Figure Skating Japan Skaters Take to the Ice in Preparation for Start of Team Event The men’s short program will kick off the team event Friday morning, followed by the rhythm dance and the pairs short program. Jack GallagherFebruary 3, 2022
Figure Skating Japan’s Singles Skaters Absent Again From Training at Olympic Facility It appears that the Japan Skating Federation’s strategy was to try and keep the skaters in Japan for as long as possible. Jack GallagherFebruary 2, 2022
Figure Skating Nathan Chen Trains for Fourth Straight Day in Bid for Gold in Beijing The three-time world champion says he’ll do five quadruple jumps in his free skate next week. Jack GallagherFebruary 1, 2022
Olympics and Paralympics Ready To Roar: Japan Women’s Curling Team Looking to Take It Up a Notch in Beijing After winning bronze in Pyeongchang, the team known as “Loco Solare” has its sights set on bigger things. Jim ArmstrongFebruary 1, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Aiming to Exceed Record Medal Haul from Pyeongchang Games Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics. Ed OdevenJanuary 30, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Takes On the Olympic Challenge with Heroes Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno "My biggest goal for the Olympics is to make no mistakes in both the short program and the free skate. Beyond that, I hope... Jack GallagherJanuary 29, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Japan Skaters Excel at Four Continents, Bavarian Open Mai Mihara claimed the Four Continents women’s title for the second time, while Kazuki Tomono placed second in the men’s event. Hana Yoshida and... Jack GallagherJanuary 25, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Square Off for Third Time in NBA Careers It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be here competing on... Ed OdevenJanuary 23, 2022
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Freestyle Skier Anri Kawamura Hitting Her Stride at Opportune Time The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics. Ed OdevenJanuary 19, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani’s Rise to Superstardom Detailed in Magazine Cover Story In a world full of media outlets with in-depth coverage of sports, GQ isn’t regularly mentioned among the household names. But a current project... Ed OdevenJanuary 16, 2022
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Kohei Uchimura Retires with a Remarkable Legacy and an Amazing List of Accomplishments The superstar gymnast’s career was defined by greatness, including back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s all-around in 2012 and 2016. Ed OdevenJanuary 12, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Nathan Chen Set for Final Event Before Battle with Yuzuru Hanyu in Beijing The five-time reigning American champion returns to the ice after a long layoff due to the cancellation of the Grand Prix Final. Jack GallagherJanuary 6, 2022