Sapporo News

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson at a bus stop near Rusutsu Resort; a 32-year-old Chinese national is in custody as police investigate possible links to a series of suspicious fires.

On the 25th, the Kutchan Police Station arrested Li Xingqi (32), a company employee of…

27.04.2026 2 minutes

Companies compete by step count! Sapporo City recruits participating businesses, new annual awards established starting May 1.

The city of Sapporo is recruiting companies to participate in the “SAPPORO Walk Challenge,” a…

27.04.2026 1 minute

University students and people with disabilities strengthen connections as campus cafe reopens under new management by a local social welfare organization.

The Hokusei Gakuen University (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) campus cafe “NORTH STAR CAFE Sarah” has reopened after…

27.04.2026 1 minute

Arai considers running in Sapporo mayoral election, focusing on expanding support and awaiting the incumbent’s decision: “I want to listen carefully.”

Former Lower House member Yu Arai answers questions about the Sapporo mayoral election It has…

27.04.2026 4 minutes

New Smart Lane system expected to ease security checkpoint congestion, boosting processing capacity by about double at New Chitose Airport.

It is expected to ease the congestion that has troubled passengers, but how does it…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

“I Still Can’t Believe It” — Family’s Time Stands Still: 20 Dead, 6 Missing, 4 Years Since Sinking Accident

At the Utoro Fishing Port in Shari Town, Hokkaido, just after 1:00 PM on April…

24.04.2026 5 minutes

Man claiming to be an associate professor at Hokkaido University arrested for stalking after demanding to meet an acquaintance.

On the 23rd, the Hakodate Central Police Station in Hokkaido arrested a 62-year-old man who…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Woman’s body allegedly discarded in incinerator at Asahiyama Zoo; police question male city employee in his 30s.