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Ensemble with 30 percussion instruments: Performance by Hokkaido University of Education Iwamizawa Campus graduate group

Ensemble with 30 percussion instruments: Performance by Hokkaido University of Education Iwamizawa Campus graduate group

The percussion ensemble group “ROCHE,” formed by five graduates of Hokkaido University of Education’s Iwamizawa…
12.08.2025 2 minutes
“51 unique masks on display in Sapporo, featuring works by 50 Hokkaido artists”

“51 unique masks on display in Sapporo, featuring works by 50 Hokkaido artists”

The “50 Artists from Hokkaido Exhibition,” showcasing works by artists residing in Hokkaido, began on…
12.08.2025 2 minutes
“Junior Orchestra Concert in Sapporo’s Kitara Hall Showcases the Power of a Large Ensemble”

“Junior Orchestra Concert in Sapporo’s Kitara Hall Showcases the Power of a Large Ensemble”

The HBC Junior Orchestra’s “2025 Summer Concert” was held on the 10th at the Sapporo…
12.08.2025 1 minute
“Hokkaido Team Captain Cheers Them On: ‘The Team’s Situation Now Is Similar to 16 Years Ago’ as They Prepare for First Game at Koshien on the 11th”

“Hokkaido Team Captain Cheers Them On: ‘The Team’s Situation Now Is Similar to 16 Years Ago’ as They Prepare for First Game at Koshien on the 11th”

Sugano Nobuki Sato Taiga (Photo provided by Saginomiya Seisaku Baseball Club) Players from Hokkai High…
12.08.2025 2 minutes
Self-Defense Forces Adjust Events: Sapporo Snow Festival Scaled Down, Review Ceremony Canceled Due to Tensions and Staff Shortages

Self-Defense Forces Adjust Events: Sapporo Snow Festival Scaled Down, Review Ceremony Canceled Due to Tensions and Staff Shortages

The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces are reviewing public engagement events to gain…
09.08.2025 2 minutes
Drunk man arrested for kicking taxi driver from back seat; claims no memory of incident, but security camera footage shows otherwise in Kushiro, Hokkaido

Drunk man arrested for kicking taxi driver from back seat; claims no memory of incident, but security camera footage shows otherwise in Kushiro, Hokkaido

The man is suspected of kicking a 68-year-old taxi driver from the back seat while…
09.08.2025 2 minutes
“Goldwin” opens new store in 4PLA on the 7th

“Goldwin” opens new store in 4PLA on the 7th

The popular outdoor clothing brand “Goldwin” will open a specialty store on the 7th at…
06.08.2025 1 minute
“Vote value disparity exceeds double in Hokkaido’s 2nd and 3rd districts in population survey”

“Vote value disparity exceeds double in Hokkaido’s 2nd and 3rd districts in population survey”

Based on the resident registration population as of January 1st, announced by the Ministry of…
06.08.2025 3 minutes
Malayan sun bears to move to Sapporo’s Maruyama Zoo—17-year-old siblings from Taiwan.

Malayan sun bears to move to Sapporo’s Maruyama Zoo—17-year-old siblings from Taiwan.

A female Malayan sun bear to be received from Taipei Zoo (Provided by Maruyama Zoo…
06.08.2025 2 minutes
“Baseball Couple Delivers 2,500-Calorie Lunch Boxes Daily for Hokkai Baseball Team”

“Baseball Couple Delivers 2,500-Calorie Lunch Boxes Daily for Hokkai Baseball Team”

OB Couple Delivers Daily 2500-Calorie Lunch Boxes for Hokkai Baseball Team Read Later The Hokkai…
06.08.2025 4 minutes