Major sports stories focus on Ohtani's family and Sasaki's MLB performance: The biggest sports stories involve Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani's second child and MLB game interest in Roki Sasaki's Dodgers vs Orioles match
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japanese search trends reveal heightened interest in sports figures like Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki, international soccer World Cup matches, and notable entertainment events. Public curiosity also spikes around air defense, typhoon forecasts, and online security issues.
Active topics
24
Search volume
980K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Life21% (5)
Entertainment17% (4)
World13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Weather8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
Japanese online users are primarily following sports events and personalities, evident from high interest in baseball stars and international soccer fixtures. Entertainment-driven searches aim to keep up with developments in popular TV dramas and celebrity news. Meanwhile, users seek explanations and planning information for weather-related typhoons and geopolitical security matters such as air defense and online threats. This combination of following, explaining, watching, and worrying intents shows a populace engaged in entertainment and sports culture while thoughtfully managing safety concerns and digital security risks.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Rising interest in international soccer World Cup events and teams: Soccer World Cup matches such as Netherlands vs Sweden and increased attention on Tunisia and South Korea teams captivate Japanese audiences.
Entertainment sector stirred by notable TV and music milestones: Entertainment buzz centers on Taichi Kokubun's TV program removal, the finale of drama '田鎖ブラザーズ', and the death of indie musician Mil Shinoda
Heightened searches on defense and typhoon weather events highlight public caution: Public safety and weather concerns spike around air defense amid geopolitical tensions and Typhoon No.7 forecast tracking in Japan
Concerns rise over online security and business activities in money category: Increased online worries focus on 'president online' threats and e-commerce developments, reflecting insecurity in digital and business spheres
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyDeclining
president online
Significant search growth around 'president online' and related terms like 'イオン' and '縦型ボディーバッグ' points to concerns or questions about online threats or business activities in.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
縦型ボディーバッグイオン
02
SportsDeclining
大谷翔平 第二子
People are searching for news about Shohei Ohtani's second child.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
大谷 翔平 第 二 子大谷 離脱大谷 翔平 第 二 子 誕生
03
SportsDeclining
ドジャース 対 オリオールズ
There is heightened interest in the Dodgers vs. Orioles baseball game involving Roki Sasaki.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
佐々木朗希ドジャース 対 オリオールズ 試合 選手データボルチモア・オリオールズ
04
SportsDeclining
オランダ 対 スウェーデン
Many are following the upcoming Netherlands vs. Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026 match.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
オランダ スウェーデンオランダ対スウェーデンスウェーデン オランダ
05
SportsDeclining
サッカーチュニジア代表
Interest in the Tunisia national football team is surging in Japan as fans follow their World Cup journey and recent performances.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
勝ち点日本対チュニジア 日本時間サッカー日本代表 試合
06
SportsDeclining
韓国 ワールドカップ
South Korea's football team is attracting heightened interest in Japan, centered around their World Cup participation and notable players like Son Heung-min.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
サッカー 大韓民国 代表サッカー大韓民国代表大韓民国
07
CultureDeclining
グーニーズ ワン
Interest in the 'Goonies One' Suzuki Samurai has surged in Japan, prompting searches about its design and cultural significance.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
スズキ・ジムニーグーニーズワン
08
WorldDeclining
琵琶湖 線
The term '琵琶湖 線' has seen a rapid surge in interest in Japan, indicating increased public curiosity or news coverage.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
09
EntertainmentDeclining
中山 秀征
Interest in 中山秀征 has increased significantly alongside searches about actor 竹内涼真, highlighting their popularity and media presence in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
竹内涼真竹内涼真 サッカー
10
WorldDeclining
防空
People in Japan are searching about air defense amidst topics like drone attacks and geopolitical tensions.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
モスクワ ドローン攻撃cnnウクライナ ドローン
11
SportsDeclining
タイガース 対 ホワイトソックス
Japanese users are highly interested in the baseball game between the Tigers and the White Sox.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 21 days ago
12
WeatherDeclining
メーカラー
Searches around 'メーカラー' relate to tracking and planning for Typhoon No. 7 in Japan.
20K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 21 days ago
台風7号 進路 予想天気予報 台風情報気象庁 台風情報
Money / Worrying | 22 days ago
president online
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 21 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 21 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Man given 2 months for ‘decapitate president’ online threat - Taipei Times
イオンラウンジ 岡山 Child Care (CkKQKKxAOz) - Fathom Journal
Trump’s Online Drugstore Opens for Business - The New York Times
【モナキ】 ジュリアに傷心｜260217 12:30｜イオンモール与野 Eric Church Commencement Speech (aMHMcADv1l) - Mshale
“AEON Mall × Mizuno” Collaboration Project: Co creating Healthy Lifestyle Habits｜Mizuno Corporation - ミズノ株式会社
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.