Shimane Susanoo Magic: The Kingdom of Basketball
Shimane Susanoo Magic: The Kingdom of Basketball
From a small, rural prefecture on the Sea of Japan comes one of the sport’s most devoted followings. Shimane proves you don’t need a big city to build big basketball — just a region that loves it.
The Shimane Susanoo Magic come from Shimane, a rural prefecture on Japan’s western coast — an area so keen on the game it’s nicknamed the “Kingdom of Basketball.” They were the first professional basketball team in the San’in region (joining the bj league in 2010), they play out of Kami Arena in Izumo, and they’ve grown into a respected B1 side carried by one of the most passionate fanbases in the country. Their name nods to Susanoo, the storm deity of Izumo myth.
In this guide
1. Who the Susanoo Magic are
2. The “Kingdom of Basketball”
3. Pioneers of their region
4. Why they matter
1. Who the Susanoo Magic are
A small-market club with an outsized heart.
The Shimane Susanoo Magic are headquartered in Matsue and play their home games at Kami Arena in Izumo, in Shimane Prefecture on the Sea of Japan. Their name draws on Susanoo, the Shinto storm god tied to the Izumo region’s mythology — a fittingly local, characterful identity for a club rooted in its community.1
2. The “Kingdom of Basketball”
The Matsue area has a long, deep love of basketball — so much so that it’s known as the “Kingdom of Basketball.” That grassroots culture gives the Susanoo Magic a fervent, loyal following that belies the prefecture’s small population, and makes their home games some of the warmest atmospheres in the league. It’s the purest example in the B.League of a club built on community love rather than market size.1
3. Pioneers of their region
The Susanoo Magic were the first professional basketball team in the San’in region, joining the bj league in 2010. They made an early mark — finishing as regular-season runners-up in 2015–16 — and have established themselves as a solid top-flight B1 club, even if a major title has so far eluded them. ⚠ Standings change each season — check the latest.1
4. Why they matter
- They’re the community-club ideal. Big support from a small prefecture.
- They’re pioneers. The first pro team in their region, still flying its flag.
- They’re a brilliant matchday. One of the most passionate crowds in Japanese basketball.
In five lines
- Shimane Susanoo Magic come from Shimane on Japan’s western coast, playing at Kami Arena in Izumo.
- Their region is nicknamed the “Kingdom of Basketball” for its deep love of the game.
- They were the first professional basketball team in the San’in region (bj league, 2010).
- They were regular-season runners-up in 2015–16 and are an established B1 club.
- ⚠ A major title is still outstanding; standings change — confirm the latest.
Basketball’s most devoted heartland
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Sources & notes
- Shimane Susanoo Magic — Matsue/Izumo (Kami Arena); first pro team in San’in (bj league 2010); 2015–16 regular-season runners-up; “Kingdom of Basketball” region. Wikipedia
A club profile dated 8 June 2026. Standings and rosters change — flagged ⚠ items should be confirmed against official B.League / club sources.
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| 2026年6月11日 | 初回公開 |
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