Kylian Mbappé's soaring popularity in Japan: Kylian Mbappé garners massive attention in Japan as fans follow his performances with PSG and France's national team.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan's top search trends reveal strong public engagement with sports figures like Kylian Mbappé and Yukiko Wada, alongside concern over Suzuki vehicle recalls.
Active topics
24
Search volume
395K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Money21% (5)
Politics17% (4)
Culture13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
Japanese searchers are driven by desires to follow and stay updated on high-profile sports events and personalities, such as Kylian Mbappé's football career and Yukiko Wada's volleyball activities. They are concerned about product safety following the Suzuki recalls, seeking reassurance and solutions. Cultural interest motivates audiences to watch reruns of beloved TV programs and consume entertainment content, including music shows and popular dramas featuring Yuki Uchida. Buyers are eager to participate in popular brand collaborations like McDonald's Pokémon campaign and Mister Donut partnerships.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Yukiko Wada trends amid international volleyball interest: Yukiko Wada's volleyball career sparks enthusiasm with her upcoming move abroad and attention to women's volleyball leagues.
Suzuki recall issues raise safety worries in Japan: Suzuki vehicle recalls cause concern among Japanese consumers regarding safety and recent corporate changes.
Renewed interest in Japanese TV reruns ('再放送'): Reruns of popular Japanese TV programs spike as viewers revisit nostalgic and family-oriented shows.
Summer 2024 Pokémon collaboration with McDonald's heats up: McDonald's Japan's summer Pokémon campaign attracts buyers eager for themed menu items and sauces.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
レッドブル rb17
Japanese interest in Red Bull's RB17 Formula One car is rapidly growing.
10K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 2 days ago
レッドブル・rb17
02
SportsCooling
キリアン・エムバペ
Kylian Mbappé is a prominent football player gaining significant attention in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
ワールドカップ 放送ワールドカップ 試合フランス 対 モロッコ テレビ放送
03
SportsCooling
和田由紀子
Yukiko Wada's volleyball career developments are trending in Japan.
50K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 2 days ago
大友愛ネーションズリーグ秋本美空
04
MoneyCooling
スズキ リコール
Suzuki recalls are of concern in Japan, drawing substantial search interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
スズキ スペーシア リコールスペーシア リコールスズキ
05
CultureCooling
再放送
The search term '再放送' relates to TV program reruns in Japan, showing a surge in interest as multiple programs are being rebroadcast.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
06
MoneyCooling
ポケモン 夏 マック
'ポケモン 夏 マック' is trending due to McDonald's Japan launching a summer promotional campaign featuring Pokémon-themed menu items and special sauces.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
マック ポケモンポケモン マックチキンマックナゲット
07
PoliticsCooling
山本太郎
Interest in '山本太郎' has surged, focusing on the Japanese politician and activist, including related political topics and his health.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
大石晃子山本太郎 病気れいわ 新選 組 山本太郎
08
WorldCooling
過失
People in Japan are searching about '過失,' linked to incidents involving accidents and criminal charges for negligence.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
過失運転致死傷罪
09
CultureCooling
ミスド ミセス コラボ
Japanese consumers are interested in a popular collaboration between the doughnut chain Mister Donut and the music group Mrs. Green Apple.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
mrs green apple ミスドミスドミセス ミスド
10
PoliticsCooling
控訴
Japanese users are following legal developments involving high-profile defendants and verdicts including the life sentence of Yamagami in the Shinzo Abe case.
20K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 2 days ago
被告無期懲役川村被告
11
EntertainmentCooling
内田有紀 ドラマ
Interest in Japanese actress Yuki Uchida's drama roles has surged significantly.
20K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 2 days ago
内田有紀ラストノート キャストラストノート ドラマ
12
MoneyCooling
小遣い
Searches about pocket money have increased sharply in Japan with no specific related queries.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
Sports / Following | 3 days ago
レッドブル rb17
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 2 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 2 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.