Manga Predictions Spark Earthquake Fears and Travel Cancellations in Japan
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Hong Kong tourists are canceling or postponing trips to Japan due to fears sparked by a comic book prediction of a disaster in July 2025, leading to a decline in demand and lower tour prices, despite Japan's overall record tourist numbers. Experts dismiss the prophecy as a hoax, but anxiety persists among some travelers.
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