Hokkaido
Activism
Local activist group dedicated to achieving partnership certificates in Sapporo.
Community
Qwe’re organizes different events which are open to varying segments of the LGBTQ community. Each event will clearly state their intended audience in the event info. Follow them on Twitter for event discounts and wear the event specific dress-code for even deeper discounts!
University student meetings that are student exclusive to Jr.High-Graduate school students.
NIJINOTSUDOI
@nijinotsudoi
@nijinotsudoi
An unofficial Hokkudai University LGBT group, possibly student exclusive.
Casual conversation meet-ups for all LGBTQ+ folks. These meetings are usually very popular and pack the tiny venues in which they are held!
This site does everything from hosting events, to fundraising, and spreading knowledge about local/national groups and current issues.
A bi-monthly, women-only (all trans are welcome!) meetup run by the local LGBT activist Yumi! The event changes every time. Some examples of past events are pizza making, LGBT movie night, picnics, etc. Event capacity usually is around 25-30 people so you need to RSVP! Email wing.sapporo247@gmail.com or give her a direct message on Twitter.
GPS
@GPS_sapporo
@GPS_sapporo
For the younger crowd in town this is a teenager-exclusive LGBTQ group that holds meetings in Sapporo.
Support
Tell is an anonymous call center that supports English speakers with their concerns. Staff are to have completed LGBT sensitivity training. TELL is a more broad spectrum support center that specializes in suicide prevention.
QWRC is an anonymous call center that supports English speakers with their concerns. Staff are to have completed LGBT sensitivity training. QWRC focuses more on queer and female support.
Health
*If you want to be tested for HIV, keep in mind that to obtain an accurate result you should wait at least two months after what you think may have caused an HIV infection before getting tested.
Circle Sapporo
circle-sapporo.com
7F, Asahikawa Shinyo Kinko Bld., Minami 1-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
札幌市中央区南1条西6丁目 旭川信金ビル7階
circle-sapporo.com
7F, Asahikawa Shinyo Kinko Bld., Minami 1-jo Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
札幌市中央区南1条西6丁目 旭川信金ビル7階
Circle Sapporo offers free and confidential HIV testing with English translation support (only HIV testing). You can make an appointment online and you get your results one week after your appointment.
Open 4pm to 7pm on Saturdays.
It is the building next to Tokyu Hands.
Open 4pm to 7pm on Saturdays.
It is the building next to Tokyu Hands.
RedRibbon Sapporo
011-222-4894
redribbon.or.jp
11 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
札幌市中央保健センター（札幌市中央区南3条西11丁目）
011-222-4894
redribbon.or.jp
11 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
札幌市中央保健センター（札幌市中央区南3条西11丁目）
RedRibbon Sapporo is your best best if you need quicker results. Monthly HIV Testing on the second Tuesday of every month. Takes about 40 minutes from test to results (Some Japanese Suggested). Call to sign up.
They also host HIV Peer support meetings bi-monthly (conversational Japanese suggested).
They also host HIV Peer support meetings bi-monthly (conversational Japanese suggested).
Iwazawa Urology Clinic
011-613-6000
iwasawa-clinic.jp
11 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
札幌市中央保健センター（札幌市中央区南3条西11丁目）
011-613-6000
iwasawa-clinic.jp
11 Chome Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo
札幌市中央保健センター（札幌市中央区南3条西11丁目）
Iwazawa Urology Clinic is an LGBTQ friendly clinic with English speaking staff! Walk-ins on Saturday morning.
Events
We currently don’t have any events listed, but feel free to let us know at stonewallhokkaido@gmail.com if anything is going on!
Nightlife
We currently don’t have any bars or clubs listed, but if you have a place you’d like to share then feel free to let us know at stonewallhokkaido@gmail.com!
Miscellaneous
A yakitori/izakaiya well known for the cheery owner and the delicious food! A common hangout for local LGBT groups and events!
Mon-Thurs: 18:00～28：00
Fri/Sat: 18:00～30：00
Holidays: Sundays
A new Australian influenced cafe run by a cute LGBT couple! Great for a light meal, desserts, and a selection of sweet, caffeinated, and healthy drinks! The restaurant hosts lots of various events, some being LGBTQ+ events! Entrance is on the right side of the shiny metal space-ship looking building!
Sun,Tu,W,Th: 11:00-17:00
Fri/Sat: 11:00-23:00
Holidays: Mondays
Luminaire s a “gay shop”, mostly gay male porn, but some non-porn books and mags and assorted rainbow stuff. Japanese guy magazines Attitude and Fabulous! are sold here, as well as Happy Swing, a local Sapporo zine. Anise is one of the few Japanese publications for lesbians and bisexual women (for magazines like Out and Curve go to Tower Records in Pivot). Luminaire is an excellent place to go to and check out the posters and fliers to find out what’s going in Sapporo and the rest of Japan.
Weekday: 13:00～24:00
Weekends/Holidays: 12:00～24:00
Days Closed: None known.