China's Calm Amidst Japan's Doom: A Tale of Two Communities
As the predicted doomsday of July 5, 2025, approaches, Japan is on high alert. A manga artist, Ryūkō Tachibana, also known as Dragon Tree, had predicted in her work "I See the Future" that a massive tsunami, three times larger than the Great East Japan Earthquake, would hit Japan on this day. Despite skepticism from the scientific community, the prophecy has sparked a chain reaction in Japanese society, with sales of disaster prevention products skyrocketing. The Japanese government has also taken notice, with the embassy in China issuing a warning to Chinese citizens in Japan to be cautious and prepare for potential natural disasters.
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The warning has been shared widely on social media, with many netizens expressing concern and uncertainty about the predicted disaster. Some airlines have reduced the number of flights to Japan, while others have reported an increase in cancellations. Meanwhile, some tourists have chosen to leave Japan temporarily, while others have decided to stay and make the most of their trip. However, Chinese residents in Japan have expressed a sense of calm and indifference towards the prophecy, with one Chinese woman living in Osaka stating that "The southern sea of Japan is bound to have a large earthquake, it's just a matter of time. There's no need to panic."
Experts have also weighed in on the prophecy, stating that there is no scientific evidence to support it and urging the public to view it rationally. A Chinese geologist has come forward to categorically dismiss the claim, stating that there is no scientific basis for the prediction and no need to interpret it. This stance is also shared by the Japanese Meteorological Agency, which has repeatedly stated that it is impossible to accurately predict earthquakes and that there are no signs of a major quake looming. Additionally, the manga artist herself, Ryūkō Tachibana, has clarified in her new book "The Angel's Testament" published in June 2025 that "July 5th is just a date from my dream, not a disaster prediction date."
The Japanese government has called on the public to remain calm and not believe the rumor, while also reminding tourists to take necessary precautions during their visit to Japan. China's embassy in Japan has also issued a warning, reminding Chinese citizens in Japan to be aware of the potential risks and take necessary precautions. The embassy stated that since June 21st, there have been over 1,000 earthquakes recorded in the Kagoshima region, and that the Japanese Meteorological Agency has warned of a potential typhoon and high temperatures in the coming days.
As the predicted doomsday approaches, some people in Japan are taking precautions, with one village in the Kagoshima prefecture launching an emergency evacuation plan. However, many Japanese people seem largely unaffected by the doomsday prophecies, with most individuals continuing with their daily lives, focusing on work, family, and leisure activities without significant regard for these predictions. Some have even made light of the situation, with one person joking that they will be working on the predicted doomsday, while another plans to take an exam the day after. Meanwhile, foreign tourists, such as an American visitor named David, seem unmoved by the prophecy, stating that "I think it's no big deal, earthquakes are common in Tokyo."
