Yahoo! Japan has released its 2023 stats. Since you asked, it’s still going and has a big following in Japan.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was Japan’s “most searched” game of 2023. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Sleep, Pikmin 4, and Honkai: Star Rail followed.
Splatoon 3 won last year, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus placed second. Game of the Year is one of several Game Awards nominations for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
What games did you search for most in 2023? Did the tears of the kingdom count?