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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 88 items from 1 source; Japan, 35 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
ARCHOSAUR GAMES’ new RPG Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy is set to launch on June 5, 2026. The latest PV and a PV featuring popular character Erii Uesugi have been released, and pre-registration and an RT campaign have also begun.
Companies mentioned：ARCHOSAUR GAMES
U-NEXT will livestream UFC 328 on May 10, 2026, and release “WEIGHT OF A STEP,” a documentary following Tatsuro Taira as he aims to become Japan’s first UFC champion, on U-NEXT’s official martial arts YouTube channel. A special program will also be streamed live on the previous day, the 9th.
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、Paravi
The Japan Cricket Association has announced the schedule of major events for 2026. They include the Japan Premier League, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, the Sano City Women’s Japan Premier League, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the Embassy Cup, with the aim of promoting cricket and improving competitive standards.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本クリケット協会、ICC（国際クリケット評議会）
Nobunaga Study Abroad has opened applications for its individual Korean dance study-abroad program during the 2026 summer holiday period (August to October). Aimed at aspiring K-pop dancers, the program offers local dance lessons, opportunities to audition for Korean entertainment agencies, and customized study-abroad stays ranging from 1 week to 3 months.
Fashion Plaza “パシオス” is running a Mother’s Day gift campaign through May 10 (Sunday). During the campaign, customers who purchase Mother’s Day gifts can receive free gift wrapping. The store is also offering gift recommendations, including items made with cool-feeling lace and Japanese-made pants using Takashima Chijimi fabric.
Companies mentioned：株式会社田原屋、パシオス
Kodansha began releasing the new series Usagi to Kame no Yuruyama Aruki on Comic DAYS on May 5. The nature-themed rom-com follows an impatient salaryman and an easygoing woman, with free chapters updated every other Tuesday.
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社
Libre Inc. began publishing Suguri Yamaguchi’s new BL comic, “Don’t Make My Heart Race, Hadano-kun!” in the web magazine Be-Boy P! on May 5, 2026. The story depicts the life of a taciturn, cool-headed man and an outgoing man who speaks in the Hakata dialect as they live together.
Heiroku Sushi will offer its “Seafood Bouquet Chirashi Sushi” for a limited time from May 8 to 10 to mark Mother’s Day. Available for takeout only, the dish comes with a ¥300 discount voucher for a future visit, offering families a chance to express their gratitude.
平禄寿司 is running a limited-time campaign for Mother’s Day from May 8 to 10, offering “Tuna Assortment” and “Norwegian Salmon Assortment” at special prices. The tuna assortment also includes 1 complimentary piece of medium-fatty tuna, and the offer is available for dine-in only.
Companies mentioned：平禄寿司
Kurumaterasu Co., Ltd. has grown rapidly, reaching ¥5 billion in sales and a workforce of 85 in 5 years since its founding. With an eye toward an IPO, it will exhibit at the “マイナビ Career Change Fair (Shinjuku)” to step up recruitment. Through direct conversations with young people in their 20s, it aims to address mismatches after hiring and achieve better matches.
Companies mentioned：マイナビ
株式会社田原屋 will hold its “Summer MAX SALE” at Fashion Plaza “Paseos” from May 6 (Wednesday) to May 10 (Sunday). The sale will feature summer items at set prices, along with special offers at the online store, giving shoppers a chance to find fashion bargains.
Companies mentioned：株式会社田原屋、ファッションプラザ パシオス
株式会社Blackbox, which operates the VTuber agency 「ラブボックス」, has unveiled new merchandise for its idol unit らびぱれ!!’s mini live “True Love,” to be held on May 10. The group will also release a new song, “Noise Cancel,” on May 2, with lyrics written by member Yomogi Inumori, building anticipation for the live show.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Blackbox、ラブボックス
Tokyo Great Bears players Jan Kozamernik (Slovenia), Alex Ferreira (Portugal) and Luciano Vicentin (Argentina) have each been selected for their respective men’s national volleyball teams. The news is an important boost to the club’s international standing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グレートベアーズ
The film Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC, capturing the One to One Concert, John Lennon’s only full concert after the Beatles split, is now a major box-office hit. Audiences can enjoy immersive visuals and sound in Dolby Atmos and 5.1-channel surround. The theatrical run has been extended and new screenings have been added, and footage from a talk event has also been released.
Companies mentioned：TOHOシネマズ シャンテ、109シネマズプレミアム新宿、東芝音楽工業、東芝EMI、Culture-Ville
The university-specific comprehensive selection coaching service, operated by Study Chain Co., Ltd., has announced its new slogan, “The right effort, not all-out effort,” and aims to help 120 students gain admission by March 31, 2027. The goal is grounded in a teaching philosophy that questions the entrance exam industry’s trend of adding more things students “should do” and supports students in finding the courage to decide what “not to do.”
To mark the 20th anniversary of the serialization of the popular baseball manga series “Ace of Diamond,” “The Great ‘Ace of Diamond actⅡ’ Original Artwork Exhibition” will be held at Telepia Hall in Nagoya from July 4, 2026. This must-see event for fans offers a chance to enjoy original artwork from the series, which has sold more than 45 million copies.
Companies mentioned：講談社
Bio c’ Bon Japon has partnered with Earth hacks and will introduce the Decarbo Score on May 6, 2026. The score makes products’ contributions to decarbonization visible and helps consumers choose environmentally conscious products.
Companies mentioned：Earth hacks株式会社
In response to popular demand, an original artwork exhibition for the popular baseball manga “Ace of Diamond actⅡ” will be held in Nagoya. The event, celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary of serialization, will run at Telepia Hall from July 4 to August 16, 2026.
Companies mentioned：講談社、大『ダイヤのA actⅡ』原画展名古屋製作委員会
Kanes Seicha Co., Ltd. has begun taking pre-orders for a limited-quantity product made with “Kanaya Ibuki,” a 2026 harvest new tea, from its luxury bottled tea brand “IBUKI bottled tea.” Against the backdrop of growing demand for nonalcoholic drinks, the tea is being adopted at an accelerating pace by Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels, bringing new value in Japanese tea to the world.
NFC-powered “VTag” will be sold for a limited time at ラフォーレ原宿, with 28 VTubers taking part. The campaign will also feature “next-generation utility pole advertising” linked to utility poles in Harajuku, offering an interactive experience with exclusive content around the city.
Companies mentioned：Coolish Music株式会社、ラフォーレ原宿
Originalハイクオリティフィギュアで知られるSpiceSeedが、「ダイの大冒険」シリーズより人気キャラクター『クロコダイン』のレジンキャスト製フィギュアを発表。2026年5月8日(金)20時より3日間限定で予約受付を開始し、価格は89,800円（税抜）です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社SpiceSeed フィギュア事業部、集英社、テレビ東京、SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Burberry invited Cher, Jessie Jo Stark, Romeo Beckham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to the 2026 Met Gala, themed “Fashion is Art,” where each guest presented a custom look offering their own interpretation of the theme. The event celebrates expressing individuality through fashion and the body as art.
Companies mentioned：メトロポリタン美術館
The official LINE account of FM AICHI’s live weekday show “DAYDREAM MAGIC” has surpassed 5,000 friends. To mark the milestone, the second LINE-exclusive premium talk will begin streaming on May 5. This edition features a conversation between Tomoe Yoshikawa and Ayano Mizuki.
Companies mentioned：FM AICHI、株式会社エフエム愛知、LINE、radiko