Company Bankruptcy Surge: There is heightened public concern regarding the bankruptcy of a seasoning company '株式会社 調味' in Japan.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's trending topics include a bankruptcy of a seasoning company, MLB games focused on Shohei Ohtani and Dave Roberts, entertainment buzz around Asakura Mirai and Protan, high interest in the England vs Croatia football match, and growing engagement with the Pokémon Card Game 'mega'.
Active topics
24
Search volume
675K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Entertainment29% (7)
Life25% (6)
Money4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are searching primarily to explain and understand recent significant events and developments affecting their interests. The bankruptcy of a seasoning company drives a desire for explanations and implications in the money category. Sports fans are following live updates and games, reflecting a strong intent to follow current events such as MLB and international football matches. Entertainment seekers are looking to follow or watch content related to popular personalities and media, including collaborations between prominent figures as well as gaming culture. Some consumers show intent to buy popular products like the Pokémon Card Game 'mega', indicating purchasing interest.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
MLB Games Fuel Dave Roberts Searches: Interest in baseball manager Dave Roberts is rising due to MLB games involving Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
Entertainment Interest in Asakura Mirai and Protan: Fans are increasingly engaging with content featuring Asakura Mirai and Protan in entertainment circles.
England vs. Croatia Football Match Interest: The England vs. Croatia sports match is drawing significant attention, especially surrounding player Jude Bellingham.
Spike in Pokémon 'mega' Card Game Interest: The Pokémon Card Game 'mega' gains popularity as fans seek to buy new cards and merchandise.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
ポケモン カード ゲーム mega
The Pokémon Card Game 'mega' is experiencing a significant surge in interest in Japan, with a 200% growth in search volume.
50K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ポケモンセンターオンラインポケセンオンラインポケモンセンター
02
MoneyDeclining
株式会社 調味 破産
There is a significant surge in searches related to a company's bankruptcy, specifically involving a seasoning company labeled as '株式会社 調味'.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
調味破産だしの素破産
03
SportsDeclining
デーブ ロバーツ
The surge in searches for デーブ ロバーツ (Dave Roberts) is linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers and their games against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels in MLB.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ドジャース 大谷翔平ロサンゼルス ドジャース大谷翔平
04
EntertainmentDeclining
朝倉 未来 ぷろ たん
The search trend for '朝倉 未来 ぷろ たん' has surged in Japan, indicating increased public interest in content involving these personalities.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ぷろたん朝倉未来 ぷろたん
05
SportsDeclining
イングランド 対 クロアチア
The search trend for 'イングランド 対 クロアチア' indicates a high interest in a sports match between England and Croatia, likely football.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ベリンガム
06
EntertainmentDeclining
八つ墓村
The term '八つ墓村' (Yatsuhakamura) is experiencing a significant surge in searches, likely due to recent media adaptations or renewed interest sparked by figures such as 松也 and 奥智哉.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
八つ墓村 映画尾上松也奥智哉
07
LifeDeclining
牛乳石鹸 ミルキィ ボディソープ
The search trend for '牛乳石鹸 ミルキィ ボディソープ' reflects a strong consumer interest in this specific milk-based body soap product in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
石鹸牛乳石鹸ミルキィボディソープ掃除
08
SportsDeclining
コロンビア代表
The term 'コロンビア代表' (Colombia national team) is trending in Japan, mainly related to soccer matches including friendlies and the World Cup.
20K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ウズベキスタン 対 コロンビアウズベキスタンコロンビア
09
WeatherDeclining
沖縄 梅雨明け
The trend '沖縄 梅雨明け' indicates a surge in searches about the end of the rainy season in Okinawa.
20K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 14 days ago
梅雨明け今日の天気天気予報
10
SportsDeclining
女子バレーボール
Interest in Japanese women's volleyball has surged, with fans following key players and recent matches.
20K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 14 days ago
荒木彩花バレーボール女子女子バレー
11
LifeDeclining
エコキュート リコール
There is a significant increase in searches for 'エコキュート リコール,' indicating public concern about a recall related to EcoCute systems in Japan.
10K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 14 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
国際 バレーボール 連盟
The international volleyball federation is gaining significant attention in Japan, with searches spiking over 1,000%.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 14 days ago
ジョバンニ・グイデッティ国際バレーボール連盟
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 14 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 50K+ recorded searches. People are searching to evaluate a purchase or offer.
Last seen 14 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The Pokemon Company Releases Exercise Videos Featuring Piplup [UPDATE] - NintendoSoup
The waves are in me! "Plush Doll: Life-size Lucario" Pokemon Center Online is accepting order reservations! - Saiga NAK
Life-size Lucario may be the craziest Pokémon plushie yet【Photos】 - SoraNews24
Pokémon Center Releases a Life-Sized Lucario Plush - Hypebeast
This toddler-sized Psyduck plushie is available to pre-order now - Eurogamer
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.