611 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (57%).
r/japan Traffic & Engagement r/japan Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/japan Most Active Times When r/japan Is Most Active
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r/japan Flair Performance r/japan Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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r/japan Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/japan
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| japan | 207 (33.9%) | 72 | 14 |
| japanese | 89 (14.6%) | 29 | 7 |
| tokyo | 40 (6.5%) | 68 | 10 |
| people | 23 (3.8%) | 37 | 8 |
| help | 22 (3.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| yen | 16 (2.6%) | 124 | 20 |
| japan's | 16 (2.6%) | 110 | 21 |
| anyone | 15 (2.5%) | 22 | 7 |
| foreign | 15 (2.5%) | 110 | 31 |
| need | 14 (2.3%) | 19 | 3 |
r/japan Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/japan
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| mainichi.jp | 45 | 215 |
| japantimes.co.jp | 37 | 137 |
| asahi.com | 16 | 114 |
| youtube.com | 15 | 5 |
| youtu.be | 15 | 1 |
| japantoday.com | 11 | 128 |
| theguardian.com | 6 | 120 |
| straitstimes.com | 5 | 164 |
| english.kyodonews.net | 4 | 33 |
| tokyoweekender.com | 4 | 415 |
r/japan Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/japan
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Trump's mind-boggling gaffe attacks 'Islamic Republic of Japan'
A Kurdish actor living in Kawaguchi City died while in police custody
Woman in 20s dies after man falls from building in central Japan
Yen plunges to 163 versus US dollar for first time in over 39 years
Takaichi Claims to Only Sleep 0-3 Hours a Night, Raising Health Concerns
Japan schools review overly harsh 'black' rules on hair, underwear color
Headless torso found near Tokyo in Nov. identified as that of Chinese woman
Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency
Japan swelters as temperatures top 40 C for ninth consecutive year
Ex-nurse arrested in Japan for alleged murder by mixing feces into IV drip
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trump's mind-boggling gaffe attacks 'Islamic Republic of Japan' | 1.7K | 230 | link | Jul 8 |
| A Kurdish actor living in Kawaguchi City died while in police custody | 952 | 61 | link | Jul 11 |
| Woman in 20s dies after man falls from building in central Japan | 938 | 120 | link | Jul 19 |
| Yen plunges to 163 versus US dollar for first time in over 39 years | 633 | 70 | link | Jul 21 |
| Takaichi Claims to Only Sleep 0-3 Hours a Night, Raising Health Concerns | 602 | 142 | link | Jul 22 |
| Japan schools review overly harsh 'black' rules on hair, underwear color | 590 | 140 | link | Jul 22 |
| Headless torso found near Tokyo in Nov. identified as that of Chinese woman | 567 | 73 | link | Jul 7 |
| Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency | 533 | 158 | link | Jul 8 |
| Japan swelters as temperatures top 40 C for ninth consecutive year | 521 | 51 | link | Jul 21 |
| Ex-nurse arrested in Japan for alleged murder by mixing feces into IV drip | 511 | 39 | link | Jul 18 |
r/japan Audience Overlap r/japan Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/japan FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/japan
What's the best time to post on r/japan?
Based on posting volume, r/japan is most active on Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/japan?
r/japan averages 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/japan get?
Posts on r/japan average about 53 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/japan get most?
On r/japan, most posts are text posts (57%)