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Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 7, 2017

Nitaya, Isobe shine for Japan at Winter Universiade

It is always nice to see a skater who has given it their all, but never quite been able to break into the elite ranks, enjoy success on a big stage.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 26, 2023

Historic world title haul offers glimpse of Japan's 'post-Hanyu' era

Four days of thrilling and uplifting figure skating at last week's world championships in Saitama saw host Japan assert its position as the sport's dominant nation.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / ICE TIME
Feb 22, 2014

Controversy rages on after Kim denied second Olympic gold

Two days after the shocking decision that gave Russia's Adelina Sotnikova the gold medal over defending Olympic champion Yuna Kim, the controversy surrounding the move shows no signs of abating.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2023

'Rikuryu' coach Bruno Marcotte has Olympic hopes after Grand Slam

As they aim for Olympic success, Marcotte hopes that Miura and Kihara’s success will encourage more Japanese skaters and coaches to get involved in the discipline.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 24, 2021

Chinese designer enjoys Olympic boost for figure skating costumes

Zhang was inspired by Japanese designer Satomi Ito, whose designs for Yuzuru Hanyu she called stunning and 'a perfect match with his music.'
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 25, 2023

Shoma Uno retains men's world title as Ilia Malinin lands quad axel

The Nagoya native held off a spirited challenge from an exciting final group at Saitama Super Arena, giving Japan world titles in three disciplines for the first time in history.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023

One year older and wiser, 'QuadGod' Malinin descends on Saitama

After an impressive 2022 that saw him set records and land the fabled quad axel, anticipation is building as the American prepares to contest the world championships for a second time.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2022

Failed test casts shadow over figure skating, the Olympics’ showcase event

'It's either an intentional delay to allow her to compete or gross incompetence and has resulted in mayhem,' the head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has said.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 19, 2020

Alexandra Trusova leads quad revolution in debut senior season

Writers dub her the "Quad Queen."
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 12, 2017

'No regrets' as Mao bids farewell

Mao Asada graciously answered every question she was asked during a news conference on Wednesday, her first public appearance since announcing her retirement from figure skating two days earlier in a post on her blog.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023

Shoma Uno leads after short program with Ilia Malinin in hot pursuit

The reigning world champion delighted on the first night of the men's singles competition at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 30, 2008

Competing for Japan a challenge for ice dancing Reeds

Cathy and Chris Reed lived a nomadic life growing up. Just when it looked like it had finally settled down, they found themselves back on the road again.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jul 19, 2022

In pictures: The brilliant competitive career of Yuzuru Hanyu

Moments from the brilliant career of figure-skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2014

Hanyu wins Japan's first gold medal of the Sochi Olympics

Yuzuru Hanyu becomes first Japanese man to capture the Olympic gold in figure skating.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 21, 2023

Pressure on for skaters as championships return to Japan

All eyes will be on current No. 1s Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, who are aiming to defend their respective world titles in front of home fans at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2014

Hanyu chosen for team competition

Grand Prix Final champion Yuzuru Hanyu will represent Japan in the men's singles portion of the inaugural Olympic Games figure skating team competition, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ICE TIME
Sep 13, 2009

Unhappy alliance: Reeds' mom blasts JSF over funding

The Japan Skating Federation, which has been found wanting in its support of skaters in the past, is once again being called out for its lack of commitment.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2022

Quad axel remains among figure skating's most elusive and sought after prizes

'Maybe a good analogy is it's less scary falling off a cliff backwards than forwards. A lot of skaters are not fans of the axel for that reason.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018

Majestic Yuzuru Hanyu defends Olympic figure skating title

Yuzuru Hanyu etched his name into the pantheon of skating legends with a second straight Olympic gold medal in the free skate at the Pyeongchang Games on Saturday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 19, 2017

Honda, Higuchi make early statements in race for Olympics

The battle for the two women's spots on Japan's team for the Pyeongchang Olympics began in earnest over the weekend as Marin Honda and Wakaba Higuchi participated in Challenger Series events on opposite sides of the globe.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 25, 2023

Beijing 2022 team skaters remain frustrated at lack of medals

The official results of the event remain in limbo due to the ongoing legal case involving Russian skater Kamina Valieva's infamous December 2021 doping test.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 18, 2014

Worlds better held before Olympics as a qualifier

Is a post-Olympic worlds really worthwhile?
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 19, 2022

After a disturbing night, concern rises for teenage skaters

Would raising the minimum competition age save young athletes from abuse and humiliation?
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 23, 2014

Cost, travel, time no object for one passionate skating fan

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a sportswriter is the many opportunities you have to interact with athletes, coaches, executives and fans while covering events.
Yuma Kagiyama performs his short program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Shanghai on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Feb 2, 2024

Yuma Kagiyama and Mone Chiba lead way at Four Continents

Yuma Kagiyama and Mone Chiba are in first place after the short programs.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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