Sapporo

Travel experiences across Asia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Antarctica Exhibition to feature ice cores and meteorites at Miraikan

Travel accounts describe various destinations across Asia, including South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. In Gyeongju, South Korea, visitors explored historical sites such as the Cheomseongdae observatory and Silla dynasty

Hokkaido Wagyu beef promotional activities

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Sapporo hosts promotional event for Wagyu competition

Promotional activities for Hokkaido Wagyu beef have been conducted in Tokachi and Sapporo to increase regional awareness and consumption. In late August, the Hokkaido Wagyu Show was held in Tokachi, featuring beef stea

Local community and tourism events in Japan

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Community festivals scheduled for September 2026 in Japan

Various local tourism, nature, and community events are scheduled across Japan for September 2026. In Uonuma City, a temporary tourism information center will operate at JR Koide Station from September 19 to September 2

Japan secondary capital race expands with regional alliances

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Hokkaido and Osaka sign agreement to pursue sub-capital status

In late July 2026, Japan’s Diet passed a law establishing a “sub‑capital” framework to decentralize functions from Tokyo and provide a disaster backup. The legislation, which passed the upper house by a narrow 123-121 vo

Cybersecurity preparedness initiatives in Hokkaido

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry to host cybersecurity seminar

Regional authorities in Hokkaido are organizing initiatives to improve cybersecurity preparedness and resilience. In late August, the Hokkaido Bureau of Telecommunications announced a ‘Cyber Incident Exercise in Sapporo

Global Style autumn/winter rollout and custom services

3 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Global Style offers custom women's shirts in Yokohama

Global Style retail locations in Japan have begun introducing new autumn and winter inventory for tailoring services. In Kobe Sannomiya, the store announced a new arrival of luxury textiles from brands including Zegna,

ANA and JAL Haneda–Okayama schedule coordination

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: ANA and JAL to adjust Haneda–Okayama flight schedules

Japanese airlines ANA and JAL have announced plans to coordinate flight schedules on the Haneda–Okayama route, effective late October 2026. The coordination aims to prevent overlapping departure and arrival times, increa

Assault arrests in Sapporo

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Sapporo rapper arrested for multiple assaults

In Sapporo, Hokkaido, a rapper was arrested following investigations into multiple assaults against strangers. Police report that the suspect allegedly assaulted a 44-year-old restaurant employee on July 31 near Chuo-k

Letara hybrid rocket engine technology development

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Letara raises 2.6 billion yen for plastic-fueled rocket engine development

Sapporo-based aerospace startup Letara has secured approximately 2.6 billion yen (roughly $16 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round to advance its hybrid rocket engine technology. Originally a spin-off from Hokkaido U

Challenges and adaptations of Japanese Bon Odori festivals

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Japan hosts diverse Bon Odori fusion events

Traditional Bon Odori festivals in Japan are facing various social and environmental pressures. In Sapporo, participation and available venues have significantly declined over the last two decades, a trend attributed to