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Body found in Mukawa identified as man missing since August.

Body found in Mukawa identified as man missing since August.

Suspect Yuki Umezu (36), a company employee from Tomakomai City arrested on suspicion of abandoning…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Man arrested for stealing ex-girlfriend’s cell phone as collateral for money he wanted returned in Sapporo.

Man arrested for stealing ex-girlfriend’s cell phone as collateral for money he wanted returned in Sapporo.

The man is suspected of stealing a mobile phone (valued at approximately 50,000 yen) from…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Returning home, woman encounters unknown man, and her partner subdues him in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

Returning home, woman encounters unknown man, and her partner subdues him in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

The man is suspected of unlawfully entering an apartment room in Asahikawa around 12:30 a.m.…
22.09.2025 1 minute
Sapporo Soprano Singer Ittetsu: Over a Decade of Weaving Musical Bonds with Taiwan

Sapporo Soprano Singer Ittetsu: Over a Decade of Weaving Musical Bonds with Taiwan

Soprano singer Kumiko Ittetsu, who resides in Sapporo, has continued musical exchanges with Taiwan for…
18.09.2025 2 minutes
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 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.

“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 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

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.

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.

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