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South China Morning Post
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Is Japanese manga ‘megaquake' possible on July 5 or have Hongkongers lost plot?
The plot of a Japanese manga has played a big role in fuelling online rumours about a 'megaquake' striking Japan on Saturday, triggering fear among some Hongkongers and a decline in interest in trips to the country, a hugely popular destination for residents. But are the claims made by the comic book artist, based on her dreams, possible? The Post has gathered expert opinions to debunk the speculation. 1. Why have concerns about megaquakes arisen? The Japan Meteorological Agency last August issued its first-ever 'megaquake advisory', saying that there was a 70 to 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake connected to the Nankai Trough occurring within the next 30 years. It issued the advisory after warning that a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck Japan on the western edge of the trough earlier that month raised the likelihood of a strong one. The trough is an 800km (500-mile) undersea trench running from Shizuoka, west of Tokyo, to the southern tip of Kyushu Island and sits where two tectonic plates meet. The manga's predictions have sparked earthquake fears among some people. Photo: Handout/Asukashinsha This April, the Japanese government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die if a megaquake of about magnitude 9 occurred along the trough.
NHK
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- NHK
The Taxi Trade / Nankai Trough Megaquake - Living in Japan
Wolfgang Löger, from Austria, decided to become a taxi driver in Tokyo when he was 50. After several years on the road, he's now teaching new drivers. In the first half of the program, we'll hear how to become a taxi driver and what the taxis and roads are like. Wolfgang also offers advice on things to be careful about in order to enjoy safe driving in Japan. The latter part of the program concerns the Nankai Trough and the earthquake expected to occur there someday. A quake expert provides advice on preparing for tremors and tsunami. 【Guest: Wolfgang Löger】
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Is Japanese manga ‘megaquake' possible on July 5 or have Hongkongers lost plot?
The plot of a Japanese manga has played a big role in fuelling online rumours about a 'megaquake' striking Japan on Saturday, triggering fear among some Hongkongers and a decline in interest in trips to the country, a hugely popular destination for residents. But are the claims made by the comic book artist, based on her dreams, possible? The Post has gathered expert opinions to debunk the speculation. 1. Why have concerns about megaquakes arisen? The Japan Meteorological Agency last August issued its first-ever 'megaquake advisory', saying that there was a 70 to 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake connected to the Nankai Trough occurring within the next 30 years. It issued the advisory after warning that a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck Japan on the western edge of the trough earlier that month raised the likelihood of a strong one. The trough is an 800km (500-mile) undersea trench running from Shizuoka, west of Tokyo, to the southern tip of Kyushu Island and sits where two tectonic plates meet. The manga's predictions have sparked earthquake fears among some people. Photo: Handout/Asukashinsha This April, the Japanese government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die if a megaquake of about magnitude 9 occurred along the trough.
CNN
03-07-2025
- CNN
The manga that's sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan
Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. While scientists can't predict quakes, the government warns a catastrophic "big one," the Nankai Trough megaquake, could strike in the next 20 to 30 years, with damage potentially hitting $10 trillion. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.
CNN
03-07-2025
- CNN
The manga that's sparking fears of a megaquake in Japan
Japan gets earthquakes every day – but viral predictions of a July 5 megaquake, from psychics to feng shui masters, have spooked some travelers into canceling their trips. While scientists can't predict quakes, the government warns a catastrophic "big one," the Nankai Trough megaquake, could strike in the next 20 to 30 years, with damage potentially hitting $10 trillion. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.
