Middle-aged Entertainment Star Back in Spotlight: Surge in searches about veteran actress Tamayo Nakamura and related figures indicates renewed public interest.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Friday, June 12, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's search trends show renewed entertainment interest in veteran actress Tamayo Nakamura, widespread enthusiasm for professional baseball games, and health concerns over star athlete Wataru Endo's injury.
Active topics
24
Search volume
740K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
Entertainment25% (6)
Money8% (2)
Technology4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily following developments in sports and entertainment, seeking live updates for high-profile baseball matches and information on notable figures like Tamayo Nakamura and Wataru Endo due to their popularity and health concerns. The intent to follow encompasses curiosity about ongoing and upcoming events such as the FIFA World Cup and anime releases, where explaining intent arises from controversies and new storylines generating public discussions. Money-related searches focus on the SpaceX IPO, with people following investment opportunities and market movements closely.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Basball Games Draw Massive Attention: Baseball fandom intensifies around multiple professional league matchups like Seibu vs. Giants and Orix vs. Hanshin, showing strong live sports-follow
Public Concern Over Key Athlete Injury: Fans worry about Japanese national soccer player Wataru Endo's injury impacting upcoming competitions.
Space Industry Investment Buzz in Japan: SpaceX's anticipated IPO sparks investor curiosity reflected in search activity toward stock price and market entry.
Anime Gains Heightened Attentioning Amid Controversy and Releases: Anime content stirs interest amid political controversy and new series releases.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyDeclining
h3ロケット
The H3 rocket by JAXA has recently seen a significant resurgence in interest following a key low-cost launch and successful satellite deployment.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 29 days ago
h3 打ち上げロケット打ち上げjaxa
02
EntertainmentDeclining
中村玉緒
The search trend for 中村玉緒 (Tamayo Nakamura) has surged notably in Japan, indicating renewed public interest in the veteran actress.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
勝新太郎藤田朋子中村玉緒 娘
03
SportsDeclining
西武 対 巨人
The trend '西武 対 巨人' relates to a highly followed sports event between the Seibu Lions and the Yomiuri Giants in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
04
SportsDeclining
日本ハム 対 中日
The Japan Ham Fighters versus Chunichi Dragons game is currently trending with a significant spike in interest, especially concerning player Takumi Yamamoto.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
山本拓実
05
SportsDeclining
オリックス 対 阪神
The trend centers on the baseball game between Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers, attracting significant attention in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
オリックス
06
SportsDeclining
遠藤航 怪我
There is a significant surge in searches about Wataru Endo's injury, reflecting public concern about the condition of the Japanese national soccer team player.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
日本代表 メンバー守田英正板倉滉
07
MoneyDeclining
spacex 株価
People in Japan are increasingly searching about SpaceX stock prices due to speculation regarding the company's potential public listing.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
spcx 株価スペースx 上場スペース x 株価
08
SportsDeclining
ロバーツ監督
The trend focuses on Dave Roberts, the Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, and his connection to Shohei Ohtani, highlighting Ohtani's game performances and strategic decisions such as.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
デーブ ロバーツ大谷翔平大谷 途中 交代
09
SportsDeclining
ソフトバンク 対 ヤクルト
The trend focuses on the baseball game between SoftBank Hawks and Yakult Swallows, drawing significant attention in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
ソフトバンクホークス
10
SportsDeclining
楽天 対 広島
The search trend '楽天 対 広島' reflects significant public interest in the sports match between Rakuten and Hiroshima teams in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
ロッテ 対 dena
The search trend 'ロッテ 対 dena' reflects a heightened interest in a baseball game between the Lotte Marines and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars teams in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 29 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
日本選手権陸上
The Japan Athletics Championships are currently gaining a surge in interest, with a 700% increase in search volume.
20K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 29 days ago
山本有真田中希実日本選手権
Technology / Following | 30 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 29 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 29 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
JAXA's low-cost H3 rocket launch marks key test after setback - Nation Thailand
BREAKING NEWS: JAXA says H3 rocket launch successful with microsatellites separated - Japan Wire by Kyodo News
UNOOSA and JAXA select teams from El Salvador and Thailand for satellite deployment from the International Space Station…
Mitsubishi Electric Awarded Subsidy to Develop Flexible Space Mobility Technology under JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund - Yah…
Mitsubishi Electric Awarded JAXA Subsidy To Develop Flexible Space Mobility Technology - Pulse 2.0
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.