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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.
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.
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.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023

Kaori Sakamoto in driver's seat at world championships

The 22-year-old Olympic medalist finished the women's short program in the lead, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara positioned themselves well for pairs gold.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 24, 2019

Satoko Miyahara's move to Toronto the right decision at this stage of her career

Coming off a disappointing season, Satoko Miyahara is looking to get back on the right track.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

Figure skating great Katarina Witt voices support for Kamila Valieva amid doping controversy

Witt insists Valieva can not be held responsible for the failed test, pointing her finger at the teenager's entourage.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jan 5, 2022

Canadian Olympic hopefuls play it safe amid COVID threat

The Jan. 6 to 13 championships in Ottawa, where Canada's figure skating squad for Beijing will be selected, will be held without spectators.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2018

Government looking to recognize two-time gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu with People's Honor Award

The government is looking to present the prestigious People's Honor Award to figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Friday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 12, 2017

Sumoto wins Riga JGP as coach gets emotional

This was more like it.
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2019

Nathan Chen defends world title with spectacular free skate; Yuzuru Hanyu claims silver medal

Nathan Chen became the first American man to retain the world title in 35 years, winning in decisive fashion in the free skate on Saturday night before a sellout crowd at Saitama Super Arena.
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
Trump's tariff gambit leaves Asia stunned and scrambling
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner in Washington on Tuesday. Trump allowed new tariffs — including a 24% levy on Japan — to go into effect as scheduled on Wednesday.
Tokyo cheers Trump’s tariff U-turn with second-biggest market gain ever
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington.
Banks freeze withdrawals for foreign nationals upon expiration of visas
Foreign residents who fail to renew their residential statuses before their expiry may find that they won’t be able to withdraw cash from their bank accounts.
Japanese badminton ace Shida blasts 'stalker' Chinese fans
Chiharu Shida of Japan in action during the bronze medal match with Nami Matsuyama against Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah of Malaysia at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France on Aug. 03, 2024
How police are cracking down on 'scout' sex broker groups
The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
Tokyo cheers Trump’s tariff U-turn with second-biggest market gain ever
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington.
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
Who is Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's tariffs negotiator?
Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, who Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has appointed Japan's tariff negotiator, is one of his closest allies and busiest ministers.
After a tumultuous buildup, a first look at the Osaka Expo
A large statue of Osaka Expo mascot Myaku Myaku sits near the east entrance of the event's venue in Yumeshima island, Osaka, on Wednesday.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
By Tomoko Otake

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