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There's news from your town.
You can discover Hokkaido that you have never seen before.
Check out Hokkaido news on "Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (Doshin App)", from news from your town to digital-only articles that dig deeper into Hokkaido!
"Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (Doshin App)" allows you to read the latest major Hokkaido news from the news information site "Hokkaido Shimbun Digital", and is packed with a variety of content such as Hokkaido's outdoor activities and child-rearing information. In addition, it is a comprehensive service app that allows you to enjoy various Hokkaido Shimbun services, including fun functions such as Sudoku and Slither Link, a stamp rally function, and even the ``Doshin Bunbun Club'' where you can receive gifts, events, and preferential treatment at member stores.
■News
You can view various news from "Hokkaido Shimbun Digital".
Below, we will introduce the contents and main functions of "Hokkaido Shimbun Digital".
*Doshin ID (registration free) is required to try all functions and services.
[There is news from my town]
The town where I live now, my hometown where my parents live, and the town where my alma mater is located.
You can read all the news about the town that interests you.
[Responds to my interests (full of useful pages for business and daily life)]
We have created dedicated pages for each major company and industry in Hokkaido so that you can follow the news.
You can easily access various pages such as professional sports teams, daily life, parenting, books, etc., and expand your range of interests.
[I can meet Hokkaido that I don't know]
We have compiled a selection of in-depth articles (D Select) from Doshin Digital's content.
We provide behind-the-scenes information on current topics, economic commentary useful for business, and heart-warming stories.
[Standard series]
You can read standard serials such as the famous front-page column ``Tabletop Four Seasons'', ``Shin Hokkaido Company File'' that introduces major companies based in Hokkaido, and long interviews ``Listen Talk'' that delve into the inner lives of popular people.
[Don't miss important news]
A follow function is included in "Hokkaido Shimbun Digital".
・“My news” on the top page
By following the tags of your favorite genre or region, you can display the latest news on the top page.
You can save articles that interest you to read later.
This is a function that automatically collects articles that include the specified keyword.
・Email notification every morning
We will send you the latest news of the tags you follow by email every morning.
[Complete email service]
・Newsletter
We will send you a newsletter via email three times a day: morning, noon, and evening.
In the morning, ``Morning Headlines in 1 Minute'' provides you with the news you want to keep track of even on busy mornings, and you can check the full text of articles that interest you. During the day, we will focus on what happened in the morning, and in the evening, we will deliver topics you want to read when you are taking a break.
・Breaking news email
When reporting urgent news such as major incidents, accidents, or disasters, we will send a breaking news email at the same time as the article is distributed.
・Disaster prevention, weather, sports
You can receive newsletters about local disaster prevention information, weather forecasts, sports, etc.
[Other functions/services]
・Event information
You can search for information on events, seminars, etc. held in Hokkaido by genre, area, and keyword.
・Online event
Free invitations to online events such as seminars where reporters talk about the behind-the-scenes stories of news that could not be covered in articles. You can also watch past videos.
■Recommended sites
You can view various media operated by Hokkaido Shimbun (and group companies).
[Doshin Sports (some paid content)]
This is a sports site that focuses on topics such as professional sports teams in Hokkaido such as the Nippon-Ham Fighters and Consadole Sapporo, various amateur sports such as high school baseball, and Dosanko, who is active in each sport.
[ASATTE CAMP]
Thursday is when I start thinking about my plans for the weekend. "Where shall we go camping the day after tomorrow? How shall we spend our time?" If you visit ASATTE CAMP at such times, you will find attractive campgrounds and information on how to enjoy your camping experience.
[TripEat Hokkaido]
Hokkaido is home to beautiful nature throughout the four seasons, a variety of activities, fresh ingredients, and regional cuisine and alcohol. Hokkaido is full of charm, it's fun, it's delicious, and I see! It is a web media that disseminates information along with the passion of the people behind it.
[mamatalk]
This is a web media for families with children in Hokkaido. We provide a variety of information on pregnancy, childbirth, child-rearing, and daily life in Hokkaido, mainly for people who are trying to conceive, pregnant women, and families with children from infants to elementary school age. As a child-rearing companion, we will support the daily life of mothers and their families.
[MouLa HOKKAIDO]
It is an online curation media that daily discovers and disseminates new and real Hokkaido people, things, and things that are still little known, including Hokkaido movements and the behind-the-scenes stories.
[Job Antenna Hokkaido]
This is a job matching site for people who want to work in Hokkaido and companies that are recruiting people to work in Hokkaido. We help companies and job seekers connect with each other through opportunities to build their careers.
■Enjoy
Lots of fun and great deals, including coupons and stamp rallies that can be used in Hokkaido!
*Some functions and services require a Doshin ID (registration free).
[Coupon/irregular]
We are now releasing limited time coupons that can be used within Hokkaido. More than 100 coupons (as of March 31, 2025), including famous chain stores in Hokkaido, are now available! Please take advantage of it.
[Stamp rally/irregular]
We will hold various stamp rallies in collaboration with facilities across Hokkaido. If you use your smartphone's camera function to get a stamp from a QR code, you can participate in a lottery for gorgeous prizes.
[Noukatsu Newspaper/Sudoku/Slither Link]
A feature of the digital version of Noukatsu Shimbun is that you can find answers to daily questions such as quizzes, puzzles, and calculations on the spot. Enjoy brain teasers and develop your intellect, which is essential for extending your healthy lifespan. Sudoku, Slither Link is updated weekly and is useful for fun brain training habits.
【present】
Packed with gift information introduced on Doshin Digital and various media within the app!
■Doshin Bunbun Club
You can use Doshin Bunbun Club's various services, from applying for monthly gifts to registering to participate in events. In addition, there are many useful functions such as searching for participating stores near your current location and displaying your membership card on your smartphone!
*A Doshin ID (registration free) is required to use the service from the app.
[Store navigation]
You can search for participating stores near you from your current location and access store information for participating stores. In the store information, you can see various discounts and other advantageous "member services."
[Favorite member store]
It is possible to register member stores found using store navigation as "favorites." Let's register many advantageous member stores!
[Bunbun membership card]
In order to receive "member services" from member stores found using store navigation, you must present your "Bunbun membership card" at each store.
◇◆◇◆About Doshin ID◆◇
Anyone can use the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital (Doshin App), but membership registration is required to view some articles, use the coupon/stamp rally service, and use various Bunbun Club services. Please register for the Doshin ID, which is free of admission fees and membership fees.
■List of content categories
(Subject to change without notice)
[region]
Hokkaido
Sapporo
Sorachi
Otaru successor
Tomakomai Hidaka
Muroran Iburi
Asahikawa Kamikawa
Rumoi Soya
Hakodate Donan
Obihiro Tokachi
Kitami Okhotsk
Kushiro Nemuro
[society]
Incident/Accident/Trial
climate change
weather/disaster
nature/creatures
brown bear
topic
Ainu people
[economy]
Hokkaido products/new products
Hokkaido companies
employment/work
Energy/GX
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
sightseeing
Construction/Redevelopment
space industry
[Politics]
Hokkaido Prefectural Government Assembly
Tokyo political reporting team
election
Northern Territories
[Sports]
fighters
Consadole
Levanga
Elementary, junior high and high school/university
winter
High school baseball (in Hokkaido)
Olympics
paralympics
marathon
[Lifestyle culture]
Childcare/Education
Medical/Health
nursing care
gourmet
Culture/Art/Fine Arts
Movies/Music
Books/Literature
Shogi
Go
high school entrance exam
[opinion]
editorial
tabletop four seasons
Today's topic
column
[Nationwide/Overseas]
Tokyo Press Center/Overseas Station
National/International/Sports
press release
[human resources]
administrative personnel
civilian personnel
Faculty personnel personnel
Personnel search service
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