Sapporo
Police in Sapporo are searching for a man who sprayed a colorless, odorless liquid on a woman's face in Nakajima Park on Saturday night. The 47-year-old victim was unharmed, according to authorities. Officials are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect.
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The InterContinental Sapporo, Hokkaido's first luxury international hotel, opened on October 1 in the capital. Operated by UK-based IHG Hotels & Resorts, it signals a push to expand MICE tourism in the Nakajima Park area. A new convention center is planned nearby for completion in 2033.