Alanmare Akita Shonai to hold 2026-27 season kickoff event

The women's volleyball team Alanmare Akita Shonai will hold a kickoff ceremony for the 2026-27 SV. LEAGUE season on September 19, 2026, at AEON Mall Akita.

Originally founded in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in 2015, the team will begin operating out of Akita Prefecture starting with the 2026-27 season. The event will feature the introduction of players and staff in their new uniforms, a greeting from Makoto Sato of Alanmare Co., Ltd., and interactive sessions including a player Q&A and a volleyball experience workshop.