Football fans follow France vs Sweden and Mbappe's key role: The France vs Sweden football match has drawn massive attention, chiefly focusing on Kylian Mbappe's performance.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's latest trends reflect strong interest in sporting events such as football matches featuring Mbappe, high school and professional baseball, and horse racing. Entertainment topics include anticipation for a new anime season and the FNS music festival timetable.
Active topics
24
Search volume
610K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Money17% (4)
Entertainment17% (4)
Culture17% (4)
Life4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily following current sports events, including international football, baseball, horse racing, and tennis, indicating a keen interest in staying updated with match outcomes and athletes' performances. Entertainment trends reflect audience anticipation and planning to watch anime series and major music festivals. Curiosity-driven searches seek explanations regarding product availability challenges like Mr. Donut Mocchurin, technological issues with Suica card charging, and concerns over rising prices for Apple iPhones, showing a desire for clarity and solutions.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Japanese consumers seek explanations for Mr. Donut Mocchurin delays: Searches about Mr. Donut's Mocchurin product reveal consumer concerns over long waits and cancellations.
Anime fans watch for new season of SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary: Viewers eagerly anticipate the second season of the anime 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary' premiering April 5.
Koshien baseball tournament's Hanshin vs Chunichi match trending: High school baseball match between Hanshin and Chunichi gains national spotlight in anticipation of the Koshien tournament.
Sports fans follow Giants vs Yakult games and Teio Sho horse race: Baseball rivalry games featuring the Giants vs Yakult and horse racing's Teio Sho event show increased fan following.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyDeclining
apple iphone 値上げ
There is a notable surge in searches about iPhone price increases in Japan.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
フランス 対 スウェーデン
People are searching about the France vs Sweden football match, focusing on Kylian Mbappe's performance.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
フランス スウェーデンフランス対スウェーデンキリアン・エムバペ
03
LifeDeclining
ミスター ドーナツ もっ ちゅ りん
Searches about the 'Mr. Donut Mocchurin' are increasing, with people wanting to understand why there are long waiting times or cancellations.
100K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 11 days ago
もっ ちゅ りんもっ ちゅ りん 中止もっ ちゅ りん いつまで?
04
EntertainmentDeclining
栗きんとん
Viewers are excitedly searching for information on the premiere of 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary' Season 2 anime airing April 5.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
05
SportsDeclining
阪神 対 中日
The high school baseball match between Hanshin and Chunichi has surged in popularity in Japan. The 甲子園 tournament is a well-known national event.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
甲子園
06
SportsDeclining
巨人 対 ヤクルト
The baseball game between the Giants and Yakult is trending in Japan, attracting substantial search volume.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
07
EntertainmentDeclining
fns歌謡祭 タイムテーブル
The FNS歌謡祭 music festival's timetable for 2026 is drawing attention in Japan as fans plan to watch the scheduled performances.
20K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 11 days ago
fns 歌謡 祭 2026 タイム テーブルfns歌謡祭エフエヌエス歌謡祭 2026
08
SportsDeclining
メキシコ 対 エクアドル
There is a surge in interest around sporting events involving Mexico and Ecuador, highlighted by celebratory incidents and sports victories.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
エクアドルメキシコ エクアドルメキシコ
09
TechnologyDeclining
suica チャージできない
Users are searching for solutions and news regarding issues with charging Suica cards on mobile apps in Japan.
20K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 11 days ago
モバイル suica アプリsuicaモバイルsuica チャージできない
10
CultureDeclining
モスバーガー たまごっち
Interest is growing in Tamagotchi, linked to an anniversary exhibition and new product releases that evoke nostalgia.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 11 days ago
たまごっちモス たまごっち
11
MoneyDeclining
金山 スプレー
The trend '金山 スプレー' is gaining interest primarily around products like sprays and items linked to the postal service in Japan.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 11 days ago
郵便名古屋流町郵便局熊よけスプレー
12
SportsDeclining
帝王賞
The search interest for '帝王賞' reflects user engagement in following the horse racing event's past records and outcomes.
10K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 11 days ago
帝王賞 過去
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Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 11 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 11 days ago
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.