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Japan on Alert: Manga Artist Predicts July Earthquake

7/5/2025

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Japan stands on edge as fears mount over a looming earthquake along the Nankai Trough, fueled by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's alarming prediction for July 5. Dubbed the 'New Baba Vanga,' Tatsuki's forewarning from his manga 'The Future I Saw' has prompted the government to urgently update its disaster preparedness strategy, highlighting the nation's vulnerability.

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Japan stands on edge as fears mount over a looming earthquake along the Nankai Trough, fueled by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's alarming prediction for July 5. Dubbed the 'New Baba Vanga,' Tatsuki's forewarning from his manga 'The Future I Saw' has prompted the government to urgently update its disaster preparedness strategy, highlighting the nation's vulnerability.