Sexual Abuse Continues from First Year of High School, 'Cunning Grooming' - Former Teacher Ordered to Pay Damages
A court in Sapporo has ordered a former teacher to pay 11 million yen for sexual abuse and psychological trauma inflicted on a student from high school.
After 80 Years, Russia and Japan Still Canโt Agree on Who These Islands Belong To
A conflict over territorial rights has persisted for eighty years between Russia and Japan regarding the Northern Territories, with a museum exhibit in Sapporo highlighting the Japanese perspective on the dispute.
"Three people buried alive by falling snow" 60s man unconscious in Sapporo City
Three men were buried alive after snow fell from a company's roof in Sapporo, leading to the unconsciousness of a man in his sixties.
Inspection of 8,500 gas pipelines by Kitagas following an explosive fire undermining trust in safety
A gas explosion in a residential area of Sapporo has led Kitagas to inspect 8,500 gas pipelines, raising concerns about safety standards.
Residential Explosion in Sapporo: Four Years Ago, Hokkaido Gas Subsidiary Ignored Recommendations from Inspector
A residential explosion in Sapporo resulted in one woman's death, revealing that a subsidiary of Hokkaido Gas had ignored safety suggestions from an inspector four years prior.
Man Convicted for Tire Detachment Accident Arrested for Suspicion of Unlicensed Driving During Probation
A man previously convicted for causing an accident due to a detached tire was arrested for driving without a license while on probation.
Heavy Snow in Sapporo: 'Ambulances Can't Come' 199 Cases in One Day, Delays of Several Hours
Sapporo experienced record heavy snowfall on January 25, leading to significant delays in ambulance response times, with 199 incidents reported in one day where ambulances could not dispatch promptly.
Residential Explosion in Sapporo? Body Found Among the Ruins; Windows Broken in a Wide Area Nearby
A residential explosion occurred in Sapporo, leading to the discovery of a body in the ruins and damage to windows in the vicinity.
Finnish snow sculptors won in Japan
A Finnish team won an international snow sculpting competition in Sapporo, Japan, with their sculpture titled 'Momentary Stillness.'
Accident during snow removal? Three dead in Hokkaido, Aomori, and Niigata
An 81-year-old man was found buried in snow near a home in Sapporo and confirmed dead after being taken to the hospital; he had been removing snow from the roof before the incident.
Sapporo Snow Festival Opens with 210 Ice and Snow Sculptures at 3 Venues Until the 11th
The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival commenced on the 4th, featuring a total of 210 snow sculptures across three venues until the 11th.
Fishing freely in local rivers: Salmon capture rights lawsuit concludes appeal, ruling on July 2
The appeal trial concerning the Ainu people's claim for recognition of their inherent rights to fish in local rivers concluded at the Sapporo High Court, with a ruling expected on July 2.
Noriaki Kasai competes even at 54 years old. He secured a place in the Japanese national team
At 54 years old, legendary Japanese ski jumper Noriaki Kasai has secured a spot in the Japanese national team for the upcoming Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo.
Legendary Japanese Athlete Does Not Give Up, Delights the World at 54 Years Old
54-year-old Noriaki Kasai, a legendary Japanese ski jumper, is set to compete in the World Cup in Sapporo, showcasing his enduring talent on the ski jumping circuit.