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.

Emergency contraceptive pills to protect women may be sold over the counter by next spring, though hurdles remain for rural areas without pharmacies and for taking the medication in front of others.

Emergency contraceptive pills, which prevent unwanted pregnancies due to contraceptive failure or sexual violence, may…

18.09.2025 2 minutes

“Recognize who you are”: Study session on transgender issues held in Sapporo, affirming that decisions about sex and reproduction belong to the individual.

A study session titled “Transgender Today” was held in Sapporo to learn about the current…

18.09.2025 2 minutes

Man found dead on riverbank in Sapporo.

Man Found Dead on Toyohira River Embankment in Sapporo Around 1:00 AM on the 15th,…

15.09.2025 1 minute

Let’s Play Board Games Today Too! Vol. 102: Strike

● Family-friendly ● Fun and lively play Aim for Matching Dice and Roll! Fight for…

15.09.2025 2 minutes

Board games and bingo: Enjoyable activities to prevent frailty, developed by university students in Sapporo.

As physical and mental functions decline with age, this condition is known as “frailty.” It…

15.09.2025 3 minutes

Sapporo’s autumn night illuminated by 18,000 large fireworks at Prest Dome.

The “Autumn Fireworks” event illuminated the autumn night sky of the capital city on the…

15.09.2025 1 minute

Pride parade in Sapporo calls for respect for diversity, sexual minorities say “being yourself is the best”

The “Sapporo Rainbow Pride” parade took place on the 14th in central Sapporo, calling for…

15.09.2025 1 minute

Bear spotted walking on roads, multiple sightings in succession… possibly the same individual. Witness says, “Maybe it has no sense of caution,” in Kaminokuni Town, Hokkaido.

In the surrounding area, a bear—possibly the same individual—has been sighted multiple times over the…

15.09.2025 3 minutes

Motorcyclist in her 30s unconscious after possibly failing to navigate curve and colliding with guardrail in Otaru.

The accident took place on National Route 5 in Harutori Town, Otaru City. Around 1:30…

15.09.2025 3 minutes

Fossils and models of the newly classified “Sapporo Whale” species on display at Hokkaido University Museum starting the 12th.

The “Whale Fossil Exhibition,” featuring the actual fossils and replicas of the “Sapporo Whale” (Japanese…

01.09.2025 3 minutes