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MAO ASADA

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Figure Skating
Mar 19, 2020
Alexandra Trusova leads quad revolution in debut senior season
Writers dub her the "Quad Queen."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 18, 2019
The story behind Shoma Uno not teaming up with Eteri Tutberidze
World and Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno, who recently returned from a one-month training stint in Russia with renowned coach Eteri Tutberidze, did not become a full-time member of her team because he would not consent to requirements that were compulsory to joining it, The Japan Times has learned....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Jun 29, 2019
'Diva Nation': Feminine empowerment throughout Japan's history
'Diva Nation' pays tribute to Japanese women through the ages who have found a way to triumph despite societal restrictions.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / Heisei Icons,HEISEI ICONS
Apr 28, 2019
Mao Asada: Magnetism and artistry on ice defined an era
Three-time figure skating world champion Mao Asada became one of Japan's most prominent individuals on the international scene during her storied career, while also taking the sport to new heights.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 19, 2019
Ayaka Hosoda content with triple axel achievement, but hopes to skate on
Fame has come late for Ayaka Hosoda, but she acknowledges that is better than it never having come at all.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 15, 2019
Takahiko Kozuka aiming to enrich skating
When a skater's career comes to an end, they are often faced with a difficult choice about how to proceed with their life.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 21, 2018
Choreography legend David Wilson a man in demand
Sometimes in life we encounter a person who is a veritable force of nature.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
May 8, 2018
Rafael Arutunian looking forward to coaching teen star Marin Honda
Rafael Arutunian is going through a bit of deja vu right now.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 3, 2018
Could Hanyu headline a new pro tour in the future?
A thought crossed my mind recently.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 13, 2018
Mako Yamashita's bronze at world juniors impressive
Lost in the glare of Alexandra Trusova's phenomenal performance in landing two quadruple jumps on the way to victory at the world junior championships in Sofia on Saturday was the fact that Mako Yamashita picked up another medal for her growing collection.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 11, 2018
Win a free autographed copy of 'Mao Asada: My Skating Life'
The Japan Times is offering several readers the chance to win an autographed copy of the recently released Japanese book "Mao Asada: My Skating Life."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 6, 2018
Candeloro feels Hanyu will skate 2-4 more years
The big extravaganza in Pyeongchang is over now and what a show it was. In every category, the skating performances were simply amazing.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 16, 2018
Time for a Japan Figure Skating Hall of Fame
I was hit by a thunderbolt last week.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jan 14, 2018
Uno eager to escape Hanyu's shadow
Shoma Uno first stepped on the ice at five, but it was the rough-and-tumble of hockey he had his eyes on — until a chance meeting with a figure skater changed everything.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 9, 2018
Ted Barton foresees rise in Japan skating, defends International Judging System
At last month's Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Ice Time sat down with ISU announcer Ted Barton, whose voice is well known to Japanese skating fans, for a discussion on a wide range of skating issues, including the International Judging System.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Dec 28, 2017
The top sports stories of 2017
The Japan Times newsroom selected these domestic sports stories as the most important of 2017.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 19, 2017
Nathan Chen credits rival Yuzuru Hanyu for inspiration
With less than two months to go until the Pyeongchang Olympics, American Nathan Chen is finding himself the focus of a lot of attention. And with good reason.

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