Cape Verde soccer surge linked to Argentina matches: Search interest in Cape Verde has surged dramatically in Japan, driven by international soccer events featuring Argentina and Cape Verde's national 팀s
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's trending searches reveal heightened interest in international and domestic sports events, especially soccer and baseball, alongside entertainment updates from popular idols and notable political developments involving Reiwa Shinsengumi.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.2M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports42% (10)
Culture25% (6)
Entertainment13% (3)
Politics8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily curious to follow ongoing developments in areas they actively support or find compelling. The marked intent is to stay updated on live sports events ranging from international soccer and baseball to MLB games featuring popular Japanese athletes. Entertainment fans seek information on new releases and activities of beloved idols like Satoshi Ohno. Meanwhile, individuals interested in politics are following the Reiwa Shinsengumi's unfolding situation amid controversies and media coverage. The intent labels predominantly reflect 'following' for sports, entertainment, and politics, with some 'explaining' for cultural queries.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Roki Sasaki captivates fans in Dodgers-Padres games: Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki's pitching performance sparks a 1,000% increase in searches for Dodgers vs Padres MLB games
Arashi's Satoshi Ohno attracts strong entertainment attention: Fans closely follow developments from Arashi and Satoshi Ohno, boosted by new music and collaboration teasers
Political interest rises in Reiwa Shinsengumi activities: Reiwa Shinsengumi gains attention amid political controversies and cosplay-related news
Big baseball games draw strong fan engagement: Nippon Professional Baseball games featuring Chunichi Dragons vs Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers vs Hiroshima Carp attract large audiences
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
argentina vs cabo verde
People are actively following the Argentina vs Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup knockout match with high search interest in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
argentinaargentina – cabo verde
02
SportsDeclining
カーボベルデ
Search interest in Cape Verde has surged, largely linked to soccer and international matches involving Argentina, including World Cup highlights.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
アルゼンチン 対 カーボベルデアルゼンチンカーボベルデ サッカー
03
SportsDeclining
ドジャース 対 パドレス
Interest in the Dodgers versus Padres game skyrocketed due to highlights featuring pitcher Roki Sasaki's strong pitching performance.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
佐々木朗希
04
EntertainmentDeclining
大野智
Fan interest in Satoshi Ohno, a member of Arashi, surged due to new music releases and collaborations, keeping followers engaged.
100K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 8 days ago
大野 智櫻井翔大野智 インスタ
05
PoliticsDeclining
れいわ新選組
Reiwa Shinsengumi is trending in Japan due to recent high-profile political events and controversies involving its members.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
山本太郎山本 太郎山本 太郎 速度 違反
06
SportsDeclining
中日 対 巨人
The baseball game between Chunichi Dragons and Yomiuri Giants is gaining significant attention in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
07
SportsDeclining
阪神 対 広島
The baseball game between Hanshin Tigers and Hiroshima Carp is currently attracting a large audience in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
08
EntertainmentDeclining
ミュージックデイ タイム テーブル
This trend relates to the lineup and schedule of 'THE MUSIC DAY 2026' in Japan, highlighting popular performers such as IVE and other notable artists.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
ザミュージックデイ 2026ミュージックデイ 2026the music day 2026
09
CultureDeclining
チョウ
People are searching about 'チョウ,' referring to butterflies, with interest in cultural or natural references, such as decorations and possibly media associations in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
10
SportsDeclining
楽天 対 日本ハム
This trend relates to the sports game matchup between Rakuten and Nippon Ham, indicating public interest in live updates or game results.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
11
CultureDeclining
客室 乗務員
There is a sharp increase in interest about flight attendants, highlighted by Japan Airlines’ creative promotions during major events.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
12
EntertainmentDeclining
橋本 愛 事務 所
Interest in actress Ai Hashimoto and her agency has spiked sharply in Japan recently.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
野木亜紀子橋本 愛 事務 所 コメント橋本 愛
Sports / Following | 8 days ago
argentina vs cabo verde
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 8 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 8 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Argentina vs Cape Verde live updates: Messi set to start today’s 2026 World Cup knockout match - The New York Times
2026 World Cup parlay, best bets: Top picks for matches on Friday include Argentina-Cape Verde - CBS Sports
Messi, Argentina nearly suffered historic World Cup upset from Cape Verde -- but they fight on - ESPN
Argentina narrowly defeats Cape Verde in historic World Cup game - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Live*!𝚆𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷 Argentina vs. Cape Verde 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 Ｓｔｒｅａｍ Ｆｒｅｅ ＯＮ Ｔｖ Ｃｈａｎｎｅｌ!FIFA™WorldCup - Jackson County Pilot
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.