Typhoon No. 10 hits Kyushu: Typhoon No. 10 makes landfall in Kyushu with escalating concerns over dust haze and unique atmospheric phenomena.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 3, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's top trending searches reflect public concern over Typhoon No. 10's impact, active interest in international sports events like Portugal vs. Croatia and Dodgers vs.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.1M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports25% (6)
Entertainment17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
Weather8% (2)
World8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Health4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily searching to follow and stay updated on critical and immediate events such as Typhoon No. 10’s landfall and associated weather hazards, demonstrating a need for safety and situational awareness. Sports fans are actively tracking important international football matches and Major League Baseball games, indicating strong enthusiasm and dedication to their favorite teams and players. The entertainment sector's searches reflect a debating intent, as audiences seek to understand evolving issues around male actors and the emergence of AI actors, highlighting concerns about industry changes.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Portugal vs Croatia World Cup qualifier: The Portugal vs. Croatia football match draws significant attention amid World Cup qualifiers, spotlighting star player Luka Modric.
Fuji TV strict on male actors amid AI debate: Japanese male actors on Fuji TV face strict admonition amid debates over AI actors and industry standards.
Dodgers-Padres baseball game trends in Japan: Japanese fans intensely follow Dodgers vs. Padres baseball game with focus on pitcher Roki Sasaki.
My Number system cash payment inquiries: Interest grows in how Japan’s government uses My Number system for direct cash disbursements to citizens.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherDeclining
全般台風情報、台風第10号
Typhoon No. 10 is making landfall in Kyushu, Japan, with related concerns over dust haze and notable weather phenomena.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
台風9号 進路予想台風10号925hpa
02
SportsDeclining
ポルトガル 対 クロアチア
The Portugal versus Croatia football match has gained attention amid World Cup qualifications, spotlighting players like Luka Modric.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
ポルトガル対クロアチアモドリッチポルトガル
03
EntertainmentDeclining
フジ テレビ 男性 俳優 を 厳重 注意
Japanese male actors on Fuji Television are under strict admonition amid discussions about AI actors and performances.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
佐藤 二 朗 声明俳優
04
SportsDeclining
ドジャース 対 パドレス
People in Japan are intensely following the baseball game between the Dodgers and Padres, with great interest in player Roki Sasaki.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
佐々木朗希カイル・タッカー
05
MoneyDeclining
マイ ナンバー 現金 給付
Japanese searches are focused on how the government uses My Number system for direct cash payments to citizens.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
マイ ナンバー 活用 し 国 が 直接 現金 給付
06
CultureDeclining
成田悠輔
There is growing curiosity in Japan about Yusuke Narita and his connection to singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
椎名林檎 成田悠輔成田悠輔氏
07
EntertainmentDeclining
アイドル
Interest in idols in Japan has surged significantly, with searches spiking by 1,000%.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
スペイン 対 オーストリア
Searches about the Spain vs Austria match in Japan have spiked 1,000%, showing high interest in this football fixture.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
スペイン対オーストリアスペイン オーストリアミケル・オヤルサバル
09
SportsDeclining
中村晃
Search interest in Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and related players, such as Nakamura Akira, has surged in Japan by 1,000%.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
福岡ソフトバンクホークス中村晃引退
10
HealthDeclining
コウモリ 狂犬病
There is a notable increase in searches related to bats and rabies in Japan, reflecting public concern over this health risk.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
11
WorldDeclining
クマ
There is increased attention in Japan on bear sightings and efforts to manage their presence near populated areas.
20K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 9 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
城彰二
Interest in Shōji Jō is surging in Japan as people look back on his career and achievements.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 9 days ago
Weather / Following | 9 days ago
全般台風情報、台風第10号
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 9 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 200K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 9 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Dust over the Canaries - Eumetsat
Typhoon No. 10 makes landfall in Kyushu on a northeast path - 朝日新聞
NiMet Warns Of Impending Dust Haze, Cautions Asthmatic Patients, Airline Operators - The Whistler Newspaper
What is so special about Nacreous Clouds- mother of pearl Polar Stratospheric Clouds - Netweather
UK weather records - hottest, coldest, wettest, sunniest, highest and lowest - Netweather
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.