Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

Arrivals from Hong Kong— the superstitious Chinese-controlled city where the rumours have circulated widely—went down 11% year-on-year, according to the latest data.

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A man looks at Japanese "manga" comic books and novels at a bookstore in Tokyo on March 24, 2022. PHOTO: AFP

July 4, 2025

Arrivals from Hong Kong— the superstitious Chinese-controlled city where the rumours have circulated widely—went down 11% year-on-year, according to the latest data.

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