Japanese Psychic Ryo Tatsuki Warns of Massive Seabed Crack and Tsunami Threatening Japan and the Philippines

With summer approaching, many tourists who had plans to visit Japan are suddenly rethinking their trips.

The reason? A chilling prediction from Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese psychic often dubbed the country’s own Baba Vanga.

Her latest warning has sparked a wave of cancellations and postponements among travelers, especially those heading to Japan in July.

Who Is Ryo Tatsuki and Why Is She Gaining Attention?

Ryo Tatsuki is a manga artist and psychic who first caught public attention in the late 1990s with her book, The Future I Saw.

She claimed to have visions of future events, some of which reportedly came true.

Her reputation is partly built on the eerie accuracy of some past predictions—like foreseeing the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which devastated northeastern Japan, and even the death of Freddie Mercury.

In 2021, Tatsuki released an updated edition of her book, where she predicted a major disaster striking in mid-2025.

This has stirred significant concern, especially since her previous predictions have sometimes been unsettlingly accurate.

The Prediction That Has Tourists Worried

According to Tatsuki, a massive crack will open beneath the seabed between Japan and the Philippines.

This geological upheaval, she claims, could unleash tsunami waves three times larger than those caused by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

Given Japan’s history with seismic activity, this warning has not been taken lightly by some travelers.

The prediction has caused a noticeable drop in bookings to Japan, particularly from tourists in China and Hong Kong—the second and fourth biggest sources of foreign visitors to Japan.

A Hong Kong-based travel agency reported that reservations fell by nearly 50% during the Easter holidays, and this trend is expected to continue as the predicted date nears.

Official Warnings and Social Media Amplify the Fear

The situation escalated when the Chinese embassy in Tokyo issued a cautionary message urging its citizens to be careful about traveling, studying, or investing in Japan.

This official alert, coupled with viral social media posts, spread the panic further to other Asian countries like Thailand and Vietnam.

Japanese authorities have stepped in to calm fears, stressing that these are unfounded rumors.

Yoshihiro Murai, governor of Miyagi prefecture—a region severely affected by the 2011 disaster—called the rumors “unscientific” and urged tourists to disregard them, assuring that there is no reason for alarm.

Japan’s Seismic Reality and the Nankai Trough Threat

Japan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a zone infamous for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Scientists have long warned about the so-called “big one,” a catastrophic earthquake expected to hit the southern Nankai Trough region within the next 30 years.

The Nankai Trough is a deep underwater fault line stretching some 700 kilometers, where tectonic plates slowly shift beneath one another.

Historical records show massive quakes occurring roughly every 100 to 150 years here, with the last major events happening in 1944 and 1946—both causing significant destruction and loss of life.

The current concern is that the tectonic plate beneath the Philippine Sea is gradually slipping under Japan’s continental plate, potentially triggering a massive quake and tsunami in the near future.

A History of Prophetic Dreams and Skepticism

Ryo Tatsuki claims her visions began in the early 1980s.

While some of her predictions have come true, critics argue that many are symbolic or vague.

For example, she once predicted her own death in 2000 and an eruption of Mount Fuji—both of which did not happen.

Beyond Japan, some psychics in Hong Kong and elsewhere have echoed her warnings, predicting natural disasters in July 2025, adding to the global anxiety.

Cultural Context: The Year of the Snake and Natural Disaster Warnings

Feng shui master Qi Xian Yu, also known as Master Seven, predicted a difficult year ahead with earthquakes, fires, and accidents, specifically cautioning travel to countries like Japan and South Korea.

These cultural beliefs often amplify concerns around prophetic warnings, especially in countries with a strong spiritual tradition.

Reflecting on Past Predictions and Future Uncertainty

Tatsuki’s track record includes some hauntingly accurate forecasts, such as the Kobe earthquake in 1995, which killed thousands and was the deadliest quake of the 20th century in Japan after the Great Kanto quake of 1923.

She also described visions that mirrored the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Additionally, she foresaw the emergence of a mysterious virus in 2020, which many interpret as predicting the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to her writings, this virus might resurface years later, suggesting the world may not be done with the pandemic just yet.

The Legacy of Baba Vanga and Modern-Day Prophets

Ryo Tatsuki’s comparisons to Baba Vanga stem from the latter’s famous legacy as a blind Bulgarian mystic who predicted major world events decades ago, including the 9/11 attacks and the Covid-19 crisis.

While skeptics remain doubtful, the public fascination with such prophecies continues to influence behavior—especially in tourism—showing how powerful a single prediction can be in shaping global reactions.