Flowered Rainie - Online Impersonation Incident Impacting Japan and Korea: The term 花田藍衣 is trending in Japan due to online impersonation involving bomb threats across Korea and Japan that has attracted widespread social and媒
Archived Pulse in Japan
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Archived Pulse in Japan
Japan is seeing significant concern over severe weather with two typhoons causing alerts and flooding. A financial scandal with KDDI adds to worries. Online impersonation linked to bomb threats and popular baseball games also drive public attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.1M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Entertainment17% (4)
Weather8% (2)
Money8% (2)
World8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Japan are primarily seeking timely and reliable information regarding imminent natural disasters caused by Typhoon No. 6 and Typhoon No. 15 to prepare and stay safe, reflecting a following and worrying intent. The KDDI scandal drives a worrying intent as people seek to understand the implications of financial misreporting and possible information leaks. The search interest around 花田藍衣 shows a following and cautious exploration of unsettling impersonation incidents related to security threats. Sports fans in Japan show a following intent to track scores and updates from popular baseball games, reflecting cultural enthusiasm and engagement.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Typhoon No. 6 Approaching Okinawa Raises Alert: Heightened search interest in Japan over Typhoon No. 6 advancing rapidly towards Okinawa with concerns over its path towards Tokyo.
Severe Weather: Level 4 Rain Danger Warning Amid Typhoon No. 15: A Level 4 heavy rain danger warning has been issued in Japan amid Typhoon No. 15’s landfall, causing flooding, casualties, and urgent public safety
KDDI Financial Scandal and Information Leak Concerns: KDDI reveals overstated revenue of ¥246.1 billion due to fictitious transactions, stirring concerns over management and possible information leaks.
Baseball Matches Draw Massive Attention in Japan: Increased online activity as Japanese baseball fans follow the games between Hanshin Tigers vs Yakult Swallows and Hiroshima Carp vs Yomiuri Giants.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Japan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
バーチャルyoutuber
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
02
CultureDeclining
花田藍衣
The term 花田藍衣 is currently trending in Japan, with a major surge in related online discussions and impersonation incidents involving bomb threats across Korea and Japan.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
花田藍衣 坊主花田 藍 衣唐澤貴洋
03
WeatherDeclining
台風進路
Typhoon track information is highly searched in Japan as Typhoon No. 6 approaches Okinawa, bringing concerns about its progression and potential impact on Tokyo.
200K+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 18 days ago
台風情報台風 進路台風 東京
04
WeatherDeclining
レベル4大雨危険警報
A Level 4 heavy rain danger warning in Japan is causing concern as Typhoon No. 15 lands and severe flooding and casualties occur, prompting urgent public safety updates.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
jr九州 運行情報樋脇 川線状降水帯
05
MoneyDeclining
kddi 情報 漏えい
KDDI has been involved in a significant financial scandal involving overstated revenue through fictitious transactions.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
kddi 情報漏洩biglobeニフティ
06
SportsDeclining
阪神 対 ヤクルト
The baseball game between Hanshin Tigers and Yakult Swallows is drawing significant attention in Japan, with searches spiking due to interest in live updates and results.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
07
SportsDeclining
広島 対 巨人
The baseball game between the Hiroshima Carp and the Yomiuri Giants is a popular event drawing many searches as fans track the live game and results.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
08
WorldDeclining
安住 紳一郎
People are searching about Shinchiro Azumi mainly related to a human accident and the Yamanote train line in Tokyo.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
人身事故山手線駒込駅 人身事故
09
SportsDeclining
パナマ 対 クロアチア
There is a surge in interest about the Panama vs Croatia match and broader Panama-related topics, possibly connected to soccer or international events.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
クロアチアサッカーパナマ代表 対 クロアチア代表 順位パナマ
10
EntertainmentDeclining
水卜 麻美
Interest in Asami Miura has increased due to her sudden announcement on the show 'ZIP!', sparking reactions from fans.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
佐伯 三貴
Saiki Miki is a professional female golfer from Japan experiencing a surge in search interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
女子プロゴルファー佐伯三貴
12
SportsDeclining
中日 対 dena
The baseball game between Chunichi Dragons and Yokohama DeNA BayStars is a trending sports event in Japan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 18 days ago
Entertainment / Watching | 18 days ago
バーチャルyoutuber
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 18 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to find or keep up with something to watch.
Last seen 18 days ago
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