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.

Two-story house catches fire, no injuries reported in Tomakomai City.

The fire occurred at a two-story house in Uemae, Tomakomai City. Around 11:00 AM, a…

14.01.2026 1 minute

Returning home with local souvenirs, JR and intercity buses crowded even in Sapporo.

The U-turn rush of people returning from visiting their hometowns and other places during the…

07.01.2026 1 minute

Tomica cars everywhere! Excitement builds at Sapporo Factory event with “fishing” and dioramas.

A special exhibition and sale of miniature cars and railway vehicles from the Tokyo-based toy…

07.01.2026 2 minutes

Sapporo’s Striking Art: “Wearable Bounty Flags”

Designer introducing clothing from the “sabumekko” brand, made from traditional celebratory fishing flags and carp…

07.01.2026 2 minutes

Aiming for “Second Ambition” on the 150th Anniversary of Hokkaido University’s Founding: The Educational Spirit of Clark Passes to the Next Generation from an Institution that has Graduated 250,000 Students.

Hokkaido University will mark its 150th anniversary in 2026, counting from the founding of its…

07.01.2026 5 minutes

Breaking news: Fire at pig farm… over 100 pigs possibly trapped inside barn, firefighting underway in Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

A fire broke out at a pig farm in Tarumae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, on January…

07.01.2026 2 minutes

Becoming seabirds to think about the environment: A lecture by the Center in Sapporo.

A special traveling lecture by the Hokkaido Seabird Center was held at the Sapporo Environmental…

30.12.2025 1 minute

Illegal structures remain… animals still present as North Safari faces removal deadline. Sapporo City says, “We will confirm the site after the New Year.”

Animal enclosures at North Safari Sapporo. The deadline set by Sapporo City for the removal…

30.12.2025 2 minutes

Family-oriented rental apartments in Sapporo: Unstoppable rent increases, on the verge of the 100,000 yen era.

Rents for family-oriented apartments in Sapporo continue to rise. According to private sector research, the…

30.12.2025 1 minute

Tokai University Sapporo High School baseball team receives one-month ban on external matches due to team members’ drinking and smoking.

The Japan Student Baseball Association announced penalties for 15 high schools at a review committee…

19.12.2025 3 minutes