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.

Quickly sharing bear safety information with residents: A look at Sapporo West Police Station’s approach

Build visible relationships with residents and become a police officer who can always be relied…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Arai considers running in Sapporo mayoral election, adjusting after leaving the Chudō party, while watching the incumbent’s moves.

On the 23rd, it was learned that Yu Arai (51), a former member of the…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Community cafe in Minami Hiragi shopping district bustling with children’s dining hall

This is a corner where each ward of Sapporo City showcases its “hidden treasures.” We…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

Former House member Yui Arai considers running in Sapporo mayoral election; Yosuke explores the background.

Former House of Representatives member Yui Arai of the Centrist Reform Alliance is considering running…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Four Years Since the Kazu I Sinking, Six People Still Missing: Memorial Service Held in Shari Town for the Shiretoko Tour Boat Accident in Hokkaido

It has been four years since the sightseeing boat sinking off the coast of Shiretoko,…

24.04.2026 3 minutes

Men who had no prior acquaintance with a male victim punched and kicked him, saying, “Which is better, being killed or paying money?” then stole cash and fled in Sapporo.

Around 1:15 AM on April 23, a robbery occurred on a sidewalk in Higashi Ward,…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

Government recommends evacuation on foot in principle, but car evacuation is allowed as an exception on roads; follow municipal instructions to evacuate in Hokkaido.

In principle, the government urges people to evacuate on foot during a tsunami to prevent…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Illegal parking enforcement in Susukino by Sapporo Central Police Station.

The Sapporo Central Police Station and other authorities conducted a crackdown on illegal parking in…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

Supermarket shoplifting leads to one-month suspension for male teacher in his 50s; Sapporo City Board of Education.

On the 23rd, the Sapporo City Board of Education announced disciplinary action against a male…

24.04.2026 1 minute

Man arrested in daytime for allegedly breaking car windshield while intoxicated, says “I don’t remember damaging someone else’s car” in Obihiro, Hokkaido

The man is suspected of cracking the windshield of a car parked on a street…

24.04.2026 1 minute