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A painting exhibition of hope by a child with an intellectual disability and a painter, transforming original artwork, runs in Sapporo’s Chikaho until the 21st.

A painting exhibition of hope by a child with an intellectual disability and a painter, transforming original artwork, runs in Sapporo’s Chikaho until the 21st.

Artwork created in collaboration with children with disabilities (Photo) The “ONEART SAPPORO” exhibition, featuring paintings…
20.08.2025 1 minute
Hokkaido University apologizes for assault by assistant professor who was drunk and attacked multiple students.

Hokkaido University apologizes for assault by assistant professor who was drunk and attacked multiple students.

In June, a male assistant professor at Hokkaido University’s Faculty of Science became intoxicated at…
20.08.2025 1 minute
Sapporo hits 31 summer days this year, tying 101-year record

Sapporo hits 31 summer days this year, tying 101-year record

On the 15th, temperatures rose across Hokkaido due to warm air flowing in from the…
16.08.2025 1 minute
“Remembering a Father 80 Years After the War: A Call to Prevent War Orphans, Four Days Before the End of World War II”

“Remembering a Father 80 Years After the War: A Call to Prevent War Orphans, Four Days Before the End of World War II”

On the 80th anniversary of the end of the war on the 15th, bereaved families…
16.08.2025 1 minute
New Road Exhibition: No Top Prize Awarded for the First Time in 23 Years

New Road Exhibition: No Top Prize Awarded for the First Time in 23 Years

The winners and selected entries of the 69th Shin-Hokkaido Art Association Exhibition (Shindoten) were announced…
16.08.2025 1 minute
“Man possibly lost on Mount Tomuraushi after taking early morning flight to Hokkaido; missing with no cell phone connection”

“Man possibly lost on Mount Tomuraushi after taking early morning flight to Hokkaido; missing with no cell phone connection”

The missing person is believed to be an adult male residing in Aichi Prefecture. The…
16.08.2025 3 minutes
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