
Holiday bookings to Japan have reportedly decreased, sparking speculation about the underlying causes.
Travel industry analysts are examining various factors potentially contributing to the decline, including economic conditions and global travel trends.
Intriguingly, some online users are linking the booking decrease to a decades-old Japanese manga comic.
The manga, published in the 1990s, depicted a major earthquake and subsequent disaster in the Tokyo region.
This fictional earthquake scenario has gained renewed attention on social media platforms, with some individuals expressing concern about a possible real-world event.
These online discussions include claims that the manga ‘predicted’ the future, adding to the anxiety of some potential travelers.
Experts emphasize that the manga is a work of fiction and that there is no scientific basis to support the claim that the storyline foreshadows a forthcoming earthquake.
The Japanese government and relevant agencies continue to focus on earthquake preparedness and disaster management protocols, irrespective of the online speculation.
The impact of the online theories on tourist sentiment and its effect on future bookings remains to be fully assessed. The situation serves as a reminder of how quickly narratives can spread through online channels.