# Japan

A stabbing in Osaka has left a 17-year-old dead and two others injured, with a suspect arrested. Meanwhile, Japan's economy narrowly avoided a technical recession with a 0.1% growth in Q4 2025, though it missed expectations.

### About Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia known for its rich culture, technological advancements, and unique blend of tradition and modernity.  

### Insights
- Japan creators is up 24.91% from the previous month.
- Japan engagements is up 42.98% from the previous week.
- Japan mentions is up 32.73% from the previous week.
- Japan posts created is up 51.94% from the previous week.
- Japan Creators hit a 52-Week high of [------] for the day
- Japan Creators hit an all time of [------] for the day
- Japan Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-------] for the day
- Japan Mentions hit an all time of [-------] for the day

### Engagements: [-----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:japan/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/japan/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----------]  
Daily Average: [-----------]  
[--] Week: [-------------] +43%  
[--] Month: [--------------] -2.80%  
[--] Months: [--------------] +8.20%  
[--] Year: [---------------] +98%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-15  
1-Year Low: [-----------] on 2025-03-11  

Engagements by network (24h):
YouTube: [-----------]
Instagram: [----------]
News: [---------]
TikTok: [----------]
Reddit: [-------]
X: [-----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:japan/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/japan/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +33%  
[--] Month: [-------] +30%  
[--] Months: [---------] +34%  
[--] Year: [---------] +59%  
1-Year High: [-------] on 2026-02-16  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-03-16  

Mentions by network (24h):
YouTube: [------]
Instagram: [---]
News: [---]
TikTok: [------]
Reddit: [-----]
X: [------]

  
  
### Creators: [------] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:japan/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/japan/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Japan in the last [--] hours which is down 0.67% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +21%  
[--] Month: [-------] +25%  
[--] Months: [-------] +24%  
[--] Year: [---------] +38%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-16  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-03-16  

The most influential creators that mention Japan in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                         | Rank | Followers  | Posts  | Engagements |
| -------                                                         | ---- | ---------  | -----  | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments)      | [--]    | [---------]  | [------] | [----------]  |
| [@issei0806](/creator/youtube/issei0806)                        | [--]    | [----------] | [---]    | [----------]  |
| [@gs.miatas](/creator/instagram/gs.miatas)                      | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]      | [----------]  |
| [@sony_jpn](/creator/twitter/sony_jpn)                          | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]      | [----------]  |
| [@yuji_beleza](/creator/tiktok/yuji_beleza)                     | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]    | [---------]   |
| [@swiss_momentss](/creator/tiktok/swiss_momentss)               | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]      | [---------]   |
| [@diaryof4](/creator/youtube/diaryof4)                          | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@toeianimationofficial](/creator/tiktok/toeianimationofficial) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]      | [---------]   |
| [@lescopaque](/creator/youtube/lescopaque)                      | [--]    | [----------] | [---]    | [---------]   |
| [@navyhato](/creator/twitter/navyhato)                          | [--]   | [------]     | [--]      | [---------]   |

[View More](/list/creators/japan/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 83%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:japan/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/japan/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 83%  
Daily Average: 80%  
[--] Week: 76% -4%  
[--] Month: 78% -3%  
[--] Months: 78% -6%  
[--] Year: 78% -2%  
1-Year High: 91% on 2025-08-17  
1-Year Low: 57% on 2026-01-24  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Winter Olympics 2026: (30%) Discussions and updates surrounding the Milano Cortina [----] Winter Olympic Games, focusing on team performances, athlete achievements, and national participation.
- Japanese Politics and Elections: (25%) News and commentary regarding Japanese political events, including elections, prime ministerial candidates, and policy discussions.
- Cultural and Travel Experiences in Japan: (20%) Content showcasing Japanese culture, travel destinations, daily life, and unique experiences, often shared through vlogs and personal anecdotes.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Geopolitical Tensions and Trade: (15%) Discussions related to international relations, trade policies, and geopolitical tensions involving Japan, particularly with China and the US.
- Economic and Investment News: (10%) Reports on Japan's economic performance, foreign investment, and the impact of global economic factors on the country.
  

### Top Japan News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Taiwan TV host Dee Hsu returning to work a year after sister Barbie Hsus death The Star The 47-year-old stepped away from work after her elder sister actress Barbie Hsu died at the age of [--] in February [----] from pneumonia during a family trip to Japan"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/02/16/taiwan-tv-host-dee-hsu-returning-to-work-a-year-after-sister-barbie-hsus-death) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-16T06:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements


"SA in talks with Suzuki BYD and Proton to set up factories News24 Trade Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is in talks with Chinese carmaker BYD Malaysia’s Proton and Japan’s Suzuki to set up plants in South Africa"  
[News Link](https://www.news24.com/business/economy/sa-in-talks-with-suzuki-byd-and-proton-to-set-up-factories-20260213-1035) [@business](/creator/x/business) 2026-02-16T05:34Z 9.8M followers, [----] engagements


"Japan's economy barely grew in Q4 misses forecasts The Star TOKYO: Japan's economy eked out an annualised 0.2% expansion in the October-December quarter government data showed on Monday scraping back to growth as corporate investment only just reversed its previous decline"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/16/japan039s-economy-barely-grew-in-q4-misses-forecasts) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-16T04:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements


"Penang accolade for Sban girls The Star A climate summit organised by Malaysian secondary students and attended by some [---] peers from Thailand Indonesia Brunei Algeria and Japan has received recognition"  
[News Link](https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/02/16/penang-accolade-for-sban-girls) [@staronline](/creator/x/staronline) 2026-02-16T03:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Japan Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"BL336 LEAKS (12-13) HIORI SCORES Charles : We didn't hear about this. A goal without Isagi Yoichi. JAPAN [--] - [--] FRANCE Commentator : GO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/shadowelkaiser/status/2023239715189662198) [@shadowelkaiser](/creator/x/shadowelkaiser) 2026-02-16T03:35Z 94.1K followers, 244.4K engagements


"PlayStation mini-charms that come with PlayStation cookies have been released in Japan from today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Genki_JPN/status/2023237652107899344) [@Genki_JPN](/creator/x/Genki_JPN) 2026-02-16T03:27Z 87.8K followers, 452.2K engagements


"Dilansir Japan Times korban tewas diketahui bernama Ryunosuke Kamada pekerja kantoran asal Prefektur Nara yang meninggal akibat beberapa luka tusuk. Polisi menyebut korban dua remaja lainnya dan pelaku saling mengenal serta diduga terlibat perselisihan di area Gurishita dekat papan reklame Glico di Dotonbori. Diketahui sebelumnya polisi menerima laporan dari seorang pejalan kaki pada Minggu pagi terkait korban luka tusuk di pintu masuk sebuah gedung di Dotonbori. Seorang petugas keamanan yang mendengar keributan kemudian menemukan korban tergeletak tak sadarkan diri di dekat jembatan dengan"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@detikcom/video/7607279213409733895) [@detikcom](/creator/tiktok/detikcom) 2026-02-16T02:08Z 5.7M followers, 423.2K engagements


"You can sail in a straight line from Spain to Japan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TerribleMaps/status/2023195461243568242) [@TerribleMaps](/creator/x/TerribleMaps) 2026-02-16T00:39Z 1.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

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