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.

Enjoying a Relaxing View of the Toyohira River: “River Viewing” Event on the Riverbank in Sapporo Until the 31st

An event called “Kawami” (River Viewing) is being held daily until the 31st in the…

27.08.2025 2 minutes

Sapporo Area Fire Command Center Completed, to Fully Operate from September 19 for Consolidated 119 Emergency Calls in Ishikari Region.

The “Sapporo Area Fire Dispatch Center” of the Sapporo City Fire Department, which will handle…

27.08.2025 1 minute

Fossil from Toyohira River identified as new genus and species, measuring 12.7 meters in length, named “Sapporo Whale”

Restoration image of the newly identified genus and species “Sapporo Whale” The city announced on…

27.08.2025 2 minutes

Roads turned into rivers: Record heavy rain in northern Hokkaido causes evacuations and leaves residents stranded.

This is the scene in Toyotomi Town, Northern Hokkaido, around 3:00 PM on August 26th.…

27.08.2025 5 minutes

Enjoying Summer with Music and Food Stalls at “EGG SUMMER LIVE” in Sapporo’s Hoshimi Ryokuchi

The event “EGG SUMEER LIVE” featuring amateur band performances and food stalls was held on…

24.08.2025 1 minute

Interview: Learning Life Dynamics Through Sex Education

Born in Kitami City in 1987. After graduating from the Nursing Department of Sapporo Medical…

24.08.2025 2 minutes

Bear sightings and footprints reported in Sapporo’s Minami and Chuo wards.

● Bear tracks and droppings discovered Near the Atsubetsu River in Takino, Minami Ward, Sapporo…

24.08.2025 3 minutes

Amazing filtration! Children experience science at event in Sapporo.

On the 23rd, a children’s science experience event called “Science is a Friend!” was held…

24.08.2025 1 minute

Hokkaido experiences midsummer temperatures at 27 locations, with Sapporo reaching its 34th day, setting a new record.

Citizens walking under parasols in Odori Park under strong sunlight On the 23rd, temperatures rose…

24.08.2025 2 minutes

The key to the success of moving the Nippon Ham Fighters’ minor league team to Hokkaido lies in “location” and “crowd appeal,” with hints from the Hanshin Tigers and SoftBank Hawks.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japanese professional baseball plan to relocate their farm team (minor league)…

24.08.2025 2 minutes