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.

Self-Defense Forces Adjust Events: Sapporo Snow Festival Scaled Down, Review Ceremony Canceled Due to Tensions and Staff Shortages

The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces are reviewing public engagement events to gain…

09.08.2025 2 minutes

Drunk man arrested for kicking taxi driver from back seat; claims no memory of incident, but security camera footage shows otherwise in Kushiro, Hokkaido

The man is suspected of kicking a 68-year-old taxi driver from the back seat while…

09.08.2025 2 minutes

“Goldwin” opens new store in 4PLA on the 7th

The popular outdoor clothing brand “Goldwin” will open a specialty store on the 7th at…

06.08.2025 1 minute

“Vote value disparity exceeds double in Hokkaido’s 2nd and 3rd districts in population survey”

Based on the resident registration population as of January 1st, announced by the Ministry of…

06.08.2025 3 minutes

Malayan sun bears to move to Sapporo’s Maruyama Zoo—17-year-old siblings from Taiwan.

A female Malayan sun bear to be received from Taipei Zoo (Provided by Maruyama Zoo…

06.08.2025 2 minutes

“Baseball Couple Delivers 2,500-Calorie Lunch Boxes Daily for Hokkai Baseball Team”

OB Couple Delivers Daily 2500-Calorie Lunch Boxes for Hokkai Baseball Team Read Later The Hokkai…

06.08.2025 4 minutes

“Summer break without school lunches: 85% of mothers feel burdened, new services emerge at children’s centers in Hokkaido”

To alleviate this burden, children’s centers and similar facilities have started offering a new service.…