Rising excitement around 2026 Takarazuka Kinen horse race: The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen horse race is experiencing a substantial surge in public interest in Japan.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan sees a dynamic blend of trending topics with intense public interest in major sports events like the 2026 Takarazuka Kinen and international football matches, alongside rising curiosity about celebrities and entertainment sequels.
Active topics
24
Search volume
760K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Entertainment25% (6)
World13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are actively seeking to follow and stay updated on major sports events, including horse racing and international football matches, to engage with live results and player developments. They are also curious about entertainment personalities and sequels that offer continuation of favorite stories, driving exploratory searches and follow-ups. Alongside these interests, there is a strong intent to understand and explain sensitive topics such as household finances and significant global incidents, reflecting both practical concerns and a desire for comprehensive knowledge.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Strong following of global soccer matches in Japan: International sports events, particularly Brazil vs. Morocco and Netherlands vs. Japan matches, attract large attention from Japanese sports fans.
Increased curiosity about prominent Japanese entertainers: Japanese entertainment figures like Bobby Ologun and Kasumi Arimura are trending due to recent personal and professional developments.
High engagement with Breakingdown combat sports event: Combat sports event 'ブレイキングダウン 20' shows remarkable growth in interest with fans tracking live results.
Growing focus on household financial management: Searches on household finances reveal growing public concern about economic management and budgeting.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
v・ファーレン長崎
V・ファーレン長崎 is experiencing a surge in interest with recent developments including match highlights, new stadium details, and a partner agreement announcement.
2K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 28 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
宝塚記念 2026
The 2026 Takarazuka Kinen is gaining significant attention in Japan, drawing a large search volume linked to the horse race and its venue, Hanshin Racecourse.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
宝塚記念メイショウタバル阪神競馬場
03
SportsDeclining
ブラジル モロッコ
The trend "ブラジル モロッコ" reflects a significant surge in interest regarding the Brazil vs. Morocco match, likely in an international football context such as the World Cup.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
ブラジル 対 モロッコブラジル対モロッコモロッコ
04
EntertainmentDeclining
ボビーオロゴン
Bobby Ologun is currently attracting significant attention in Japan, with searches linked to his name and recent news including allegations of arrest.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
ボビー・オロゴンボビーボビーオロゴン逮捕
05
SportsDeclining
ブレイキングダウン 20
The trend 'ブレイキングダウン 20' relates to a popular sports event in Japan with a huge surge in interest, focusing on live results and updates.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
ブレイキングダウンブレイキングダウン20 結果ブレイキングダウン 結果
06
WorldDeclining
オーストラリア
Interest in Australia is rapidly increasing in Japan, with people following significant events such as multiple shark attacks on Australia's east coast and notable sports matches.
50K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 28 days ago
イランクンダオーストラリア トルコオーストラリア 対 トルコ
07
WorldDeclining
ハイチ
Searches related to Haiti have surged significantly, especially in connection with Scotland, amid reports of violent incidents in Haiti and cultural events in Scotland.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
スコットランドハイチ 対 スコットランドスコットランド代表
08
SportsDeclining
山本 由伸 完全 試合
The search for '山本 由伸 完全 試合' reflects strong interest in Japanese pitcher Yamamoto Yoshinobu and his perfect game performance.
50K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 28 days ago
山本由伸ドジャースドジャース速報
09
EntertainmentDeclining
続編
The trend "続編" reflects a surge in Japanese interest in sequels across various entertainment media, including anime and video games.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
10
EntertainmentDeclining
中丸雄一
The search trend for 中丸雄一 (Yuichi Nakamaru) has surged significantly, primarily focusing on his return to the TV show シューイチ (Shuichi).
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
中丸 雄一中丸 雄一 シューイチ 復帰中丸雄一 シューイチ
11
EntertainmentDeclining
有村 架純
Kasumi Arimura is gaining significant attention in Japan, with a surge in searches related to her recent activities and appearances.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
有村架純
12
SportsDeclining
森保一
The trend concerns Moriyasu Hajime, the head coach of the Japan national football team, amid growing interest following recent developments including player withdrawals.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 28 days ago
森保監督遠藤航 なぜ離脱香川真司
Sports / Following | 28 days ago
v・ファーレン長崎
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 28 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 28 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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2014 J2 第42節 Ｖ・ファーレン長崎 Vs 栃木ＳＣ ハイライト (bXbhj1gtFO) - Fathom Journal
【ベガルタ仙台】試合終了後挨拶 Vファーレン長崎 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (iJjslWMUds) - Mshale
ネットプロテクションズ、「V・ファーレン長崎」とプレミアムパートナー契約を締結 - 株式会社ネットプロテクションズ
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The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.