MIE SHINOBI GATHERS is a professional 3x3 basketball team based in Iga and Nabari, Mie Prefecture, Japan. We play 3x3, the fast-paced three-a-side form of basketball, and are committed to giving back to our local community through the sport.
MIE SHINOBI GATHERS is a professional 3x3 (three-a-side) basketball team based in the Iga and Nabari area of Mie Prefecture, Japan.
"MIE SHINOBI GATHERS" draws on "Shinobi" (忍), symbolizing the strength of the Iga ninja, and "Gathers," the power of unity born from coming together. Alongside our gathered teammates, we race like the wind, leaping from Mie to the world in pursuit of the top.
Built around the motif of the 3x3 ball, the logo expresses the image of taking flight — evoking a shuriken, wings, and a basketball shoe.
We use three colors — NAVY, WHITE, and GOLD — expressing both the dignified strength of Iga, home of the ninja, and the image of wings taking flight toward the world.
"Victory" — winning on the court to bring hope and excitement to our fans and community. "Value" — creating a positive impact by solving local issues and contributing to the next generation. We act on the belief that both must be pursued together.
From Mie to the world. A team that shares its challenges and its appeal with everyone.
By pursuing the top spot in Japan and challenging ourselves on the world stage, we spread the strength of Iga and Nabari to the world — sharing our region's culture and appeal, and carrying the pride of Iga and Nabari into the future.
Using the power of sport to connect our region with the world, creating new value from Iga and Nabari.
Aiming to be the best in Japan, and then the world, we constantly push past our limits in pursuit of growth. Challenge is the key that opens the future.
We join hands with our community to build a sense of unity, valuing connection and remaining a team that walks forward together with the people around us.
Through sport, we deliver new excitement, joy and smiles — bringing thrilling moments to everyone who watches, plays, or supports.
Founded MIE SHINOBI GATHERS as Iga City's first professional 3x3 team
Started a free basketball school in response to a request from parents of children not attending school
Established the general incorporated association GATHERS
Earned the only associate-regular spot nationwide in the 3x3UNITED pro league
Competed as an associate-regular team in Central East for the 2024–2025 3x3UNITED season; entered 7 Round qualifiers and reached the main event in 3 of them
Entered the KYOTO ROUND qualifier; eliminated in pool play
Won the S.ONE ROUND qualifier to reach the main event; finished 1-2 in the main event
Eliminated in the semifinal of the TSV Yokkaichi ROUND qualifier; eliminated in the final of the ORANGE ROUND qualifier
Won the NARA ROUND qualifier to reach the main event; finished 0-2 in the main event
Opened the MIE SHINOBI GATHERS basketball school; began tryouts for the pro team and finished runner-up at the Mie Prefecture qualifier of the 9th 3x3 Japan Championship
Won the IRIS ROUND qualifier to reach the main event; finished 0-2 in the main event
Eliminated in the semifinal of the INTER AREA ROUND qualifier
Launched our official YouTube channel
Formed a women's team and ran a crowdfunding campaign
Competed in INTER AREA ROUND; eliminated in pool play with a 0-2 record
Competed in the PLAY-OFF; eliminated in pool play with a 1-1 record
Earned full regular spots in the 3x3UNITED pro league for both the men's and women's teams
Held our first-ever home game, "SHINOBI ROUND," at Hill Hotel Sunpia Iga, drawing a total of 1,200 spectators over two days; the men's team reached the playoffs for the first time and finished runner-up
Appointed as Iga City Tourism Ambassadors
The women's team reached the playoffs for the first time at the 3x3UNITED Hyogo ROUND, finishing in the final four
Hosted the 7th "I LEAGUE," with the MIE SHINOBI GATHERS men's team winning the championship
Won the "about" 3x3 tournament held at Hisaya-odori, Nagoya
Finished the 2025–2026 season in 4th place in CENTRAL EAST AREA
Iga City's first 3x3 basketball court opened at Shimagahara Onsen Yabuccha; began hosting free-throw events there
Opened the 2026–2027 3x3UNITED season; hosted a SHINOBI ROUND home game for the CENTRAL EAST AREA and WOMEN'S LEAGUE openers, drawing 1,300 spectators over two days. The men's team finished 3rd, the women's team 4th, and the women's 2nd team finished runner-up
Iga City's first all-weather 3x3 court opened at Hill Hotel Sunpia Iga
Hosted our first-ever INTER AREA ROUND in Iga City; the men's 2nd team finished 3rd