FIFA World Cup 2026 Rankings Soar in Popularity: Strong interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with focus on rankings and South Korea's team.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
In Japan, search interest is strongly centered on sports events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 and international soccer matches, alongside attention to global news about Venezuela, cultural interest in Princess Kako, and growing enthusiasm for digital entertainment including vtubers.
Active topics
24
Search volume
830K
Leading topic
Life
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Life38% (9)
Sports25% (6)
Entertainment21% (5)
World8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily following major sports events, especially the FIFA World Cup 2026 and international football matches, seeking live updates, rankings, and cultural aspects related to these events. There is also strong intent to stay informed about international developments such as the Venezuela earthquake. Cultural and entertainment interests drive curiosity towards the royal family, digital entertainers like vtubers, and music artists such as Pitbull. Economic topics prompt explanatory searches about consumption and cryptocurrency markets, while life-oriented queries suggest planning around travel, local incidents, and infrastructure.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Growing Attention on Venezuela and Earthquake News: Venezuela is trending due to earthquake news and global updates.
Scotland vs Brazil Match Draws High Viewership: Japanese audiences follow live updates on the Scotland vs Brazil match, spotlighting star players.
Interest in Princess Kako's Milestones: Princess Kako's birthday and related news attract significant attention.
Baseball Highlights and Player Stats Trending: Increase in searches related to baseball game highlights and player performances.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
gta6
10K+ searches, 500% growth.
10K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 17 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
fifaワールドカップ 2026 順位表
The search interest is focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026 rankings and teams, especially regarding South Korea's performance and Japan's engagement with event activities.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
ワールドカップ 韓国ワールドカップ2026韓国サッカー
03
WorldDeclining
ベネズエラ
There is growing attention on Venezuela related news, including major events such as earthquakes, alongside a diverse mix of trending news topics in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
yahoo ニュースニュースベネズエラ地震
04
SportsDeclining
スコットランド 対 ブラジル
Japanese users are following live streams and updates of the Scotland versus Brazil football match, focusing on players like Vinicius Junior and group standings.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
ブラジル スコットランドヴィニシウス・ジュニオールグループc
05
LifeDeclining
佳子さま
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
06
SportsDeclining
失点
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
07
LifeDeclining
磯部希帆
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
河本準一河本 準一次長課長 河本
08
EntertainmentDeclining
vtuber
Vtubers have surged in popularity in Japan, with interest increasing by 1,000%.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
ホロライブ
09
LifeDeclining
キョウチクトウ
The term "キョウチクトウ" is trending in Japan with a 1,000% increase in searches.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
10
WorldDeclining
ゾウ
Interest in elephants has grown dramatically in Japan, with numerous recent news stories highlighting their behavior and conservation.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
11
MoneyDeclining
大谷 ラッシング
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
ラッシング捕手
12
LifeDeclining
玉木雄一郎 高橋茉莉
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 17 days ago
Sports / Explaining | 17 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 17 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 17 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.