FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Bracket Searches Skyrocket: Extensive public interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 brackets and knockout stages is evident in Japan.
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 29, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan is experiencing a surge in interest around the FIFA World Cup 2026 brackets, popular entertainment figures, and historical TV dramas. Searches also reflect attention to current political topics, weather concerns, and sports events beyond soccer.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.5M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Entertainment21% (5)
World8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are following the unfolding details of major upcoming sports events like the FIFA World Cup 2026, indicating a desire to stay informed and engaged with tournament progress and outcomes. In entertainment, followers seek updates on popular singers and actors as well as new television dramas, showing an intent to remain connected with cultural content. Political and social queries about the imperial family and local governance reveal a need for understanding current national issues. Weather searches motivated by concern about typhoons show the public’s interest in safety and preparedness.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Spike in Searches for Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka: Popular entertainers like Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka see a surge in searches linked to their latest music and TV appearances.
Growing Attention to '豊臣兄弟！' Taiga Drama Featuring 長宗我部元親: The NHK historical drama "豊臣兄弟！" boosts interest in actor 長宗我部元親 and related plot developments.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
w杯
There is a growing interest in various aspects of the FIFA World Cup, including live match updates, incidents, and national team performances in Japan.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
fifaワールドカップ 2026 トーナメント表
Many people in Japan are searching for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament bracket and the final stages such as the knockout round and third-place matches.
1M+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
ワールド カップ 決勝 トーナメント 組合せ3 位 ワールド カップ
03
EntertainmentDeclining
亀梨和也
Interest in Japanese entertainer Kazuya Kamenashi and television personality Minami Tanaka has surged in Japan, with searches related to their music and appearances.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
田中みなみ田中みな実亀梨
04
WorldDeclining
三野宮鈴
Searches for 三野宮鈴 surged dramatically in Japan, linked to recent news involving this individual.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
三野宮鈴容疑者
05
EntertainmentDeclining
長宗我部元親
Interest surged around 長宗我部元親 due to new developments in the NHK historical TV drama '豊臣兄弟！'.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
磯部寛之長宗 我 部 元 親 豊臣 兄弟豊臣兄弟!
06
PoliticsDeclining
中曽根 愛子 さま
Search activity linked to 中曽根 愛子 さま reflects growing public interest in Japan's imperial succession and associated societal changes.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
愛子さま 結婚皇位継承中曽根弘文
07
EntertainmentDeclining
小杉竜一
Ryuichi Kosugi is a notable figure in Japan currently experiencing a surge in public interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
fifa world cup 2026 bracket
Fans are actively following the FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket as interest in the tournament grows.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
09
EntertainmentDeclining
踊る大捜査線
The Japanese series "Odoru Daisousasen" is gaining attention, prompting people to explore its cast and soundtrack.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
踊る大捜査線 キャスト
10
WorldDeclining
近鉄京都駅 脱線事故
Searches about the Kintetsu Kyoto Station derailment accident surged, highlighting public concern over the incident and related rail safety.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
近鉄 脱線近鉄近鉄 京都 脱線
11
CultureDeclining
鈴木 奈穂子
Interest in Naoko Suzuki, a Japanese television announcer, increased sharply, mostly from audiences following her media appearances and professional activities.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
鈴木奈穂子
12
WeatherDeclining
台風のたまご
Search activity about nascent typhoons and tropical storms, termed 'typhoon embryos,' has risen as people monitor potential severe weather threats.
20K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 13 days ago
熱帯低気圧熱帯低気圧 台風天気図 気象庁
Sports / Following | 13 days ago
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 13 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 50K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 13 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Paraguay Vs Australia LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026 Fluminense Vs Operário Ferroviário (81D4SYvlDr) - Fathom Journal
メキシコでＷ杯勝利祝う群衆に車突っ込む、17人負傷（字幕・26日） - Reuters
The fighting words fueling support for Japan’s World Cup team - The Japan Times
FIFA World Cup Appearances Top 40 National Teams Fernando Mendoza (n1V1hTUScd) - Mshale
Rows, drones and 'sorry' Son as South Korea await World Cup fate - JIJI PRESS
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.