considered, including economic conditions and lingering effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, some are pointing to a more unusual potential influence: a decades-old manga comic book.
The manga, popular in the 1990s, contains a fictional prediction of a major earthquake in Japan.
The storyline details an earthquake with potentially devastating consequences, influencing the narrative and the actions of its characters.
Some online discussions and social media posts have linked the manga’s depiction of an earthquake to current anxieties about travel to Japan, although there is no confirmed connection or evidence.
Travel analysts and tourism experts acknowledge the possibility of various influences, including disaster preparedness concerns.
The impact of recent and historical earthquakes within and surrounding Japan also likely contributes to unease.
Further data and analysis are needed to determine the specific causes of the decline in bookings and assess the influence of all contributing factors.
Authorities and travel industry professionals are closely monitoring the situation and working to provide accurate information to potential travelers.