Autumn Leaves to Turn Fiery Red; Hakodate Garden to Start Illumination Event Today

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Autumn Leaves to Turn Fiery Red; Hakodate Garden to Start Illumination Event Today

SAPPORO — An event lighting up trees to spotlight their changing colors will begin on Friday at K...

October 17, 2025

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Japan’s ‘Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo Closed After 20 Yrs of Illegal Operation; Lawsuit between City, Zoo Operator to Continue

SAPPORO — A private zoo North Safari Sapporo, known as “Japan’s most dangerous zoo,” which had be...

October 2, 2025

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

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Body Found After Bear Attack in Hokkaido Mountain; Police, Prefectural Govt Close Trails Leading to Mt. Rausu (UPDATE1)

A body was found on Friday on a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, where a man had ...

August 15, 2025

#Sapporo #Hokkaido #Bear Attacks

Japan In Focus

Fair Trade Tea Products Sold at School Festival in Hokkaido; Students Hope to Raise Awareness of Concept

SAPPORO — Tea sourced through fair trade and commercialized was on sale at a school festival at S...

July 31, 2025

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

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Ezo Squirrels in Hokkaido Change into Summer Coats; Area Continues to See Hot Weather

SAPPORO - An Ezo squirrel was spotted on National Route 228 that runs through Shiriuchi, Hokkaido...

July 24, 2025

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Japan In Focus

Make a Wish on Traditional Japanese Dolls at Sapporo Ryokan

SAPPORO — An event to make wishes on teru-teru bozu, handmade dolls originally made to wish for g...

June 19, 2025

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

Japan In Focus

Japan’s Oldest Hippo ‘Zan’ Dies at 49; Had Been Popular Attraction at Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

SAPPORO — The oldest hippopotamus in Japan, a 49-year-old female called Zan, died Nov. 3, Sapporo...

November 20, 2024

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

Japan In Focus

2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration

SAPPORO — Two Ferris wheel gondolas designed by local students were unveiled and began operations...

September 4, 2024

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

Japan In Focus

Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Celebrate Three Years as World Cultural Heritage with Interactive Event in Sapporo

SAPPORO — Three years after the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan were registered as a Wo...

August 21, 2024

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

Japan In Focus

Sapporo Invites Foreign Influencers to Promote Scallops; Convenience Store Sells Hokkaido Scallop Curry

SAPPORO — Sapporo, hit hard by China’s measures to suspend imports of Japanese marine products, has ...

December 27, 2023

#Sapporo #Hokkaido

Japan In Focus

Sapporo Library Donates Cloth Picture Books to Children from Ukraine

A Sapporo-based foundation that produces easy-to-read books for children with disabilities or those ...

May 15, 2023

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Sapporo: Hatsune Miku trains add character

SAPPORO — The Sapporo Transportation Bureau on Nov. 19 started operating trains featuring images of ...

January 1, 2023

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Japan In Focus

Sapporo’s snowplow train makes seasonal debut

SAPPORO — A snowplow train was deployed for the first time this winter to clear tramway tracks durin...

December 3, 2021

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Autumn Leaves to Turn Fiery Red; Hakodate Garden to Start Illumination Event Today

SAPPORO — An event lighting up trees to spotlight their changing colors will begin on Friday at K...

Japan’s ‘Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo Closed After 20 Yrs of Illegal Operation; Lawsuit between City, Zoo Operator to Continue

SAPPORO — A private zoo North Safari Sapporo, known as “Japan’s most dangerous zoo,” which had be...

Body Found After Bear Attack in Hokkaido Mountain; Police, Prefectural Govt Close Trails Leading to Mt. Rausu (UPDATE1)

A body was found on Friday on a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, where a man had ...

Fair Trade Tea Products Sold at School Festival in Hokkaido; Students Hope to Raise Awareness of Concept

SAPPORO — Tea sourced through fair trade and commercialized was on sale at a school festival at S...

Ezo Squirrels in Hokkaido Change into Summer Coats; Area Continues to See Hot Weather

SAPPORO - An Ezo squirrel was spotted on National Route 228 that runs through Shiriuchi, Hokkaido...

Make a Wish on Traditional Japanese Dolls at Sapporo Ryokan

SAPPORO — An event to make wishes on teru-teru bozu, handmade dolls originally made to wish for g...

Japan’s Oldest Hippo ‘Zan’ Dies at 49; Had Been Popular Attraction at Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

SAPPORO — The oldest hippopotamus in Japan, a 49-year-old female called Zan, died Nov. 3, Sapporo...

2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration

SAPPORO — Two Ferris wheel gondolas designed by local students were unveiled and began operations...

Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Celebrate Three Years as World Cultural Heritage with Interactive Event in Sapporo

SAPPORO — Three years after the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan were registered as a Wo...

Sapporo Invites Foreign Influencers to Promote Scallops; Convenience Store Sells Hokkaido Scallop Curry

SAPPORO — Sapporo, hit hard by China’s measures to suspend imports of Japanese marine products, has ...

Sapporo Library Donates Cloth Picture Books to Children from Ukraine

A Sapporo-based foundation that produces easy-to-read books for children with disabilities or those ...

Sapporo: Hatsune Miku trains add character

SAPPORO — The Sapporo Transportation Bureau on Nov. 19 started operating trains featuring images of ...

Sapporo’s snowplow train makes seasonal debut

SAPPORO — A snowplow train was deployed for the first time this winter to clear tramway tracks durin...

Body Found After Bear Attack in Hokkaido Mountain; Police, Prefectural Govt Close Trails Leading to Mt. Rausu (UPDATE1)

Japan’s ‘Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo Closed After 20 Yrs of Illegal Operation; Lawsuit between City, Zoo Operator to Continue

2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration

Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Celebrate Three Years as World Cultural Heritage with Interactive Event in Sapporo

Sapporo Invites Foreign Influencers to Promote Scallops; Convenience Store Sells Hokkaido Scallop Curry