Sapporo mayoral race takes shape with Olympics and foreign population in focus
Japan Times • 10/26/2026
Summary
The Sapporo mayoral race is taking shape, with a focus on issues such as the Olympics, the foreign population, and tourism. These factors could be crucial in the race to succeed Katsuhiro Akimoto.
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