The claim
Will a Major Earthquake Strike Japan in July 2025?
Original review summary
The review says the July 2025 earthquake prediction originated in a manga and found no scientific evidence supporting it. It cites the Japan Meteorological Agency’s explanation that precise predictions of an earthquake’s time and location are not feasible with current scientific understanding.[S1]
Additional context
The review reports that the rumors were affecting tourism: it cites reporting on flight cancellations dated June 2, 2025, and June 12, 2025. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター(JFC) original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026