Around 1:15 AM on April 23, a robbery occurred on a sidewalk in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, where five to six men in their teens to twenties assaulted a 31-year-old man they did not know, punching and kicking him, and threatening him with “Would you rather be killed or pay up?” before stealing 1,000 yen in cash. The men then fled on foot northward.
The man was not injured.
According to police, one of the men had blond hair and was wearing a white jacket.
Police are searching for the men who fled in connection with the robbery.
Higashi Ward
Higashi Ward is one of the seven wards of Nagoya City, Japan, known for its blend of residential areas and cultural sites. Historically, it was part of the former Nagoya Castle town and developed as a key district for samurai residences during the Edo period. Today, it features attractions such as the Nagoya City Archives and the Tokugawa Garden, reflecting its rich heritage.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the largest city on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, known for its modern urban planning and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Originally developed in the late 19th century as a colonial outpost, the city was designed with a grid layout inspired by Western models. It gained international recognition after hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics, the first ever held in Asia.
