Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel False and misleading posts about Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero appear on Sri Lankan social media with regularity, alongside some of the controversial statements made by the Thero. One such post has resurfaced repeatedly since 2016: a photograph of a man in civilian clothes, accompanied by claims that it shows […]
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A video circulating on social media claims to show footage of a powerful earthquake that struck Japan on April 20, 2026. The clip has been widely shared on platforms such as Facebook. However, we investigated and found the claim to be false. Footage 1 A viral video widely shared on Facebook shows a road and […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China and Japan have “officially banned all Israeli tourists” from entering their countries. The posts often use urgent language such as “BREAKING” or “officially closes its doors,” implying the existence of formal government decisions or legal measures. However, after reviewing, we found this claim to […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media states that Japan achieved a historic breakthrough, framing the event as the launch or operation of a fully functioning orbital solar power plant. The claim has appeared in viral graphics and posts shared on platforms, often accompanied by futuristic artwork suggesting a massive orbital solar power station already […]
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A viral video supposedly showing thousands of Japanese protesters marching in support of Gaza has gained widespread attention online. Many social media users have shared this footage as proof of massive demonstrations taking place in Tokyo. However, our fact-checking reveals that this video is AI-generated. While Japan has hosted some genuine pro-Palestinian protests recently, this […]
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Social media has been flooded with videos allegedly showing the earthquake and subsequent tsunami affecting both Russia and Japan. As is common during major natural disasters that impact multiple countries, misinformation spreads rapidly, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine footage and misleading content. Video 1: Beluga Whales on Russian Coast Claim: Beluga whales appeared […]
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A widely shared image supposedly showing Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano erupting with ash and lightning has spread across social media platforms. While official sources confirm recent volcanic eruptions and seismic activity in southern Japan. Our investigation reveals that this viral claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared an image of a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media literacy includes not only understanding social media content, critically viewing it, understanding the message, and evaluating it, but also responsibly creating and sharing relevant social media content. There are many social media users who post and share valuable things, and many other who create misleading content, sometimes even […]
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Videos showing koi fish living in Japanese drainage systems have gone viral on social media. These posts claim Japan’s drainage systems are extraordinarily clean and uniquely house koi fish. The posts have sparked widespread discussions about Japan’s infrastructure and environmental practices. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook users have shared a video showing someone pouring hundreds […]
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A visually striking aerial photograph of a systematic parking lot has been widely shared online with the claim that it was taken in Japan. The image, characterized by its symmetrical layout of vehicles, has sparked admiration and curiosity about Japan’s reputedly meticulous urban planning and infrastructure. However, a closer examination reveals that the image’s origin […]
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