[Tokyo Great Bears] Announcement of Yudai Minemura's Departure
Tokyo Great Bears announced the departure of player Yudai Minemura due to contract expiration, thanking him for his contributions and leadership during his short tenure, with his next team to be announced later.
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- 📰 Published: May 20, 2026 at 21:00
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Tokyo Great Bears announced today that player Yudai Minemura will be leaving the team due to the expiration of his contract. Minemura joined Tokyo Great Bears from the preseason match held in Taiwan in September 2025 (Note: this date appears to be a typo for a past year, e.g., 2023 or 2024). Although his tenure was short, he contributed to the team with stable play in both offense and defense, and excellent leadership. We sincerely thank Minemura for all his support and encouragement. His new team has already been decided, and details are scheduled to be announced later by the new club. Minemura commented, "Although it was a short period of one season, I had a valuable experience, and I deeply thank the team and all the Lil Bears for warmly welcoming me."
FAQ
Who is departing from Tokyo Great Bears?
Player Yudai Minemura is departing from Tokyo Great Bears.
Why is Yudai Minemura leaving Tokyo Great Bears?
He is leaving due to the expiration of his contract.
What was Yudai Minemura's contribution to Tokyo Great Bears?
He contributed with stable play in both offense and defense, and excellent leadership during his short tenure.
When did Yudai Minemura join Tokyo Great Bears?
He joined the team from the preseason match held in Taiwan in September (of a past season, though the article states 2025).
Has Yudai Minemura's next team been decided?
Yes, his next team has already been decided, and details will be announced later by the new club.