ヤクルト 対 巨人: The Yakult Giants baseball game is highly followed, with particular interest in player Hayato Sakamoto and related broadcasts on Fuji TV.
Regional Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regional Pulse in Japan
In Japan, sports events, particularly baseball games involving teams like Yakult, Giants, Nippon-Ham, and major international soccer matches, are highly followed. Entertainment topics such as TWICE's contract issues and dramas like 'さよならノワール' attract attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
590K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Entertainment29% (7)
Culture21% (5)
Health8% (2)
World4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily curious about ongoing and popular sports events, seeking to follow live updates, player performances, and match outcomes, as indicated by many following-labeled searches in baseball and soccer World Cup events. Fans also want explanations about entertainment developments like TWICE's contract situation and rumors to clarify uncertainties. Health-related searches reveal worry about summer heat risks, while cultural and political searches show a desire to understand societal norms, traditions, and local figures. The intent to watch dramas and gameplay reflects leisure and entertainment interests, collectively demonstrating a wide span of interests motivated by a.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
中日 対 阪神: The Chunichi Hanshin baseball match draws strong following, especially for player Haruto Takahashi.
twice 再 契約: Fans are explaining TWICE's contract renewals and addressing rumors about member Tzuyu and related controversies.
ワールドカップ: The World Cup commands major attention as fans follow matches involving France, Spain, and related broadcasts.
日本ハム 対 ソフトバンク: Interest in Nippon-Ham Fighters vs SoftBank Hawks baseball games has dramatically increased, highlighting players like Shohei Ohtani.
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What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
ヤクルト 対 巨人
The trend focuses on the baseball game between Yakult and Giants, with high interest in player Hayato Sakamoto and related baseball broadcasts on Fuji TV.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
坂本勇人フジテレビ 野球フジテレビ野球
02
SportsDeclining
中日 対 阪神
Interest is peaking around the baseball game between Chunichi and Hanshin, driven by searches for player Haruto Takahashi.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
高橋遥人
03
EntertainmentNew
twice 再 契約
Fans in Japan are searching about TWICE's contract renewals and addressing rumors concerning member Tzuyu, along with related adult content rumors.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
ツウィjypエンターテインメントtwice 再契約
04
SportsDeclining
ワールドカップ
The World Cup is a major focus of interest in Japan with high search volume related to matches and teams like France and Spain.
100K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume down 90%
フランス対スペイン地上波スペイン フランスサッカーワールドカップ
05
SportsDeclining
日本ハム 対 ソフトバンク
Interest in the Japanese professional baseball team Nippon-Ham Fighters and their games against SoftBank spiked dramatically.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
新庄 剛志日ハム 試合
06
EntertainmentDeclining
さよならノワール
Dramas like 'さよならノワール' and actress Koike Eiko are trending with viewers interested in ratings and watching the show.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
さよなら ノワールさよなら ノワール 視聴 率小池栄子 ドラマ
07
EntertainmentDeclining
ナミ
Interest in the character Nami from One Piece has surged significantly in Japan.
10K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume down 90%
08
WorldDeclining
孫
The son of Taiwanese celebrities is under police questioning related to a homemade flamethrower incident.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
孫正義
09
SportsDeclining
西武 対 ロッテ
There is heightened interest in the upcoming baseball match between Seibu and Lotte in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
10
SportsEmerging
広島 対 dena
The search for '広島 対 dena' reflects strong interest in a baseball match between Hiroshima and DeNA teams in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 2 places
11
SportsDeclining
フレディ フリーマン
People are actively following news about Freddie Freeman, a Major League Baseball player, especially his retirement plans and All-Star Game performance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
フレディ・フリーマン
12
CultureDeclining
夫婦
The search term '夫婦' indicates increased interest in topics related to married couples and marital relationships in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 90%
Entertainment / Explaining | 1 hour ago
twice 再 契約
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 20K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance5 regions
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Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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