GgoogleJP first seen 4 h ago, last 3 h ago, peak #7
Cubs trending in Japan amid MLB playoff buzz
Original: カブス
The Chicago Cubs are drawing attention in Japan as the MLB postseason picture takes shape. Japanese sports media is focused on champagne celebrations after playoff berths were clinched, including pitcher Yuki Matsui's lighthearted moment swapping champagne for Sprite during his team's clinch. Cubs-related searches have spiked among Japanese baseball fans following the major league news.
Why now: Japanese fans are following MLB playoff clinching celebrations involving Japanese players, putting the Cubs into trending searches.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 4 h ago to 3 h ago.
Evidence
- 鈴木誠也が中前打でチャンス演出、ライナー性の打球で出塁 地区Ｓかけた負けたら終わりの第２戦 · 日刊スポーツ
- 松井裕樹 シャンパンファイトで思わず「うわっ」→あれ？→満面笑みで「スプライト？」ＰＯ進出決定時にモレホーンと掛け合いファンも注目 今季２度目の祝杯「何にも代え難い」 · デイリースポーツ
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/581708