TOKYO -- AXS Japan, a trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology, announced that it will serve as the Official Ticketing Partner for “BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026,” the second annual special event hosted by professional basketball player Rui Hachimura, taking place from August 6-8, 2026. The BLACK SAMURAI Showcase concludes a training camp designed to elevate Japanese basketball on the global stage while inspiring the next generation of players and fans across the country.

BLACK SAMURAI is a breakthrough event that creates a powerful bridge between Rui Hachimura, competing at the highest level of international basketball, and the next generation of athletes in Japan who aspire to follow in his footsteps. Through direct fan engagement and hands-on mentorship, Hachimura shares the elite skills, physical preparation, and disciplined mindset required to compete among the world’s best. Building on the momentum of 2025, “BLACK SAMURAI 2026” will once again deliver immersive coaching experiences for young players while serving as a defining sports and entertainment platform that promotes ambition nationwide and strengthens Japan’s presence in the global basketball community.

From Rui Hachimura:

“I am grateful for AXS’s support and for their belief in the vision that BLACK SAMURAI represents. As a Japanese athlete and a professional basketball player, my goal is to grow this initiative over the long term, elevate it to an even higher level, and ultimately share it with the world. Together with AXS, I hope we can create a seamless and trusted event experience - not only for the young players participating in the camp, but also for the fans who support this journey.”

AXS, the ticketing arm of AEG - the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company - manages ticket sales for hundreds of arenas, sports teams, festivals, and concerts throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. AXS’s platform provides global-standard functionality with flexible ticketing configurations designed to support diverse event needs. This enables event organizers to configure ticket sales settings and tailor their ticketing strategies at the individual event level.

From Akio Masamoto, Vice President, AXS Japan:

“BLACK SAMURAI is more than an event - it represents ambition, national pride and the elevation of Japanese basketball onto the world stage. It is an honor for AXS to serve as official ticketing partner in support of Rui Hachimura’s leadership and vision. Through our global platform and commitment to innovation, security and fan experience, we are proud to help deliver an event worthy of Rui’s mission and the next generation of athletes.”

“BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026” Event Overview
Event Name: BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026
Event Date: August 6-8, 2026
Organizer: BLACK SAMURAI
Official Ticket Sales: AXS Japan (Official Ticketing Partner)
Onsale Information: 12:00 JST, April 17 (20:00 PDT, April 16)
Official Event Website: https://blacksamurai.jp/2026/summit