July has arrived—and for some people in Japan and the online “urban legend” community, this month feels just a little different.
That’s because of a certain prophecy.
A Dream That Sparked Warnings: The Case of Tatsuki Ryo
In Japan, manga artist Tatsuki Ryo became well-known after claiming to have dreamed about the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake years before it happened.
In her published works, she later mentioned that “something would happen in July 2025.”
Though the exact date wasn’t specified (some initially speculated July 5), the idea quickly caught attention online.
So much so that in some regions, flights to Japan were reportedly reduced due to concerns from overseas travelers.
The World Feels Unsteady Lately—And That’s Fueling the Fear
To be honest, it’s not hard to see why people are nervous.
Recent years have brought more than their share of global instability:
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Wars and missile launches
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Natural disasters like wildfires and floods
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Political unrest and riots
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Soaring living costs and rising taxes
It feels like anything could happen, any time.
No wonder our favorite urban-legend YouTubers keep reminding us:
“Be prepared!”
Nostradamus and the Summer of 1999 (Especially in Japan)
Thinking about prophecy always brings me back to 1999 and the predictions of Nostradamus.
You know—the famous “July, the sky will burn” kind of stuff.
Interestingly, this was a much bigger cultural phenomenon in Japan than in many other countries.
In the mid-90s, the fear of “the end of the world” became almost mainstream.
TV shows, magazines, even schoolyard conversations—everyone had an opinion on it.
But when July 1999 finally came around… not much happened.
And to be honest, I can barely remember what I was doing that summer.
Maybe we were all just relieved it passed quietly.
Can Sharing Prophecies Help Prevent Them?
There’s a theory among urban legend enthusiasts:
“The more people know about a prophecy, the less likely it is to come true.”
As if collective awareness shifts the energy, redirects the timeline.
I’m not sure if it’s true, but I like the idea. It gives hope.
So perhaps just by talking about it, we’re already protecting ourselves.
Final Thoughts: Prepare, but Don’t Panic
Whether or not anything happens this July, what matters more is:
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Are we prepared for the unexpected?
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Are we living consciously, right now?
Prophecies don’t have to be scary.
Sometimes, they’re just reminders to appreciate life, protect what matters, and stay grounded in uncertain times.
Here’s hoping July 2025 passes peacefully—just like July 1999 did.
And if it doesn’t? Well… at least we’re paying attention.
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