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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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
Nishoro Police Station holds opening ceremony for rebuilt Kotoni-Hondori police box.

Nishoro Police Station holds opening ceremony for rebuilt Kotoni-Hondori police box.

Sapporo Nishi Police Station held an opening ceremony on the 1st for the newly rebuilt…
01.09.2025 1 minute
Hokkaido Police Search Aleph’s Sapporo Shiroishi Facility on Suspicion of Violating the Group Regulation Law

Hokkaido Police Search Aleph’s Sapporo Shiroishi Facility on Suspicion of Violating the Group Regulation Law

On the 1st, Hokkaido police raided the Sapporo Shiraishi facility in Shiraishi Ward, Sapporo, on…
01.09.2025 3 minutes
Sapporo City Council’s Liberal Democratic Party Caucus Submits Policy Proposal to City for Enhanced Snow Countermeasures.

Sapporo City Council’s Liberal Democratic Party Caucus Submits Policy Proposal to City for Enhanced Snow Countermeasures.

The Liberal Democratic Party faction of the Sapporo City Council submitted a policy proposal to…
01.09.2025 1 minute
Hokkaido Poracon Expands into Mongolia, Plans Construction of Concrete Pipe Factory to Meet Demand for Drainage Treatment.

Hokkaido Poracon Expands into Mongolia, Plans Construction of Concrete Pipe Factory to Meet Demand for Drainage Treatment.

Prototype of concrete products developed by Hokkaido Poracon in Mongolia, July 2024 (provided by the…
01.09.2025 1 minute
Kawazawa HD Signs Sponsorship Deal with Japan Walking Football Team

Kawazawa HD Signs Sponsorship Deal with Japan Walking Football Team

Construction materials sales and construction company KuwaZawa Holdings (HD, Sapporo) announced on the 1st that…
01.09.2025 1 minute
Fusion in IT Marketing Forms Business Partnership with Osaka Counterpart

Fusion in IT Marketing Forms Business Partnership with Osaka Counterpart

Fusion (Sapporo), an IT marketing company, announced on the 1st that it has formed a…
01.09.2025 1 minute