Typhoon No. 8 threatens Okinawa with direct landfall: Rapidly intensifying Typhoon No. 8 is approaching Okinawa and may directly hit by the 30th, drawing major public attention.
Regional Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Regional Pulse in Japan
Japan is confronting severe weather with Typhoon No. 8 heading for Okinawa and serious flooding from Typhoon No. 15 in Kyushu causing casualties. Cybersecurity issues linked to Hanada Ai and a notable KDDI data breach are spurring public concern.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.3M
Leading topic
Life
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Life33% (8)
Sports25% (6)
Weather8% (2)
Money8% (2)
World8% (2)
Politics4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily searching to follow ongoing severe weather events, including typhoons and heavy rain that pose direct threats to safety and property. The high intent of 'following' weather updates shows a need for timely information to prepare and respond. The cyber incidents prompt explanatory searches aiming to understand the context and implications of impersonation and bomb threats, alongside rising worry about data privacy due to the KDDI leak, evidenced by 'worrying' intents. Meanwhile, sports queries reflect an intent to follow and stay informed about current baseball games and international soccer matches, driven by fans' planning and engagement with live events.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Hanada Ai linked to impersonation and threats in Japan and Korea: A spike in interest surrounds Hanada Ai regarding impersonation incidents and bomb threats linked to Japan and Korea, raising concerns over online mis
Severe weather causes flooding and casualties in Japan: Severe weather including Typhoon No. 15 and heavy rain in northern Kyushu is causing fatalities and flooding, triggering Level 4 rain danger warnings.
KDDI information leak raises public concern: Significant concern over a KDDI data leak is reflected in searches, highlighting worries about telecommunications security.
Baseball matchups garner heightened attention: Japanese baseball games such as Hanshin Tigers vs Yakult Swallows and Hiroshima Carp vs Yomiuri Giants are drawing strong following from fans.
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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.
01
WeatherSurging
全般台風情報、台風第8号
There is a rapidly approaching Typhoon No. 8 expected to impact Okinawa and possibly make direct landfall by the 30th while intensifying.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
台風情報台風進路台風 進路
02
PoliticsCooling
花田藍衣
Japanese internet users are linked to impersonation of a lawyer and sending bomb threats in Korea and Japan, involving the figure Hanada Ai.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
花田 藍 衣花田藍衣 坊主唐澤貴洋
03
WeatherSurging
レベル4大雨危険警報
Severe weather events including Typhoon No. 15 and heavy rain in northern Kyushu are causing flooding and casualties, prompting wide public attention.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 4900%
jr九州 運行情報線状降水帯薩摩川内市
04
MoneySurging
kddi 情報 漏えい
Users are searching about a KDDI information leak that has gained significant attention in Japan.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
kddi 情報漏洩biglobejcom
05
SportsCooling
阪神 対 ヤクルト
There is a strong surge in searches about the Hanshin Tigers versus Yakult Swallows baseball game in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
岩崎優
06
SportsCooling
広島 対 巨人
Interest is rapidly increasing in the baseball game between the Hiroshima Carp and the Yomiuri Giants in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
07
LifeCooling
日本ハム 対 ロッテ
50K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
08
LifeCooling
パナマ 対 クロアチア
50K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
サッカーパナマ代表 対 クロアチア代表 順位クロアチアクロアチア ワールドカップ
09
LifeCooling
ポルトガル 対 ウズベキスタン
50K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
サッカーポルトガル代表 対 サッカーウズベキスタン代表 順位ポルトガル ウズベキスタン
10
SportsEmerging
中日 対 dena
People are searching about the baseball game between Chunichi Dragons and Yokohama DeNA, including players like Shuhei Takahashi and the venue Nagara River Stadium.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 2 places
高橋周平長良川球場
11
SportsCooling
イングランド 対 ガーナ
Users are interested in the England versus Ghana soccer match, reactions to Japan versus Netherlands games, and related soccer tournament outcomes.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
サッカーイングランド代表 対 サッカーガーナ代表 順位イングランド
12
WorldCooling
不法 投棄
There is curiosity about an incident where authorities responded to a presumed drowning victim that turned out to be a discarded sex doll, raising awareness about illegal dumping.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
不法投棄
Money / Worrying | 16 hours agoSurging
kddi 情報 漏えい
Why it matters
SurgingSearch attention is rising quickly across recent snapshots, backed by 100K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Search volume up 100%Confidence: medium
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