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Lithuania Launches "Pink Soup Train" to Warm Up for Vilnius's Annual Festival

Pre-Release Reprint Confirmed for 91-Year-Old Author Takashi Atoda's Final Short Story Collection, "From the Palm of My Hand, With Love," Releasing May 27

Shinchosha Publishing will release the final short story collection, "From the Palm of My Hand, With Love," by 91-year-old Naoki Prize-winning author Takashi Atoda on May 27. The collection features 36 very short stories and has already secured a reprint before its official launch due to high demand. While Atoda is concluding his novel-writing career, he plans to continue writing essays.

Presidential Office Concert to Feature Indigenous Singer Dellie maa Featuring Multiple Languages in Opening Performance

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election, the '2026 Presidential Office Concert - Democratic Taiwan, Warm Southern Songs' will be held on the 23rd. The opening act will feature a collaboration between the Navy Military Band and Paiwan singer Dellie maa (Sauljaljui), who will incorporate multiple native languages, including Paiwan, Taiwanese, and Hakka, into her performance to symbolize the cultural diversity developed under Taiwan's democracy and freedom. The event aims to connect Taiwan's democratic development, land, and historical memory through music.

'Lupin' Begins Overseas Marketing, Cannes Classics Screening More Than Just Nostalgia

The classic Taiwanese film 'Lupin' (魯冰花) premiered its digitally restored version at the Cannes Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival. The Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute will leverage this event to actively launch an overseas marketing campaign, aiming to increase the international visibility of Taiwanese cinema.

BS NTV: Asako Ito Navigates! Program Director Gets Up Close with Famous Innkeepers at Minshuku Across Japan! The Unknown Lives of Famous Innkeepers in "Famous Innkeeper's Minshuku Theater" Airing May 19 (Tues) at 8 PM

BS NTV will broadcast the new program "Famous Innkeeper's Minshuku Theater" on Tuesday, May 19th at 8 PM. With Asako Ito as the navigator, the program gets up close with unique and famous innkeepers (okami) of minshuku (family-run inns) across Japan. It is a heartwarming human travelogue that rediscovers the charm of the uniquely Japanese 'minshuku' through the personalities of innkeepers and the local food and culture of Fukushima, Niigata, and Mie.

Railway Enthusiast Chairman Donates Steam Locomotive, Reviving Sweet Memories at Railway Museum

Mr. Dai Sheng-tang, chairman of the Dading Group and a passionate railway enthusiast, has donated his long-collected Taiwan Sugar Railways steam locomotive No. 376 to the National Railway Museum. This donation preserves a piece of Taiwan's "sweet memory" on the rails for the public.

Bringing the Charm of Traditional Arts Closer: 'NOH NIGHT,' an Experiential Event Breathing New Life into the Noh Theater, to be Held

Warsaw's Museum Night Draws Over 320,000 with Dark Energy and Artistic Romance

【Yokohama City Residents, Students, Workers Only】1,500 Invited by Lottery to June 2 Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Ceremony & Concert! (Application Deadline: April 24)

Yokohama City is inviting 1,500 residents, students, and workers to the Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Ceremony and Concert on June 2, 2026, via lottery. Application deadline is April 24.

Basel Anime Expo Unites Fans with Creative Magic; Cosplayers Find Self-Fulfillment

The Fantasy Basel anime expo in Switzerland, held from the 14th to the 17th, attracted a record-breaking 103,000 attendees to its 850 booths. The event provided a platform for cosplayers to achieve self-fulfillment and fostered a sense of community, while the participation of university animation departments highlighted the country's growing recognition of animation as a viable career path.

[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] "Hawaiian Concert" to be held on 5/18 (Monday)

Indigenous Peoples Museum and Museum of Prehistory Partner to Jointly Promote Indigenous Cultural Research and Exchange

Taiwan's National Museum of Indigenous Peoples Preparatory Office and the National Museum of Prehistory have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote academic research, exhibitions, and international exchange concerning Taiwanese indigenous and Austronesian cultures. The partnership aims to construct an indigenous-centric narrative and advance cultural sovereignty, with concrete collaborations to include artifact restitution and co-curation.

Fubon Guardians Host Night Market Theme Day; Manager Mitsutaka Goto Reveals Daily Habit of Two Full-Sugar Bubble Teas

中職富邦悍將日籍總教練後藤光尊自曝熱愛台灣珍珠奶茶，每天必喝兩杯全糖，展現台日文化交流的有趣一面。

Handa City, Aichi Prefecture: June 6th is 'Instrument Day'! Outdoor 'Music Marché' Event to Experience the Joy of Music

Takatsuki City Distributes Locally Produced Wooden Shogi Pieces as Entrance Gifts for First Graders

Takatsuki City is promoting its 'City of Shogi' initiative by distributing locally produced wooden Shogi pieces to first-grade students as entrance gifts, aiming to deepen their understanding of traditional Japanese culture.

Bulgaria Dramatically Overtakes Israel to Win Eurovision Song Contest

保加利亞歌手達拉戲劇性地擊敗以色列，首次贏得因加薩戰爭而引發多國抵制的歐洲歌唱大賽冠軍。

National Bunraku Theatre x Namba Walk to Hold Digital Stamp Rally!

The National Bunraku Theatre and Namba Walk will hold a digital stamp rally from April 4th to 26th. Participants can collect stamps by visiting four spots across both locations to win attractive prizes, including Bunraku performance programs and smartphone wallpapers. This easy-to-join event is perfect for spring outings.

Special Exhibition "The World of Picture Book Artist Yo Shomei - From Fairy Tales to Peace" Held at Kobe City Koiso Memorial Museum of Art!

A special exhibition featuring picture book artist Yo Shomei will be held at the Kobe City Koiso Memorial Museum of Art. Approximately 100 works will introduce his artistic journey from fairy tales to messages of peace. This is the first comprehensive exhibition of his work in the Kansai region.

"Memories of Ryotaro Shiba: Osamu Kobayashi Photo Exhibition" Commemorating 30 Years Since His Passing to be Held at Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture

The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture is hosting the "Memories of Ryotaro Shiba: Osamu Kobayashi Photo Exhibition" to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the renowned author's passing in 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 180 photographs by Osamu Kobayashi, who documented Shiba's works for 20 years, capturing landscapes that resonate with Shiba's descriptions. The exhibition is divided into sections such as 'Kaidō o Yuku,' 'Baku-matsu Ishin,' 'Sengoku Jidai,' 'Saka no Ue no Kumo,' 'Shukyo,' 'Kon'nichi no Katachi - Fūjinshō,' and 'Nagasaki.' A special focus is placed on Nagasaki, a city that inspired several of Shiba's works.

Pingtung Launches Hengchun Original Theater Project, Inviting Broad Public Participation

The Pingtung County Government's Department of Cultural Affairs is promoting the "Hengchun Original Theater Project," which combines local folk songs, cultural landscapes, and collective memory. The initiative is open to all, regardless of professional background, inviting anyone passionate about theater, music, and performance to join and showcase local culture through performing arts.

Tokushima City Recruits Participants for "Museum Yose Spring Session" at Tokushima Castle Museum

Taiwan Literature Base Residency Selection Invites Global Writers to Find Inspiration

The Taiwan Literature Base is in its 6th year of selecting writers for its residency program, attracting global participation. For 2025, 70 creators from 30 countries are competing for spots, with selected residents undertaking creative work from August onwards.

Hidden Underground in Tainan's Old City: Deqing River Illustrations Depict River Landscape

The results of the 'Tainan Deqing River Design Illustration' project, commissioned by the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau, have been announced, restoring the lost landscape of the Deqing River basin. Based on historical maps, these illustrations visualize the city's hydrological memory and cultural heritage, with expectations for future use in cultural education and city guidance.