SAPPORO—Soaring consumer prices and the sliding yen forced the Sapporo city government to add 17 billion yen ($116 million) to its estimated cost to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, sources said.

Sapporo city has suspended activities to promote its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, saying it should first regain public trust that was lost over the corruption scandals surrounding the ...

The International Olympic Committee was already struggling to find hosts for the Winter Games. Sapporo’s flailing 2030 bid has added another headache.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the vibrant capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo city offers delightful experiences for travelers to explore. Whether you’re into nature, culture, or culinary, there’s always something ...

There is plenty to do in Sapporo beyond the ski fields, especially if you base yourself in Odori Park. My wife and I just ...

The city of Sapporo and the Japan Olympic Committee will be pausing active promotion of Sapporo's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics for "a while", Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

The first Olympic Winter Games to be held in Asia, Sapporo 1972, created wide-reaching benefits for the city, for Japan and even for the continent at large. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ...

As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ...

On June 20, 2025, The World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) and City of Sapporo formalized their partnership with Sapporo City’s participation in the TDLC City Partnership Program (CPP).

Sapporo City, located in Hokkaido, is Japan’s northernmost designated city. The city has a population of approximately 2 million, making it the fourth largest in the country by population. Unlike many ...

The Japanese city of Sapporo, which is set to host the marathon and race walking events at next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has returned to a state of emergency as issued by the Hokkaido ...