Here's a tutorial on the subject https://f95zone.to/threads/how-to-run-japanese-games-on-windows.1040/

I'd assume you need Japanese Applocale

That is just some bug of the game,
When you start it up, and get the black screen, just start something on your computer that makes sound (a Song, for example).You just have to go the options and find the sound menu. Then do that voice test and then it should start

Thank you so much!