Features [ICE TIME] Perseverance Pays Off for Tatsuya Tsuboi with Bronze at World Juniors After numerous struggles in recent years, Tsuboi’s renaissance began this season with a second-place showing behind Kao Miura at the Japan juniors. Jack GallagherApril 20, 2022
Figure Skating Ilia Malinin Powers to World Junior Title; Tatsuya Tsuboi Captures Bronze It was a solid performance for Tsuboi, who has struggled with results the past few seasons. Jack GallagherApril 17, 2022
Figure Skating Isabeau Levito Leads After Short Program at World Junior Championships; Rion Sumiyoshi in Ninth Levito skated to “The Swan” and exhibited an impressive flow throughout her program. Jack GallagherApril 17, 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
Figure Skating Yuma Kagiyama Makes Preparations for Short Program at World Championships The 18-year-old, who placed second at the Beijing Olympics, is the favorite to win the world title this week. Jack GallagherMarch 21, 2022
Features [ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama, Kaori Sakamoto Favored to Win World Titles in France Daisuke Takahashi and Mao Asada were the first two skaters to sweep both singles titles for Japan, doing so at the 2010 world championships. Jack GallagherMarch 18, 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
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