His impressive debut at the young age of 17 soon earned him a position in JTEKT's starting six,[5] as well as on Japan men's national volleyball team.
Nishida was one of the youngest players in the 2018 roster of the Japan men's national volleyball team and FIVB cup Final.
In June 2018, he played a pivotal role in securing Japan's first win in 11 years against Italy where he collected 24 points from 21 spikes and 3 aces.
[8] In June 2019, Nishida broke serving records in the VNL history after hitting 7 aces in a single game during a match against Bulgaria.
In his fourth year of elementary school, Nishida achieved a huge goal of winning the 29th All Japan Volleyball Tournament in Mie Prefecture.
In his sixth year of elementary school, he became the captain and led the team to win the President's Cup of Mie Prefecture Club Volleyball Federation
Nishida had the opportunity to participate in Kaisei High School's volleyball club practice in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture as he was a regular player since freshman year.
In June of the same year, he joined the junior high school club team 'NFO Ocean Star', recommended by Fujita.
[34] On June 21, Japan Volleyball Association announced the Japanese National Team roster for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where Nishida was once again selected as a member of the starting line-up.
[42] On April 4, 2022, the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) announced the 2022 Japanese roster for competing in Nations League, Asian Games and World Championship.
Nishida was named amongst the 35-player roster not joining the team in the 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship tournament the previous year, due to his preparation for Italian league and subsequent injury.
They were matched up against France, the 2020 Olympics and the Nations League gold medallists, in the round of 16 where they eventually lost 3-2 after a tough contest.
After his return, Nishida was able to lead his team to win the 2022 Emperor's Cup title in three straight sets against Toray Arrows.
[58][59] In August, Asian Championship, the Japanese team won its 10th title in the competition defeating Iran in straight sets.
[62] In December 2023, the Panasonic Panthers beat the Wolfdogs Nagoya 3–1 sets in the 2023 Emperor's Cup with Yuji also winning the MVP award.
[65][66] In the final they faced the Suntory Sunbirds, and although Yuji was not a starting player but he put in a solid performance and scored 18 points.
[68] In April 2024, the JVA announced the national team roster for 2024 international tournaments, Yuji was selected for the 6th consecutive season.
[69][70] In June, the Panthers announced their squad for the 2024–25 season and confirmed that Yuji will continue to play at the club and in jersey number 11.
[80] In 2020, Nishida announced a partnership with Asics, a Japanese multinational corporation which produces sports equipment, through product promotions and advertisement.
[81] In February 2021, Nishida had entered a sports sponsorship agreement with Zamst [ja], a brand of athletic braces and care products.
[citation needed] On December 31, 2022, Nishida announced through his Instagram that he had married fellow volleyball player Sarina Koga.