Asian Cities News

Sapporo News

Sapporo News

Sapporo news today is not only politics and economics, but also the life of one of the largest cities in Japan and the capital of Hokkaido. We publish the latest Sapporo news for you to show what the city is living right now: from transport projects and business activity to cultural events and social initiatives. On our website you will find the latest events in Sapporo, relevant materials on tourism, sports, education and the daily life of residents.

“22-year-old man arrested for suspected unlicensed driving after causing an accident in Hokkaido; never obtained a license”

“22-year-old man arrested for suspected unlicensed driving after causing an accident in Hokkaido; never obtained a license”

The man is suspected of driving a light passenger car without a license issued by…
27.07.2025 1 minute
Body found lying on mountain road in Sapporo; police investigating possible foul play

Body found lying on mountain road in Sapporo; police investigating possible foul play

A man’s body was discovered in Minami Ward, Sapporo. Police are investigating the possibility of…
27.07.2025 1 minute
Melodies of music echoing in the forest: PMF picnic concert in Sapporo

Melodies of music echoing in the forest: PMF picnic concert in Sapporo

The traditional picnic concert of the international educational music festival “Pacific Music Festival (PMF) Sapporo…
27.07.2025 1 minute
“Hirose 9-dan advances to second round after intense match, defeats Toyoshima 9-dan in JT Shogi tournament in Sapporo”

“Hirose 9-dan advances to second round after intense match, defeats Toyoshima 9-dan in JT Shogi tournament in Sapporo”

The first round, third game of the “Shogi Japan Series JT Pro Official Tournament Hokkaido…
27.07.2025 4 minutes
Support for women facing difficulties through public-private collaboration in Sapporo symposium

Support for women facing difficulties through public-private collaboration in Sapporo symposium

A symposium was held to mark one year since the enactment of the “Support for…
27.07.2025 1 minute
“Northern High School Student Conference” resumes after 6 years at Hokkaido University, with 50 participants

“Northern High School Student Conference” resumes after 6 years at Hokkaido University, with 50 participants

The “Northern High School Conference II,” where high school students from Hokkaido gather in a…
27.07.2025 2 minutes
50-year-old man in Kitami scammed out of 2.6 million yen in investment scheme

50-year-old man in Kitami scammed out of 2.6 million yen in investment scheme

A man in his 50s from Kitami City reported to the Kitami Police Station on…
27.07.2025 1 minute
Support vulnerable people by standing with them in everyday life

Support vulnerable people by standing with them in everyday life

■Excerpt from the May 27th lecture at the Tomakomai Political, Economic, and Cultural Forum: “Towards…
27.07.2025 2 minutes
House completely burned down in Bibai with no injuries

House completely burned down in Bibai with no injuries

【Bibai】Around 1:45 PM on the 26th, a fire broke out at a residence in Bibai…
27.07.2025 1 minute
Budget shortfall complicates evacuation facility preparations for nuclear disaster — Local governments call for increased national support

Budget shortfall complicates evacuation facility preparations for nuclear disaster — Local governments call for increased national support

A study has revealed that there are areas within the 5-30 kilometer radius (UPZ) of…
27.07.2025 1 minute