一则漫画“末世”预言，击垮日本旅游经济？

Group 1 - Japan is experiencing anxiety due to a doomsday prediction by manga artist Ryuuki Ryou, which has led to increased fear among locals and potential tourists [1][2][4] - The prediction states that a catastrophic earthquake will occur on July 5, 2025, which aligns with a government report indicating an 82% probability of an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years [7][9] - The prediction has caused a significant decline in travel bookings to Japan, particularly from Hong Kong, where visitor numbers have dropped to around 50% of previous levels [11][13] Group 2 - The Japanese government had high expectations for tourism revenue in 2025 due to the Osaka Expo, but the doomsday prediction poses a serious threat to these economic goals [2][17] - Japan's tourism sector is a crucial economic pillar, with inbound tourism revenue projected to reach 7.2 trillion yen in 2024, surpassing other key industries [17][18] - The government aims to increase foreign tourist numbers to over 60 million by 2030, but current trends suggest that achieving this goal may be challenging due to the negative impact of the prediction [19] Group 3 - The government is considering measures to manage the influx of tourists, including the potential cancellation of tax exemptions for foreign visitors and an increase in the international tourist tax [21][23] - Despite the current fears, domestic travel to Japan remains strong, with predictions indicating that Japan will still be a popular destination for Chinese tourists during the summer [24]