The Tokara Islands in southern Japan have experienced a wave of more than 1,200 earthquakes since late June, with some reports counting up to 1,600 tremors.
The unusual seismic swarm has triggered speculation online, fuelled in part by a reissued manga that appears to predict a devastating earthquake and tsunami in early July 2025. The timing has caused concern among the public, although experts insist there is no scientific basis for forecasting such events with precision.
