Masami Tanabu

Masami Tanabu was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet. A native of Hachinohe, Aomori and graduate of Rikkyo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the Aomori Prefectural Assembly for two terms and then in the House of Representatives for six terms.
Tanabu was a past head coach of the Japan men's national [ice hockey team|Japan national ice hockey team]. He also competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics and the 1964 Winter Olympics.
Tanabu died due to septic shock in hospital in Hachinohe, on 26 March 2025, at the age of 90.