Masami Tanabu (田名部 匡省 Tanabu Masami, born September 12, 1934 in Hachinohe, Aomori) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). 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 assembly of Aomori Prefecture for two terms and then in the House of Representatives for six terms.
He was former head coach of Japan national ice hockey team.