Soccer World Cup Match Interest Peaks: Japanese interest is strongly focused on several international soccer matches, including Netherlands vs Sweden and Japan vs Tunisia, reflecting World
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japanese searches show strong interest in international soccer matches related to the FIFA World Cup, notable attention on athlete Shohei Ohtani's family life, heightened awareness of geopolitical tensions involving Iran, and curiosity about cultural references and consumer goods.
Active topics
24
Search volume
780K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Life25% (6)
Culture13% (3)
World13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily driven by following intents, as evidenced by their focused searches on international soccer matches and team statuses, reflecting enthusiasm for major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup. This is complemented by following personal updates of beloved sports celebrities such as Shohei Ohtani. Geopolitical developments such as the Strait of Hormuz blockade and air defense concerns are also tracked closely, indicating a desire to stay informed on global security issues. Planning intents appear in lifestyle topics like Father's Day preparations and regional weather updates, while buying intents surface in searches related to consumer products.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Shohei Ohtani's Family and Career Updates: Shohei Ohtani's personal life, particularly his second child, captures public attention alongside his sports career updates.
Rising Concerns in Global Security and Defense: Geopolitical tensions around Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and increased air defense security due to regional conflicts are gaining searches
Cultural Nostalgia and Consumer Trends in Japan: Cultural and lifestyle searches spike around nostalgic references like 'The Goonies' and product interests such as vertical body bags and Mitsubishi's
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
オランダ 対 スウェーデン
People in Japan are showing heightened interest in the soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden, especially in relation to FIFA World Cup 2026 standings.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
オランダ スウェーデンfifaワールドカップ 2026 順位表
02Sports
サッカーチュニジア代表
Japanese users are increasingly searching for information about Japan's national soccer team, especially regarding their matches against Tunisia and game timings.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
サッカー日本代表 試合日本対チュニジア 日本時間チュニジア 対 日本 日本時間
03Sports
大谷 翔平 第 二 子 写真
There is notable interest in Shohei Ohtani's personal life, particularly concerning photos of his second child.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
大谷 翔平 第 二 子 誕生大谷 離脱大谷翔平 第二子早い
04Sports
韓国 ワールドカップ
Search interest in '韓国 ワールドカップ' has surged significantly in Japan, likely reflecting curiosity or updates about South Korea's role or performance in the FIFA World Cup.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
05Culture
グーニーズ ワン
The term ‘グーニーズ ワン’ is trending in Japan with increased interest linked to Suzuki Jimny and possibly nostalgic or pop culture references.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
スズキ・ジムニーグーニーズワン
06Sports
ドイツ コートジボワール
Interest in 'ドイツ コートジボワール' reflects attention around Germany and Ivory Coast matchups, driven by notable World Cup-related events and visa issues affecting fans.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
デニズ・ウンダフウンダフコートジボワール
07World
イラン ホルムズ 海峡 封鎖
Searches about Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz surged due to recent developments in tanker traffic and geopolitical tensions in the region.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
ホルムズ海峡封鎖イラン ホルムズ 海峡ホルムズ海峡
08Life
琵琶湖 線
Search interest in '琵琶湖 線' has rapidly increased in Japan without clear associated articles or related keywords.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
09Money
縦型ボディーバッグ
There is rapid growth in searches related to vertical body bags, associated with online retail and brands connected to shopping malls and healthy lifestyle collaborations.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
president onlineイオン
10World
防空
Searches relate to increased interest in air defense amid drone and missile threats, notably around Taiwan and Iraq, with references to military defenses and attacks.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
モスクワ ドローン攻撃ウクライナ ドローンウクライナ モスクワ攻撃
11Weather
関東地方
The search surge focuses on the Kanto region, spotlighting seasonal changes, earthquake events, and local cultural topics relevant to the area.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
12Culture
父の日
Search interest centers on Father’s Day in Japan, with information about celebrations, special events, and gift guides.
20K+ searches · 100% growth