How many do you remember? A special feature looking back at the trends of 2023 on note
2023 has been another year full of events. From the happenings that moved our hearts to the movies, dramas, and games that became the talk of the town... each time, many thoughts and analyses were shared on note.
So, we have picked out 12 topics that were particularly exciting on note this year! Let's look back at them along with your related articles!
We hope you enjoy reading this and thinking, "Oh, that happened too."
1. WBC victory, Hanshin's "Are"
2023 was a year with no shortage of baseball topics. Related posts on note saw high interest, with both the number of articles and page views increasing by 1.7 times compared to the previous year.
2. The spread of ChatGPT usage
When searching for information about generative AI, didn't you often end up on note articles? Over 50,000 posts were gathered, including usage examples.
3. Travel fever rises as COVID-19 is reclassified to Class 5
With the number of posts 1.4 times higher and page views 1.7 times higher than the previous year, travelogues are very popular on note! Beyond experiences at travel destinations, discussions on measures against overtourism are also being shared.
4. The massive hit of the latest "The Legend of Zelda"
A buzzworthy title that sold about 20 million copies and has a live-action adaptation confirmed. Impressions and analyses of the gameplay are also gaining popularity.
5. Focus on unprecedented measures for the declining birthrate and paternity leave for men
2023 recorded the highest-ever rate of paternity leave taken by men. Personal experiences from those involved were read by many, contributing to its spread.
6. Director Hayao Miyazaki's first new film in 10 years, "The Boy and the Heron"
This film was released without any prior promotion. Many analytical articles were posted immediately after its release.
7. Twitter changes to "X"
Starting with the name change, users' frank opinions on the repeated specification changes were gathered, and products competing with Twitter also gained attention.
8. Growing interest in the new NISA and investment due to the weak yen and rising prices
The weak yen and rising prices... these economic factors have had a major impact on our lives. Easy-to-understand explanations by investors and economists have gained popularity.
9. Japan national basketball team qualifies for the Paris Olympics
The Basketball World Cup held in Okinawa. The behind-the-scenes stories of the event and passionate fan accounts were widely read.
10. Entertainment analysis to enjoy works more deeply
Articles with hashtags like #analysis and #moviereview have seen a surge in popularity, with the number of posts increasing 1.5 times and page views 2.1 times compared to the previous year.
11. The Reiwa Tanka boom
Both the number of Tanka posts and page views increased 1.5 times compared to the previous year. In response to this popularity, we also held a Tanka submission contest on note.
12. Things I'm glad I bought
The popular theme 'Things I'm glad I bought' reveals the consumption trends of the year. We have received many voices this year as well.
Looking back like this, so many things happened. What kind of year was 2023 for you?
Please take some time during the year-end and New Year holidays to look back on this year, write about your resolutions for next year, or share your thoughts on memorable events and works on note!
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To all our creators. Thank you for enjoying your creative journey on note throughout 2023! We look forward to your continued support of note in 2024.