Stories from Sapporo · Japan

An earthquake has occurred in southern Hokkaido, Japan. This follows a recent earthquake near Komodo, Indonesia.

A Japanese television program scheduled for Saturday night will feature Keisuke Goto, the youngest player in the World Cup, and pitcher Yuji Nakazawa. The program will also cover the determination of the new captain, Itakura, following Endo's emergency withdrawal. Additionally, it will detail pitcher Tōgo's comeback complete game and the Japanese 100m sprint championship.

This new route aims to connect travelers directly to Hokkaido.

The final 'world's toughest 400-meter run' before renovations was held on May 16, 2026, at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo.

An upcoming NHK news program, 'Ohayou Hokkaido Saturday Plus,' will feature a segment on the challenges and realities of disability employment.

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Japan.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck Japan. The epicenter was near Sapporo. The magnitude 4.7 earthquake was also felt in Sapporo, Oyama, and Noto. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded near Tokyo, Japan. Multiple stations reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake hitting Japan.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Kamaishi, Japan. The magnitude 4.7 earthquake was centered near Ishinomaki. No damage or casualties have been reported. The tremor was also felt in Fukushima and Tokyo.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan. Further details on the impact and any potential damage are still emerging. Another magnitude 6.1 earthquake was reported near Fukushima. The event occurred on Tuesday, May 6, 2026. Tremors were felt in Sapporo and Tokyo.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan. The earthquake triggered evacuation orders in Iwate. Strong tremors were felt in Tokyo and surrounding areas. military's actions are described as adventurism aimed at disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to decreased trust in nuclear negotiations. Multiple sources report a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hitting Japan. The CRI News Radio report mentioned a joint release by the International Telecommunication Union, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Sciences Po Paris warning of potential global digital system failures and calling for coordinated action to enhance digital resilience. Tremors were felt across a wide area, including Tokyo and Sapporo. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake's epicenter was located near the coast of Hokkaido. Reports indicate the earthquake was felt in Sapporo, Fukushima, and Tokyo.