US Edition'Unscientific' Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists
- Unfounded online rumours warning of a major earthquake in Japan this summer have caused concern among Hong Kong tourists in 2025.
- These rumours partly stem from a republished 2021 Japanese manga predicting a natural disaster in July 2025, despite scientific consensus that exact earthquake prediction is impossible.
- Hong Kong travel agencies and airlines report a sharp drop in inquiries and flights to Japan's southern regions, with Greater Bay Airlines cutting some services from May to October 2025.
- Data show Hong Kong visitors to Japan fell nearly 10 percent year-on-year in March 2025 to 208,400, while officials urge no cause for alarm and stress Japan’s strict earthquake-resistant building codes.
- Despite fears impacting tourism, experts and local officials expect most people will realize the rumours are false and do not anticipate the predicted disaster occurring.
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'Unscientific' Japan megaquake alerts cause drop in Hong Kong tourism
Tourism to Japan from Hong Kong is taking a noticeable hit as online rumours predicting a massive earthquake continue to spread across social media platforms, prompting unease among travellers and forcing airlines and tour operators to adjust services. Hong Kong residents made nearly 2.7 million trips to Japan in 2024, but local travel agencies report a significant decline in inquiries and bookings for 2025, particularly for trips scheduled in s…
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