Man in his 50s in Sapporo defrauded of 9.45 million yen after being encouraged to invest in unlisted stocks.

Toyohira Ward is one of the ten wards of Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan. Historically, it developed around the Toyohira River, which was a vital transportation and water source for early settlers and the indigenous Ainu people. Today, it is a major residential and commercial center, known for landmarks like the Sapporo Dome and Moerenuma Park.

Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, founded officially in 1868 during the Meiji period as part of a planned development of Japan’s northern frontier. It is now internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950. The city’s modern grid layout and beer-brewing history, originating with the Sapporo Beer brewery established in 1876, reflect its unique development as a center of industry and culture in Hokkaido.

The Sapporo Chuo Police Station is the main police station for Sapporo’s central ward, primarily serving as a modern operational hub for public safety. While the current building is functional and not a historical site, it represents the long-standing development of Hokkaido’s police force, which was formally established in the late 19th century during the island’s pioneering settlement period.