Tokyo Great Bears Announce Contract Extension with Player Masahiro Yanagida

The Tokyo Great Bears (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Kubota) are pleased to announce that they have finalized a contract extension with player Masahiro Yanagida for the 2026-27 season.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

Player Profile: Masahiro Yanagida (Yanagida Masahiro)

【Position】Outside Hitter

【Date of Birth】July 6, 1992 (33 years old)

【Hometown】Edogawa Ward, Tokyo

【Height/Weight】186 cm / 80 kg

【Dominant Arm】Right

【Career】Toyo High School → Keio University → Suntory Sunbirds → Volleyball Bisons Bühl (Germany) → Cuprum Lubin (Poland) → United Volleys Frankfurt (Germany) → Suntory Sunbirds → JTEKT STINGS → Tokyo Great Bears

【Jersey Number】8

Message from Masahiro Yanagida

I am proud to announce that I will continue playing with the Tokyo Great Bears for the 2026-27 season.

Last season, fighting alongside the Rilbea fans and my teammates, I deeply felt the strength of this club and the frustration of falling short of our goals. These experiences have strengthened my desire to keep striving for greater heights with this team. Let’s achieve something we’ve never seen before—together.

I will never forget my gratitude to all our supporters, and I will face the upcoming season with determination and responsibility. Thank you for your support—I look forward to the 2026-27 season.

Club Management Company

Company Name: Great Bears Co., Ltd.

Address: Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 11F, 1-1-39 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Kenji Kubota

Founded: May 2022

Industry: Operation, promotion, and development of professional volleyball teams

Website: https://tokyo-greatbears.com/