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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.

Fictional real estate investment scam leads to arrest of 70-year-old man in Sapporo for alleged 10 million yen fraud

Fictional real estate investment scam leads to arrest of 70-year-old man in Sapporo for alleged 10 million yen fraud

Hokkaido police have arrested an unemployed man in his 70s from Sapporo on suspicion of…
30.09.2025 1 minute
“Live Coverage: One Hour Until Closure, Visitors from Across Hokkaido and Beyond Arrive with Messages of ‘We Believe’ in Sapporo.”

“Live Coverage: One Hour Until Closure, Visitors from Across Hokkaido and Beyond Arrive with Messages of ‘We Believe’ in Sapporo.”

“North Safari Sapporo” will close at 5:00 PM soon. What is the situation on the…
30.09.2025 2 minutes
Classmethod Donates 30 Million Yen to Sapporo City

Classmethod Donates 30 Million Yen to Sapporo City

On the 25th, the city of Sapporo presented a certificate of appreciation to the IT-related…
26.09.2025 2 minutes
Pet bird rehoming facility in Sapporo helps find new owners amid rising cases of elderly owners unable to care for them.

Pet bird rehoming facility in Sapporo helps find new owners amid rising cases of elderly owners unable to care for them.

NPO “Bridge for the Birds” (BBH) in Sapporo’s Atsubetsu Ward has completed the construction of…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Man arrested on suspicion of abandoning body in Sapporo missing person case; victim’s identity confirmed

Man arrested on suspicion of abandoning body in Sapporo missing person case; victim’s identity confirmed

In a case where a man was assaulted and went missing in Sapporo’s Shiroishi Ward…
22.09.2025 1 minute
The Vanishing Scenery of Sapporo: The Tale of the Kannon Statue in Tanuki-koji

The Vanishing Scenery of Sapporo: The Tale of the Kannon Statue in Tanuki-koji

When you think of Tanukikoji, you think of the arcade, but it only covers up…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Pet-friendly dining establishments are increasing in popularity.

Pet-friendly dining establishments are increasing in popularity.

Cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy meals with your pets are becoming increasingly popular.…
22.09.2025 1 minute
The closure of Asahiyama Memorial Park in Sapporo has been lifted.

The closure of Asahiyama Memorial Park in Sapporo has been lifted.

Sapporo Asahiyama Memorial Park Closure Lifted Read later Continue reading Related articles in Sapporo Chuo…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Three bears sighted in residential area of Maruyama Nishicho, Sapporo.

Three bears sighted in residential area of Maruyama Nishicho, Sapporo.

Around 5:20 PM on the 18th, a woman in her 50s spotted three brown bears…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Fishing boat captain (32) dies while removing entangled net off Cape Erimo, Hokkaido.

Fishing boat captain (32) dies while removing entangled net off Cape Erimo, Hokkaido.

Approximately 160 kilometers off the coast of Cape Erimo, a 32-year-old male captain of a…
22.09.2025 1 minute