Top News Influencers on YouTube in Japan (2026)

Discover the top News influencers on YouTube in Japan for 2026 and meet the Japanese journalism YouTubers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top News Influencers on YouTube in Japan?

Explore the top News influencers on YouTube in Japan for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Japanese YouTubers in the News niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. BRUNO

    @VilyamBrunoYouTubeJapan

    Buy our merch ❤ My name is Bruno, and every day I get into incredible adventures with my friends! My videos will definitely cheer you up :) My channel is about friendship, jokes and overcoming any difficulties! Join our big family by clicking on the "subscribe" button!)

    Followers40.8M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes48.8K
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.3%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Russia45.2%
    United States15.1%
    Ukraine12.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.7%
    Photography14.5%
    Blogger12.1%
  2. 2. SUSHI RAMEN【Riku】

    @SUSHIRAMEN-RikuYouTubeJapan

    This is my main Japanese channel. Turn on subtitles for translation! 🌟My new English Channel!! (Dubbed)↓ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1rISqFE_93HMza97iu5Mw/about ■Profile 22Years old/College student ■Dreams/〜Ambition〜 "Travel all the way to the moon, take a physical fitness test and get a perfect score." ■About this Youtube Channel ・I want to explore "FUN". Youtube is my way of recording my voyage :) ・I want to do everything "meaningless" that no one has ever done before. ・Small..but BIG content. ・Make the impossible (kinda) possible. ・I pack a lot of content into one video. ・I edit my own videos until I go bald. ■SNS ◉Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sushi_ramen_english_ver/ ◉Instagram (Japanese) ◉Twitter https://twitter.com/SUSHIRAMEN_ ◉Twitter(Japanese) https://twitter.com/sushi_riku?lang=ja ◆ ◉TikTok www.tiktok.com/@sushi_ramen_english https://www.instagram.com/sushi_riku/?hl=ja ※Business inquiries Business Mail→https://analyzelog.jp/english

    Followers10M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes776
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Japan66.4%
    United States10.6%
    India5.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.8%
    Fitness12.4%
    Travel11.1%
  3. 3. Dread Yamada

    @dreadyamadaYouTubeJapan

    Goal 100.0M🎯

    Hashtags#asmr#mukbang#cooking#foodporn
    Followers4.8M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes555
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany39.1%
    United States18.8%
    Pakistan13.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food22.2%
    Mommy12.4%
    Fashion12.4%
  4. 4. UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN

    ユニバーサル ミュージックは、世界77ヶ国に子会社となるレコード会社、或いはライセンシーを展開する世界最大の音楽企業 ユニバーサル ミュージック グループの日本法人です。 ユニバーサル ミュージック グループは、メディアと通信のグローバル企業であるビベンディ (Vivendi) 傘下の1グループです。

    Hashtags#lykn#risermusic#ユニバーサルミュージック#ユニバーサルミュージックジャパン
    Followers4.7M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes777
    Audience quality score43/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Japan100.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music19.5%
    Photography13.0%
    Fitness10.4%
  5. 5. عرب في كوكب اليابان

    @arabinjapanYouTubeJapan

    No bio

    Hashtags#اكسبلور#علي_ونوح#genspark#workwithgenspark
    Followers4.6M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes3.7K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.2%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Egypt39.1%
    Saudi Arabia17.2%
    Germany14.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel13.5%
    Music13.5%
    Fitness11.5%
  6. 6. ケンティー健人_kenty_cook

    @kentycookYouTubeJapan

    🇯🇵Cooking video maker🍳✨ Cooking video creator✨ Please contact "PPP STUDIO" for work✨ https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSdrBEVhD/ https://mobile.twitter.com/kenty_cook https://www.instagram.com/kenty_cook

    Followers4.2M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes3.4K
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States35.6%
    India22.0%
    Nigeria11.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel14.8%
    Comicbooks11.1%
    Arts11.1%
  7. 7. Paolo fromTOKYO

    @PaolofromTOKYOYouTubeJapan

    I'm Paolo. I'm from TOKYO, I've been living here for a long time. I'll be your Tokyo Travel Guide and show you things to do here as well as show you what to do all around Japan and anywhere else I travel to. I'm also into Tech so you'll see a few videos about my drone and other cool toys I discover. Want to help SUPPORT my channel or wanna buy me a BEER? Thank you in advance! - PayPal: paypal.me/paolofromtokyo - Venmo: PaolofromTokyo (venmo.com/paolofromtokyo) - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paolofromtokyo Check out one of the SHIRTS I wear in my videos: - https://tokyozebra.com/merch If you want to send me stuff, send it here⬇︎ Address: To: Paolo fromTOKYO Eng: EX EbisuNishi Building 5F, 2-8-4 EbisuNishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0021 Japan Jpn: 〒150-0021 東京都渋谷区恵比寿西二丁目8番4号 EX恵比寿西ビル5階 My website: www.tokyozebra.com Business Inquiry: (business related emails only)

    Followers3.7M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes19K
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India28.3%
    United States28.3%
    Philippines15.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food13.3%
    Photography13.3%
    Fashion12.1%
  8. 8. Michael Jackton

    Hi. I’m a next Michael Jackson. Please subscribe!! Hehe~🕺

    Hashtags#michaeljackton#michaeljackson#michael#moonwalk
    Followers3.6M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes184
    Audience quality score33/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.8%
    India19.4%
    Pakistan13.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer21.0%
    Music14.8%
    Dog Owner12.4%
  9. 9. MIYU ASMR

    @miyuasmrYouTubeJapan

    Hello☺︎ My name is Miyu and I live in Japan 🇯🇵 My favorite food is rice! 🍚✨ On this channel, I share lots of delicious foods and relaxing eating sounds ♪ I eat with care so the sounds are gentle, cozy, and satisfying. It would make me happy if you subscribed and enjoyed my videos 💗 I’ll keep doing my best to make even better content ✨ Whenever you can't sleep, want to relax, feel hungry, need something comforting, want to enjoy good food and cozy sounds, or need ideas for your next meal... please stop by my channel anytime 😉 こんにちは☺︎みゆです。 17歳の時からこのチャンネルを始めました♪ このチャンネルを始めた理由はたくさんあります✨ ・美味しい食べ物が好き ・食べたい ・咀嚼音が好き ・自分が最高と思える咀嚼音を撮ってみたい ・ユーチューバーになりたい など✨ 美味しいものを食べる様子を届けます♪ 皆さんの応援が大きな力になります💪 眠る前、眠れない時、リラックスしたい時、お腹が空いた時、美味しいものを楽しみたい時、今夜の献立を決める時など、いつでも見に来てください😉 한국어를 열심히 공부하고 있어요! 파이팅할게요💪🤍

    Hashtags#asmr#mukbang#eating#eatingsounds
    Followers3.4M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes5.9K
    Audience quality score42/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Japan48.8%
    United States22.0%
    India9.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food19.3%
    Dog Owner14.5%
    Fashion10.8%
  10. 10. kobasolo

    @HujikomanYouTubeJapan

    音楽プロデューサー、ミュージシャンとして活動するコバソロが贈る音楽チャンネル! 楽曲制作、タイアップ等も承っています。 【コバソロ】 演奏、作詞作曲、編曲、撮影、動画作成、各デザインなどすべて自身で手がけるマルチクリエイター。 「コバソロ」と検索すると自分しか出ないので名前がこれに決定。 ライブ、YOUTUBE動画などで活動中! 無所属 I live in Japan and I make music.Everything you see + hear on my page was produced and put together by me. Also - I absolutely love hearing feedback from you guys.. so please subscribe and leave a comment!

    Hashtags#kobasolo
    Followers3.1M
    Engagement rate0.07%
    Average likes2.2K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Japan79.3%
    Sint Maarten5.2%
    Turkey4.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music13.0%
    Fashion11.6%
    Photography11.6%

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Who are the top news influencers on YouTube in Japan in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top news influencers on YouTube in Japan is BRUNO with 40.8M followers, followed by SUSHI RAMEN【Riku and Dread Yamada. This ranking lists 4,818 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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How are the top news influencers on YouTube in Japan ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for news influencers on YouTube in Japan?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.1%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

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