The kanji in her first name means "future" and it is looking pretty bright for the young American skater with the Japanese name.
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| Mirai Nagasu speaks with The Japan Times in an interview during her recent visit to Japan. YOSHIAKI MIURA PHOTO |
Mirai Nagasu, born to Japanese parents in Southern California, recently participated in her first competitive event in her ancestral homeland when she skated for the United States in the U.S.-Japan International Counter Match at Shin-Yokohama Arena.