Features [ICE TIME] Shoma Uno Leads Top 10 List for Japanese Skaters in 2021-22 In his sublime performance to “Bolero,” Uno finally broke out on the world stage with his first victory in a major senior competition. Jack GallagherApril 25, 2022
Figure Skating Kao Miura Carries Japan’s Hopes at World Junior Championships The 16-year-old Japan junior champion showed his chops on the senior circuit earlier this year, placing third at the Four Continents. Jack GallagherApril 13, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] World, Olympic Medalists Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama Share Mutual Admiration The Japanese skaters credit their recent success to a deep friendship that drives them both on and off the ice. Jack GallagherMarch 31, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Power of Japanese Skating Was on Full Display at Beijing Olympics Twenty years after leaving the Salt Lake City Games without a single figure skating medal, Japan captured half of the singles medals in Beijing... Jack GallagherFebruary 24, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama’s Rocket Rise Continues with No. 1 Ranking in World Standings With the Beijing Olympics just over two months away, it is all coming together for Kagiyama at the right time. Jack GallagherNovember 25, 2021
Figure Skating Kao Miura, Mao Shimada Capture Japan Junior Titles with Powerful Performances Miura edges Tatsuya Tsuboi for the men’s title, while Mao Shimada outscores Rion Sumiyoshi to earn the women’s top prize. Jack GallagherNovember 21, 2021
Figure Skating Tatsuya Tsuboi, Rion Sumiyoshi Lead After Short Programs at Japan Junior Championships Tsuboi built a lead of more than 12 points, while Sumiyoshi held a narrow advantage in points over Azusa Tanaka in the women’s event... Jack GallagherNovember 21, 2021
Figure Skating Kao Miura Aiming High at Japan Junior Championships Miura and Tatsuya Tsuboi are among the top contenders for the men’s title, while Hana Yoshida and Mao Shimada are expected to vie for... Jack GallagherNovember 19, 2021