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Japan Tourism Hits Crisis Amid Viral Manga Rumors

7/4/2025

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Japan's tourism is reeling from viral rumors surrounding a supposed disaster tied to the manga "The Future I Saw." This unfounded speculation has triggered a wave of flight cancellations and plummeting bookings, especially from Hong Kong. Despite reassurances from experts and the manga's author, Ryo Tatsuki, anxiety lingers, casting a shadow over the industry.

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Japan's tourism is reeling from viral rumors surrounding a supposed disaster tied to the manga "The Future I Saw." This unfounded speculation has triggered a wave of flight cancellations and plummeting bookings, especially from Hong Kong. Despite reassurances from experts and the manga's author, Ryo Tatsuki, anxiety lingers, casting a shadow over the industry.