To prepare for a potential Mount Fuji eruption, Japanese officials released AI-simulated videos showing volcanic ash covering Tokyo. The videos, aimed at the 37 million Tokyo residents, depict transportation disruption and long-term health issues. While emphasizing the simulation's purpose is preparedness, not a prediction of imminent eruption, the videos have caused some anxiety among citizens. Japan, located on the Ring of Fire, has a history of meticulous disaster planning, acknowledging its vulnerability to natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. The simulation aims to educate residents on emergency preparedness measures.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.