In recognition of Mao Asada's second world title, The Japan Times is offering several readers the chance to win a copy of the recently released Japanese book "Princess Mao" about the skating prodigy's life story.
The 192-page tome was written by veteran skating writer Hirono Aoshima and published by Kadokawa.
The book covers Mao's rise from the age of 5, when she first took the ice, through the Vancouver Olympics, where she earned the silver medal.
The insightful work includes Mao's comments on her rivalry with South Korea's Kim Yu Na, coaches Machiko Yamada and Tatiana Tarasova, and how fan support has helped her persevere through difficult times.
To enter the drawing for the books, please send an e-mail with your name and address to: [email protected] with "Princess Mao" entered in the subject line.
The drawing is open to overseas readers.
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