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Man steals 10,000 yen from patient’s wallet in hospital in Hokkaido.

Man steals 10,000 yen from patient’s wallet in hospital in Hokkaido.

The man is suspected of conspiring with an accomplice to steal 10,000 yen in cash…
19.10.2025 3 minutes
Light vehicle and medium-sized truck collide head-on, man (44) dies in Hokkaido; light vehicle may have crossed into oncoming lane.

Light vehicle and medium-sized truck collide head-on, man (44) dies in Hokkaido; light vehicle may have crossed into oncoming lane.

National Route 37 National Route 37 is a major highway in Japan, primarily located on…
19.10.2025 2 minutes
“Picture book reading event held in Ishikari City, Hokkaido to promote understanding of disabilities”

“Picture book reading event held in Ishikari City, Hokkaido to promote understanding of disabilities”

This event marks the second consecutive year of its occurrence. The organizing nonprofit organization has…
19.10.2025 3 minutes
Hunter shoots and kills one bear near elderly facility in Sapporo; bear had been repeatedly spotted in the area.

Hunter shoots and kills one bear near elderly facility in Sapporo; bear had been repeatedly spotted in the area.

A bear that had been repeatedly sighted near an elderly care facility in Teine Ward,…
19.10.2025 2 minutes
Urgent: Hunter shoots and kills bear near elderly care facility in Sapporo; suspected to be same individual repeatedly spotted in the area.

Urgent: Hunter shoots and kills bear near elderly care facility in Sapporo; suspected to be same individual repeatedly spotted in the area.

A bear appeared and remained near an elderly care facility in Teine-Kaneyama, Teine Ward, Sapporo.…
19.10.2025 2 minutes
A bear may have broken into a salmon farming facility, breaking through a door and leaving clear paw prints on the glass in Ishikari City, Hokkaido.

A bear may have broken into a salmon farming facility, breaking through a door and leaving clear paw prints on the glass in Ishikari City, Hokkaido.

Around 11:30 AM on October 17, 2025, a passerby discovered that the door of a…
19.10.2025 3 minutes
Harmonia String Ensemble’s Melody

Harmonia String Ensemble’s Melody

January 18th at 1:30 PM, The Lutheran Hall (Chuo-ku, Sapporo). January 20th at 7:00 PM,…
16.10.2025 3 minutes
First performance with conductor Dausgaard at PMF, performing Brahms with Kyoko Takezawa on October 18th and 19th at Kitara.

First performance with conductor Dausgaard at PMF, performing Brahms with Kyoko Takezawa on October 18th and 19th at Kitara.

The Sapporo Symphony Orchestra will hold its 672nd Regular Concert at Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara…
16.10.2025 3 minutes
Central Bus Establishes New Break Room and Women-Only Room in Sapporo to Secure Drivers.

Central Bus Establishes New Break Room and Women-Only Room in Sapporo to Secure Drivers.

Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Otaru) has established a new driver rest room on the first floor…
16.10.2025 3 minutes
“Hokkaido Foodie Fest” Concludes After Drawing 10,000 Visitors Over Three Days of Culinary and Film Enjoyment

“Hokkaido Foodie Fest” Concludes After Drawing 10,000 Visitors Over Three Days of Culinary and Film Enjoyment

Moriyuki Morisaki (back right) and participants toasting during the “Foodie Lunch” The “Hokkaido Foodie Festival,”…
13.10.2025 4 minutes