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<Concert>We Are: Ukrainian Anthem Resounds Loudly

<Concert>We Are: Ukrainian Anthem Resounds Loudly

Honestly, no one knew the composer’s name for this concert. Ukrainian cellist Yana Lavrova, together…
29.11.2025 2 minutes
Determination to Confront Issues in the Sapporo Area

Determination to Confront Issues in the Sapporo Area

“We have no choice but to take the bear’s life. Every time, I can’t help…
20.11.2025 2 minutes
Hokkaido Brown Bear Sightings Reach Record High: A Day in the Life of Sapporo City Officials

Hokkaido Brown Bear Sightings Reach Record High: A Day in the Life of Sapporo City Officials

As bear sightings in Sapporo reach unprecedented frequency, city officials are working tirelessly to prevent…
20.11.2025 1 minute
Man stabbed in abdomen on street; suspect flees scene in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo

Man stabbed in abdomen on street; suspect flees scene in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo

Around 10:20 PM on the 18th, the fire department reported to Hokkaido Police that there…
20.11.2025 1 minute
“51-year-old unemployed man steals pudding while having only 79 yen in his possession in Sapporo”

“51-year-old unemployed man steals pudding while having only 79 yen in his possession in Sapporo”

The man is suspected of stealing one pudding item (retail price: 615 yen) from a…
20.11.2025 1 minute
Winter Countermeasure “Wave Return Construction” Implemented for Transport Disruption in Hokkaido, Following Recent Heavy Snow and High Waves Causing Power Outages and Service Suspensions

Winter Countermeasure “Wave Return Construction” Implemented for Transport Disruption in Hokkaido, Following Recent Heavy Snow and High Waves Causing Power Outages and Service Suspensions

JR Hokkaido has announced it will install “wave return structures” to prevent waves from overflowing,…
20.11.2025 3 minutes
A 78-year-old woman was arrested for stealing fried tofu and other items by transferring them from a shopping basket to her eco-bag, stating she had no money.

A 78-year-old woman was arrested for stealing fried tofu and other items by transferring them from a shopping basket to her eco-bag, stating she had no money.

The woman admitted to the allegations, stating, “I was struggling with living expenses and had…
20.11.2025 1 minute
How to respond during major earthquakes and fires: Firefighters explain at Sapporo gathering.

How to respond during major earthquakes and fires: Firefighters explain at Sapporo gathering.

A training session called “Learning from Major Earthquakes Gathering” was held on the 26th at…
01.11.2025 1 minute
Unmanned truck rolls down 100-meter slope and crashes into house.

Unmanned truck rolls down 100-meter slope and crashes into house.

Around 1:30 PM on the 26th, in a residential area of Kitanozawa 6, Minami Ward,…
01.11.2025 2 minutes
Tokia Launches New Route from Okadama to Chubu, Operating Four Days a Week with One Round Trip Daily.

Tokia Launches New Route from Okadama to Chubu, Operating Four Days a Week with One Round Trip Daily.

Toki Air, an airline based at Niigata Airport, launched service between Chubu International Airport and…
01.11.2025 2 minutes