Hokkaido News

Every Hentaidude story tagged Hokkaido, newest first. The latest arrived on Oct 2. Each story credits its source and links to the full report.

2 stories

IndustryOct 2

Australian Tourist Sues Japanese City for ¥400 Million After Falling From Popular Photo Spot

An Australian tourist who was left paralyzed after falling from a bridge at a popular sightseeing area in Japan has filed a ¥400 million (about $2.7 million) lawsuit against the city of Hakodate, arguing that the bridge’s unusually low railing made it unsafe.

via Sankaku Complex

GamesSep 26

Japanese Farmer Faces 9 Years in Prison After Burning Down Illegally Built Mosque

Japanese prosecutors are seeking nine years in prison for a 37-year-old farmer who admitted setting fire to a mosque in Hokkaido – a building that had itself previously been declared illegally constructed by local authorities.

via Sankaku Complex