Commentary: A Prophesied Disaster Likely Won’t Strike Japan This Weekend

Commentary: A prophesied disaster likely won’t strike Japan this weekend

Despite advances in tectonic science, earthquakes can’t be predicted. But perhaps there’s something to be said for keeping people on their toes, writes Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

A Prophesied Disaster (Likely) Won’t Strike Japan This Weekend

Though perhaps there’s no harm in being prepared?

‘Japan’s Baba Vanga’ sparks tourism panic with chilling prediction

Tourists are cancelling their holidays amid fears that a prophesied disaster from the 'Japanese Baba Vanga' will come true.

Japanese disaster claim impacting tourism as deadline approaches

Some believe she foretold the devastating 2011 tsunami in Japan that killed more than 15,000 people and urban legend goes she also predicted the COVID-19 pandemic.