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36 minutes ago
- Metro
Manga prophet eerily predicts 'great disaster' before 900 earthquakes rock Japan
A Japanese manga printed in the 1990s appears to have made another scarily accurate prediction. Just two days before the author-turned-prophet predicted a 'great disaster' more than 900 earthquakes rocked an island chain off Japan on Thursday. Ryo Tatsuki, Japan's answer to Nostradamus, wrote down 15 dreams she had in the 1990s, many of which would come true. They were published in a 1999 manga called Watashi ga Mita Mira, known as The Future I Saw in English. A complete edition was published in 2021 and featured a 'new prophecy' that disaster will strike Japan on July 5, 2025. Authorities said a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck on Wednesday on the far-flung islands populated by 700 people. 'It's very scary to even fall asleep,' one resident told the regional broadcaster MBC. 'It feels like it's always shaking.' Tatsuki, 70, wrote in her diary that she had dreamed of a 'crack opening up under the seabed between Japan and the Philippines, sending ashore waves three times as tall as those from the Tōhoku earthquake'. The foreword from the publisher states: 'The disaster will occur in July 2025.' In the afterword, Tatsuki added: 'If the day you have a dream is the day it becomes reality, then the next great disaster will be July 5, 2025.' Yet in a new autobiography, The Testament of an Angel, Tatsuki distanced herself from the predictions. 'I was unhappy that it was published primarily based on the publisher's wishes,' she said, according to The Sankei Shimbun. 'I vaguely remember mentioning it, but it appears to have been hurriedly written during a rush of work.' She also appears to have correctly prophesied about the deaths of Queen icon Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of the Tokara island chain, around 745 miles away from Tokyo, according to the country's Meteorological Agency. The Future I Saw is composed of 15 dreams that Tatsuki had in 1985 when her mother gifted her a notebook. The cover shows pages from her 'dream diary'. 'Boom!' one reads, depicting the once 'beautiful' Mount Fuji erupting as storm clouds gather. Another has an image of Princess Diana with the words, 'The dream I saw on August 31, 1995. Diana? What is it?', while one cryptically mentions a 'death anniversary' and the date June 12, 1995. But the most alarming among them: 'Great disaster happens March 2011.' Some readers saw the Tōhoku earthquake in March 2011, among the strongest ever recorded in Japan, as the 'great disaster' Tatsuki dreamt of. MORE: Japan Airlines Boeing 737 flight plummets 26,000 ft before emergency landing MORE: Inside Japan's secret death chambers where the very worst criminals are executed MORE: 'Twitter killer' who raped and dismembered eight suicidal women is executed
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Oasis live band revealed including brass band and backing singer
Meet the musicians joining Oasis ahead of their first reunion show in Cardiff this week. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Fans won't have to wait until later this week to find out who is joining Oasis during their 2025 reunion shows. The Gallagher Brothers will be joined by familiar faces including Bonehead, Gem Archer and Andy Bell. However, advance copies of their tour programme have also included several new names to join the band, including a backing singer. After months of speculation who might join the Gallagher brothers ahead of their eagerly-anticipated reunion shows this year, we have finally confirmation who'll be there. Some familiar faces join some not so familiar names as Oasis' live band have been revealed ahead of their first show in Cardiff this week. |As revealed by The Mirror's 3am, the publication disclosed that ahead of the first show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium this week that Liam and Noel will be joined by Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Gem Archer and Andy Bell - all former members of the group at one point in their history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The addition of Joey Waronker, who Liam Gallagher previously spoke highly of, has also been confirmed after his performances alongside the Oasis lead singer and John Squire during their album tour in 2024. But the publication also revealed, as per the tour programme, that more musicians will be joining the members for their live shows. The instrumental line-up features Christian Madden on keyboards, alongside a brass section of Alastair White on trombone, Steve Hamilton on saxophone, and Joe Auckland on trumpet. Notably, White, Hamilton, and Auckland have all performed with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, while Madden plays keyboards with Liam Gallagher. The program also lists Bonehead as handling both guitar and piano during the tour. Providing backing vocals is Jess Greenfield, who is also a core member of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and an accomplished singer/songwriter, known for her contributions to the London-based soul ensemble Wonder 45. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Time Out
6 hours ago
- Time Out
A multi-million-dollar venue has opened in a historic Sydney town
Camden locals may remember the 2020 fire that saw Whiteman's Arcade go up in flames. Five years – and millions of dollars – later, part of the heritage site has been thankfully reborn as Argyle House Camden, a luxe restaurant with former Quay and Aria chef Jason McQueen leading the kitchen. 'We want Argyle House to not only reinvigorate the local Camden community, but also draw diners from across NSW and beyond as a landmark dining destination, capped off by our unique dining dome experience,' say owners Nichole and Morney Schlebusch. The rooftop is where you'll find the unique dining dome experience. Guests can opt to dine under the stars (but in the warmth) of the private majestic domes, with set menus available Wednesday to Sunday – including a Champagne and charcuterie option, and a classic steakhouse one. McQueen's opening menu is all about local produce, umami flavours and ingredients enhanced with char. There's also a separate Japanese menu for those who feel like an extra savoury kick. And a whole page dedicated to steaks – spanning different cuts, price points and marble score. 'We wanted to create a venue the local community didn't know it was missing, but soon won't want to live without,' says McQueen. Plus, there are private dining rooms and a separate rooftop terrace – a fab option for parties, work events and big celebrations. Located 65km from Sydney's CBD and often referred to as the birthplace of the Australian wool industry, Camden boasts countryside charm and beautiful heritage buildings. Hopefully, Argyle House Camden will stand tall for years to come. Find out more and make a booking here.
