In total, 911 earthquakes were recorded by Wednesday afternoon, with the cause behind the series of earthquakes still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Japan updates ‘mega quake’ preparedness plan
Recommended accelerated efforts including constructing embankments and evacuation buildings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism
The 'prediction' made by a manga author has sparked panic and a decline in bookings around July 5, the day that she claims an earthquake will trigger a massive tsunami. Authorities have reiterated ... ( read original story ...)
Another strong quake jolts southwestern Japan islands
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 hit the Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, an area that has been ro ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists detect a rare slow-motion earthquake along Japan’s tsunami fault
Scientists detected a slow-motion earthquake off Japan, offering rare insight into hidden faults and tsunami risks beneath the seafloor. ( read original story ...)
Japan updates plan to cut estimated Nankai quake deaths by 80%
The Japanese government said Tuesday it has updated its disaster risk plan in the hope of reducing the estimated death toll from a po ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese disaster claim impacting tourism as deadline approaches
Now, another premonition of a major disaster from manga artist Ryo Tatsuki is about to hit its alleged due date, spooking tourists in Asia and even causing some cancelled flights. Social media is ... ( read original story ...)
Professors explain worrying truth behind ‘Japanese Baba Vanga’s’ prediction that has caused tourist cancellations
Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's prediction of a catastrophic disaster caused tourists to cancel their flights to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt. endorses basic plan on measures for Nankai Trough megaquake
Japan's government has officially endorsed the basic plan on measures for an anticipated massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough off the country's Pacific coast. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake with intensity of lower 5 observed in southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 was observed at around 6:33 p.m. on Monday in Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. There is no ... ( read original story ...)
Will a ‘mega-quake’ strike next week after a Japanese manga predicts ‘great disaster’?
They were published in a 1999 manga called Watashi ga Mita Mira, known as The Future I Saw in English. A complete edition was published in 2021 and featured a ‘new prophecy’ that a ‘great disaster’ ... ( read original story ...)
4.7-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
TOKYO, 30th June, 2025 (WAM) -- A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck western Tatsugo, Japan, on Monday, the US Geological Survey reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 93 km north-west of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Warns of Powerful Earthquake Threat in Sea of Japan
A powerful earthquake exceeding magnitude 7 is likely to strike the Sea of Japan within the next three decades, a Japanese government panel has cauti ... ( read original story ...)
Is it safe to travel to Japan?: Korean travelers worry amid July quake rumors
Some Koreans are reconsidering their travel plans to Japan this summer amid viral speculation that a major earthquake could strike the country on July 5. ( read original story ...)
Govt panel says megaquake may hit Japan within next 30 years
Japan’s Earthquake Research Committee warned the quake can occur in any of the 23 active faults and fault zones spanning at least 20 kilometres in the Sea of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
New Baba Vanga’s July 5 Prediction Sparks Panic After 500+ Earthquakes Rock Japan
Nearly 500 tremors hit Tokara Islands in Japan. This follows a manga prediction of a major earthquake on July 5, 2025. People fear the prediction might be true. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports ... ( read original story ...)