On April 12, 2026, the Toyohira Police Station in Sapporo arrested a 65-year-old man, a self-proclaimed security guard from Minami Ward, Sapporo, on suspicion of violating the Act on Punishment of Physical Violence and Others. He was apprehended at the scene.
The man is suspected of assaulting a man in his 50s by pressing a flathead screwdriver against his abdomen during an argument in the parking lot of a commercial facility in Sapporo’s Kiyota Ward shortly after 1:00 PM on the 12th.
The police received a report from a witness stating that “two men were grappling with each other.”
According to the police, the man got into a fight with the victim for some reason, which escalated to the assault.
It is believed the man and the victim were not acquainted.
During questioning, the man admitted to the allegations, stating, “It is true that I pressed the screwdriver against the other person’s stomach.”
The police are investigating the details of the incident and the man’s motive.
Toyohira Police Station
The Toyohira Police Station is a modern police facility serving the Toyohira Ward in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. While the specific station building itself is a contemporary administrative structure, it is part of the long-standing history of the Hokkaido Prefectural Police, which was formally established in the late 19th century during the development of Hokkaido. Its primary role is to ensure public safety and order in its local community.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, founded in 1868 during the Meiji era as a planned modern settlement. It is internationally famous for its annual Sapporo Snow Festival and as the birthplace of Sapporo Beer, with its brewing history dating back to 1876. The city’s orderly grid layout and Western-inspired architecture reflect its development as a frontier outpost on Japan’s northernmost major island.
Minami Ward
Minami Ward is a major commercial and entertainment district in Yokohama, Japan, historically developed as a modern port area following the country’s opening in the late 19th century. It is famous for its vibrant Chinatown—one of the largest in the world—and the scenic Yamashita Park waterfront, which was built after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 using rubble from the disaster. Today, it remains a bustling center of tourism, shopping, and cultural exchange.
Kiyota Ward
Kiyota Ward is a residential district located in the southern part of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was officially established as a ward in 1997, making it one of the newest administrative areas in the city, and its development has been closely tied to Sapporo’s expansion as a major urban center. The area is known for its parks, quiet neighborhoods, and the historical site of the **Jomon Period Kiyota Iseki**, which indicates human settlement there dating back thousands of years.
