The Japanese mystic, who’s credited with predicting Covid-19 and the death of Princess Diana, has warned a devastating natural disaster is imminent, and could put 1000s of lives at risk

The region of the Pacific around Japan is known for seismic activity (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Superstitious holidaymakers are planning to scrap upcoming trips to Japan following the latest chilling prophecy from an alleged clairvoyant from the island country.

Manga artist and self-described psychic Ryo Tatsuki, who has been dubbed the “Japanese Baba Vanga” due to her similarities with the legendary Bulgarian mystic, has predicted that a monster earthquake will strike the Asian country within the next two months, leading to some tourists rethinking their holiday plans.

Tatsuki, who claims she is afflicted with occasional visions of the future, warns that a massive crack will open under the sea between Japan and the Philippines, which in turn will trigger a series of tidal waves, according to CNN.

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The Japanese mystic has drawn comparisons to the infamous psychic Baba Vanga (Image: Wikipedia)

Worryingly, the Japanese Nostradamus wannabe reckons the waves could be bigger and more damaging than the 2011 Japanese Tsunami which killed over 18,000 people.

Most of the cancellations have come from tourists based in China and Hong Kong, with the Chinese embassy in Tokyo even issuing a travel warning urging citizens to be careful.

And the fear seems to be spreading across the Asian continent, with viral posts in Vietnam and Thailand telling people to rethink trips to the region too, despite officials branding the claims as “unscientific rumours”.

Tatsuki first sparked attention in 1999 with her book The Future I Saw , in which she dreams that allegedly predicted disasters like the 1995 earthquake in Kobe and the 2011 tsunami. Some have even interpreted her works as foreseeing Freddie Mercury’s death, Princess Diana’s fatal crash, and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ryo Tatsuki's manga is known for its bold predictions
Ryo Tatsuki’s manga is known for its bold predictions

Despite some of her claims not coming true, like dreaming Mount Fuji would erupt or predicting her own death in 2000, many still take her warnings seriously in Asia.

Japan, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is no stranger to quakes. Experts warn there’s an 80% chance of a major one hitting the Nankai Trough, an infamous 700km fault line, within the next 30 years.

The last big quakes on that particular line were in 1944 and 1946, and killed thousands.

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Would you still be up for visiting Japan? (Image: Getty Images)

Tatsuki’s timeline of five-year cycles for her visions has led some believers to prepare for another catastrophe soon. Her Covid prophecy claimed a mystery virus would hit in 2020, disappear in April, then return 10 years later, a call which has sparked worries that the virus could return soon.

Authorities are of course urging tourists not to panic, especially considering Tatsuki’s hit-rate is far from 100%.



By staronline@reachplc.com (Edward Easton)

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