People Trending in Japan
The fastest-rising attention in Japan right now, separated from enduring fame.
Yu Aoi
Trend score 62.8
2.1× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Alexander Zverev
Trend score 62.3
7.6× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Charlie Kirk
Trend score 61.5
5.8× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Erika Sawajiri
5.4× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
Hideo Kojima
2.7× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Trusted Source Reveals Why PlayStation Stepped Away from PHYSINT and Why XBOX Took Interest in Hideo Kojima’s Game”
Lady Gaga
4× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Global Player”
Osama bin Laden
9.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“FBI paid Australian terrorist $560K for Bin Laden evidence”
Elly De La Cruz
8.1× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Elly De La Cruz homers to the moon, Reds lose 4-1 to the Dodgers”
Ichiro Suzuki
2.3× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“53-Year-Old Ichiro Pitches 9-Inning Shutout, 17 Strikeouts”
Elena Rybakina
5.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“How Elena Rybakina celebrated becoming world no. 1 after ending Aryna Sabalenka’s 99-week reign with US O”
Ryan Garcia
8.2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Ryan Garcia Is Going to Make Oscar Suffer the Way Conor Made Eddie”
Nicolas Cage
2.6× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Sinkhole Growing Under Nicolas Cage’s Home Triggers Evacuation Orders in Malibu”
Leslie Cheung
19× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Hong Kong’s forever ‘big brother’: New HKHM exhibition opens to celebrate Gor-gor’s 70th birthday”
Carlos Alcaraz
2.7× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Tennis players won their pay fight. Now they have a new enemy”
Sadaharu Oh
4.4× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
Céline Dion
2.1× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Celine Dion, also known as the “Queen of Power Ballads”, last held a traditional concert in 2020 before the pandemic hit. Full story link in the comments sectio”
Haruomi Hosono
5.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
Yoichiro Kakitani
2.5× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
1.7× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Prince Harry 'called off' birthday event out of respect to Kate Middleton”
Naoya Inoue
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“Naoya Inoue admits two fights he is targeting will be ‘difficult to predict’”
Kylian Mbappé
1.7× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“'He is the best in the world' - Jorge Mendes backs Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to beat Kylian Mbappe to 2026 Ballon d'Or”
Anne, Princess Royal
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“RTÉ Archives | Sports | Princess At Punchestown”
Koshi Inaba
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Ben Shelton
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““Time Being Wasted”- Tennis Insider Issues Blunt Wake-Up Call to British Tennis After Ben Shelton’s Successful Run at US Open”
George W. Bush
4.4× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act”
Shigeru Miyamoto
3.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“The Legend Of Zelda Movie Logo Revealed; Shigeru Miyamoto Teases Story And Title Meaning”
Dario Amodei
3.2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“An OpenAI researcher broke ranks to say that pacing the frontier, as Altman and Amodei suggest, won't be enough”
Kento Kaku
Local readership, Search
Leonardo DiCaprio
3.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“UK company behind Leonardo Di Caprio movie issued winding up order”
Yoshihiko Noda
1.7× usual readership · Local readership, Search
Thomas Müller
7.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Christian Ramírez scores a goal in each half to give Austin a 2-1 victory over the Whitecaps”
Abraham Lincoln
6.2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'The struggle of today, is not altogether for today, it is for a...'”
Hirokazu Koreeda
2.3× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“‘Look Back’ Breakouts Furi Nanase and Rokka Okada on Growing Up on a Hirokazu Koreeda Set”
Max Verstappen
Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Max vs 100: How Verstappen's karting years made an F1 champion - and prepared him for an all-new test”
Brad Pitt
Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Son Maddox Officially Drops Dad's Last Name After Judge Approves Petition”
Scott Bessent
Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Scott Bessent’s wobbly house”
Christopher Nolan
3.1× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Is Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” worth the hype?”
Kyle Tucker
Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“How did the Dodgers celebrate clinching 14th straight postseason berth?”
Sam Altman
2.4× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“An OpenAI researcher broke ranks to say that pacing the frontier, as Altman and Amodei suggest, won't be enough”
Michael J. Fox
Local readership, Search, Worldwide
“Biggest moments of the 2026 Emmys, from Michael J. Fox to Taylor Swift”
Sydney Sweeney
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“'Infuriated' female athletes slam Sydney Sweeney for 'sexualising' women's sport in x-rated ad”
Zohran Mamdani
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“As some billionaires warn of exits after New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze; Airbnb buys Park Av”
Lisa
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“Lisa Uncensored: On ‘Always Lalisa,’ Blackpink, Leaked Videos and Bond Girl Dreams”
Cillian Murphy
3× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“'Edge of your seat' BBC thriller so good 'fans forget to breathe'”
Ao Tanaka
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Robert Pattinson
2.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Robert Pattinson turns London into Gotham City for Batman filming at iconic location”
Steve Jobs
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“21 Years Ago, Apple Founder Steve Jobs Advice on Time and 'Living Someone Else's Life' Is the Truth Serum That Still Shapes Our World”
Charles Leclerc
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“F1 News Today: 'Lewis will never trust Charles again' as Wolff weighs in on Ferrari fallout”
Gervonta Davis
2.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis Rematch Takes Ugly Turn as Tank Rejects 147-Pound Fight”
Munetaka Murakami
Search, Worldwide
“Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 09/14/2026”
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Kimi Antonelli tries to stay grounded despite another win and big lead in F1 championship race”
Farrah Fawcett
2.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Charlie’s Angels stars look ageless in Emmys reunion 50 years after show’s premiere”
Alexis Mac Allister
2.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Alexis Mac Allister sends blunt seven-word message after Liverpool drop points against Fulham”
Vladimir Putin
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“What’s at Stake for Putin in Russia’s Wartime Election?”
Frances Tiafoe
Local readership, Worldwide
“Shelton, Tiafoe, Fritz Lead Six Americans in ATP Top 20 for First Time in Nearly 30 Years”
Jannik Sinner
2.3× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“US Open: Alexander Zverev relishes US Open success”
Natalie Portman
Local readership, Search
“Awkward X-rated moment stuns viewers”
Noel Gallagher
2.4× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Oasis still welcome at Munich hotel despite infamous 2002 brawl”
Mao Zedong
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“The Long March History | The Four Crossings Campaign”
William, Prince of Wales
1.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Queen and Prince William are big Slow Horses fans, says Gary Oldman”
Gary Oldman
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Queen and Prince William are big Slow Horses fans, says Gary Oldman”
Robert Lewandowski
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“The Verdict: As viral moments continue, MLS needs to embrace its attention-grabbing quirks - The Athletic”
Catherine, Princess of Wales
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh twins with Princess of Wales in green dress – & this lookalike is £59”
Charles III
Local readership, Worldwide
“Ecumenical Patriarch arrives in UK for week-long visit, meeting with King Charles III”
Achilles
3.4× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Ex-Lakers Champion Warns Luka Doncic Of Major ‘Achilles Heel’”
Teófimo López
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“‘I want Teófimo’: Ryan Garcia calls out rivals after two-round destruction of Conor Benn”
Maria Sharapova
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Inspiring story of the day: “My mom didn’t join me for the first two years. I didn’t see her for two year”
Cesc Fàbregas
2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“A pre-emptive move by Barcelona: Flick's successor awaits a single signal”
Tim Cook
Local readership, Worldwide
“Samsung finds its own Tim Cook to tout the Galaxy Z Fold8”
JD Vance
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Vice President JD Vance rallies Kansas Republicans during Olathe visit”
Michael Olise
Local readership, Worldwide
“Bayern Munich, Arsenal can take down PSG per pundit”
Ciryl Gane
2.2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Tom Aspinall's UFC exit opens door for Josh Hokit's bold title demand”
Prince
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“King Charles intervenes after Prince Harry suffers major Invictus Games blow”
Tom Hardy
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Tom Hardy Officially Returns to ‘MobLand’ This Week After Firing Reports”
Liam Gallagher
2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“‘Oasis – Live ’27’ Trailer: British Rockers Kick Off Another Global Tour”
Matthew McConaughey
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Emmy 2026: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson Reunite At Emmys”
Cho Yeo-jeong
2.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Netflix to Stream Lee Chang-dong’s Films Globally as ‘Possible Love’ Awards Campaign Heats Up”
Elizabeth II
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Queen Elizabeth Became “Furious” at Princess Diana the Year Before Diana’s Death for This Reason”
Penélope Cruz
1.7× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“2026 TIFF - "Bunker" Premiere”
Kimi Räikkönen
2× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Red Bull signs Robin Räikkönen, 25 years after trying to block Kimi”
Javier Bardem
Local readership, Worldwide
“2026 TIFF - "Bunker" Premiere”
Paul Walker
Local readership, Worldwide
“The Final Toyota GR Supra Ever Built Is Heading to Barrett-Jackson for Paul Walker's Charity”
Nico Paz
Local readership, Worldwide
“Arsenal plan a stunning deal from Italy, with Real Madrid the biggest obstacle”
Tom Aspinall
1.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Jon Jones taunts Tom Aspinall as old rival gives up UFC title”
Bruno Guimarães
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Weekend review: Classic Manchester derby, Juventus sunk by one of their own, Guimaraes's payback”
Paul McCartney
1.9× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“THE BEATLES RELEASE NEW RECORDING ‘NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN) (SECOND VERSION - TAKE 2)’”
Devin Haney
1.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Who Is Ryan Garcia’s Next Opponent?”
Phil Foden
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Phil Foden's England future dealt another major blow in Manchester City win at Old Trafford”
Michael Jordan
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“Michael Jordan’s 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Photos”
Kim Jong-un
Local readership, Worldwide
“North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated ‘huge destructive power’”
Barack Obama
1.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Obama urges Democrats to prioritize AI policy”
Rob Reiner
1.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Emmy viewers rage after stars snubbed from In Memoriam: ‘Shame on you’”
Philippe Coutinho
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar as Santos reunion takes shape”
Pete Crow-Armstrong
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“The MLB trade heists that have swung this season”
Saddam Hussein
Local readership, Worldwide
“US arrests alleged Saddam-era officer in Michigan”
Joe Biden
1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Ex-Dem insider exposes what Harris told top donors days before Biden dropped out: ‘All charade’”
Amal Clooney
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Amal Clooney proves terracotta is the new burgundy in autumn's most elegant blouse style”
John F. Kennedy
Local readership, Worldwide
“Kennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring Trump as center confronts solvency worries”
Lando Norris
Local readership, Worldwide
“Lando Norris completes rare non-F1 test as endurance door kept wide open”
David Benavidez
1.6× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide
“Poll: Who wins Benavidez vs. Opetaia?”