Tokyo Great Bears Announce Continuation of Development Player Contract for Takuma Kawano

Tokyo Great Bears (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Kubota) is pleased to announce that the development player contract (continuation) with Takuma Kawano has been finalized.

We continue to appreciate your support and encouragement.

Takuma Kawano Player Profile

【Position】Outside Hitter / Opposite

【Date of Birth】July 25, 2006 (19 years old)

【Hometown】Adachi-ku, Tokyo

【Education】Surugadai Gakuen High School → Waseda University (currently enrolled)

【Height/Weight】197cm / 83kg

【Dominant Hand】Right

【Jersey Number】30

Comment from Takuma Kawano

Thank you always for your great support. I will be playing for Tokyo Great Bears again in the 2026-27 season.

I am grateful for this opportunity and will give my best to contribute to the team with energetic play as a young player. I look forward to your continued support.

What is a Development Player?

A unique system by Tokyo Great Bears aimed at promoting the growth of high school and university students as top athletes.

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・Participation in practice, accompanying and playing in official matches

・Provision of specialized coaching and management (technical training / physical training / mental training), etc.

Club Management Company

Company Name: Great Bears Co., Ltd.

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

Representative: Representative Director Kenji Kubota

Established: May 2022

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

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