Tag: sapporo

Police searched locations linked to a now-closed zoo in Sapporo on Thursday over allegations of unauthorized land development. The North Safari Sapporo, operated by Success-Kanko, opened in July 2005. ( read original story ...)

Toru Suetsugu, 48, allegedly held a woman he was living with at knifepoint after police showed up at his apartment to investigate a theft. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo police have arrested two men on suspicion of illegally dumping industrial waste at a residential demolition site in the capital. ( read original story ...)

An overhauled squad led by Nick Champion de Crespigny will give head coach Joe Schmidt a chance to assess the Wallabies’ depth in a one-off rugby test against Japan in Tokyo. Champion de ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, weighed down by weak semiconductor and technology shares amid rekindled worries about U.S.-China trade te ... ( read original story ...)

Victoria Mboko breezed past fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday in Tokyo. The 19-year-old needed just 75 minutes to record the win, ... ( read original story ...)

Police in Osaka have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a 76-year-old woman and stealing her Rolex watch in Osaka on Tuesday. Police said Kohei Miyamoto, an office worker from Kobe ... ( read original story ...)

Elena Rybakina is closing in on a WTA Finals spot after defeating Leylah Fernandez at the Toray Pan Pacific Open. She is one win away from qualifying for year-end championships for third consecutive ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Yokohama is prepared to pile back into the domestic debt market when the central bank’s peak interest rate is in sight. ( read original story ...)

Sixth-seeded Czech Linda Noskova moved into the Toray Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 comeback against McCartney Kessler on Wednesday in Tokyo. Noskova struck 10 aces and saved six ... ( read original story ...)

One of Japan's best pitchers this season is aiming to return to MLB — and it's a name that many New York Mets fans may remember. Left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay ... ( read original story ...)

The veteran actor will be feted at THR and the Motion Picture Association at the glitzy "American Film Night" party in central Tokyo on Oct. 28. ( read original story ...)

Sanae Takaichi has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration and foreigner crime, but has not launched a "deportations" ministry. ( read original story ...)

Japan's new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense to rapidly adapt to changing warfare realities and growing tension in the region ... ( read original story ...)

With 91 films over 64 years — including the beloved 'Tora-san' series and Oscar-nominated 'The Twilight Samurai' — Yamada will be celebrated for his tireless contributions to Japan's cinematic ... ( read original story ...)

A joint bid from KKR & Co. and PAG has emerged as the leading candidate to buy the real estate holdings of beermaker Sapporo Holdings Ltd. in a deal worth over ¥400 billion ($2.6 billion), according ... ( read original story ...)