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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.

“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
“Summer break without school lunches: 85% of mothers feel burdened, new services emerge at children’s centers in Hokkaido”

“Summer break without school lunches: 85% of mothers feel burdened, new services emerge at children’s centers in Hokkaido”

To alleviate this burden, children’s centers and similar facilities have started offering a new service.…
06.08.2025 2 minutes
Russian man arrested for third time after encounter in former company bathhouse; left taps running and fled in Hokkaido

Russian man arrested for third time after encounter in former company bathhouse; left taps running and fled in Hokkaido

On August 6, 2025, the Kushiro Police Station in Hokkaido rearrested Rogov Nikolai, a 51-year-old…
06.08.2025 2 minutes
“Useless bunch!” “What do you think lives are?” Outbursts and complaints flood Hokkaido over bear extermination measures

“Useless bunch!” “What do you think lives are?” Outbursts and complaints flood Hokkaido over bear extermination measures

Following the fatal bear attack on a newspaper delivery man in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido, on…
06.08.2025 4 minutes
Man in his 60s in Sapporo scammed out of 8 million yen

Man in his 60s in Sapporo scammed out of 8 million yen

A man in his 60s from Chuo Ward, Sapporo, reported to the Sapporo Minami Police…
05.08.2025 1 minute
“Survey reveals琴似屯田兵屋 rooms were actually 6-tatami mats, overturning the 8-tatami standard theory found in official documents”

“Survey reveals琴似屯田兵屋 rooms were actually 6-tatami mats, overturning the 8-tatami standard theory found in official documents”

Investigating the interior of the Kotoni Tondenhei House: the traditional layout, previously thought to consist…
05.08.2025 2 minutes
Hokkaido holds first meeting with rice-related organizations to discuss pricing and other challenges

Hokkaido holds first meeting with rice-related organizations to discuss pricing and other challenges

On the 5th, Hokkaido held its first opinion exchange meeting in Sapporo with groups and…
05.08.2025 1 minute