Features [ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Claims Japan Junior High School Championships Title Shimada outscores Ikura Kushida and Ami Nakai in Nagano to add the Japan Junior High School Championships crown to her glistening collection. Jack Gallagher6 hours ago
Figure Skating Kaori Sakamoto Captures Third National Title at Japan Championships The 22-year-old world champion, who won her previous national titles in 2018 and 2021, lands six clean triples and triumphs by more than 13... Jack GallagherDecember 24, 2022
Figure Skating Kaori Sakamoto Seizes Lead after Short Program at Japan Championships Opening with a strong double axel, Kaori Sakamoto delighted the crowd with a near-flawless performance to "Rock With U" in her short program. Jack GallagherDecember 22, 2022
Figure Skating Mao Shimada Lands Quad Toe Loop, Retains Japan Junior Championships Crown After excelling at the Japan Junior Championships and two wins earlier this season, Shimada is the favorite to claim the Junior Grand Prix Final... Jack GallagherNovember 28, 2022
Figure Skating Mao Shimada and Takeru Kataise Lead after Short Programs at Japan Junior Championships Shimada holds a slim advantage over female rival Mone Chiba at the Japan Junior Championships, while Kataise is ahead by more than 11 points... Jack GallagherNovember 27, 2022
Figure Skating Mao Shimada Aiming for Repeat Victory at Japan Junior Championships As a debutante, the 14-year-old skating starlet captured the women's title at the Japan Junior Championships in November 2021. Jack GallagherNovember 25, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Yoshida, Nakamura and Kataise Claim Medals in Italy to Earn JGP Final Berths Japanese skaters secured half of the combined 12 total spots for the men's and women's singles competitions for December's JGP Final in Turin. Jack GallagherOctober 18, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Nakai, Kataise Sweep Junior Grand Prix Titles in Poland with Strong Performances With her dazzling win, Nakai clinched a spot in the JGP Final, and Kataise, making his long-awaited circuit debut, impressed with his jump landings. Jack GallagherOctober 11, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Mao Shimada and Mone Chiba Shine at Junior Grand Prix Event in Poland The Japanese teenagers finished first and second, respectively, in the women's event in Gdansk. Shimada also secured a spot in December's JGP Final. Jack GallagherOctober 4, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Rika Kihira Begins Comeback with Respectable Showing in Nagoya Kihira has now qualified for December's Japan Championships. Elsewhere, the ISU is juggling venues and Russia's Valieva is back on the ice in a... Jack GallagherSeptember 27, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Japan’s Top Juniors Tuning Up for Return to JGP circuit The nation’s skaters will be participating in the Junior Grand Prix this season after missing it the past two years. Jack GallagherAugust 3, 2022
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