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Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 18, 2019
Exclusive: Benoit Richaud to choreograph for Moa Iwano
It sounds like a match made in heaven.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 13, 2019
Bradie Tennell's stellar free skate secures World Team Trophy title for U.S.
A strong performance by Bradie Tennell helped the United States win the World Team Trophy on Saturday at Marine Messe.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 11, 2019
Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou give U.S. slight lead over Japan at World Team Trophy
The 1-2 punch of world champion Nathan Chen and world bronze medalist Vincent Zhou propelled the United States into the lead on the opening day of the World Team Trophy on Thursday at Marine Messe.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 2, 2019
Rafael Arutunian says he never felt Yuzuru Hanyu was unbeatable
In the days following the world championships it is always interesting to hear the various takeaways that those in the skating community have. One of note came from Rafael Arutunian, the coach of world champion Nathan Chen.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 26, 2019
Japan's results at worlds not a cause for concern
The world championships turned out to be a disappointment for Japan. With a realistic chance at four medals in singles, the host nation had to settle for just one in Yuzuru Hanyu's silver.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2019
Photo gallery: 2019 ISU World Championships — Women's Free Skate
The 2019 ISU World Championships continued at Saitama Super Arena on Friday. Here's a selection of photos from the women's free skate.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2019
Alina Zagitova captures world title; Japan's skaters finish without a medal
Olympic champion Alina Zagitova won her first senior world title in impressive fashion on Friday night. The 16-year-old topped the field at the world championships by more than 12 points with a total score of 237.50 points.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 21, 2019
Photo gallery: 2019 ISU World Championships — Women’s Short Program
The 2019 ISU World Championships opened at Saitama Super Arena on Wednesday. Here's a selection of photos from the women's short program.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 20, 2019
Alina Zagitova takes big lead over Kaori Sakamoto at world championships
Olympic champion Alina Zagitova took a commanding lead after the short program at the world championships on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 20, 2019
Photo gallery: ISU World Championships training day
Japan's skaters trained on Tuesday at Saitama Super Arena ahead of the ISU World Championships. Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno, and Keiji Tanaka will represent the host in the men's singles division, while Rika Kihira, Satoko Miyahara and Kaori Sakamoto will carry the flag in the women's category.
Rugby
Mar 15, 2019
JRFU supports proposal for 12-team Nations Championship
The Japan Rugby Football Union said Friday it supports the establishment of a 12-team Nations Championship as proposed by the sport's global governing body.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 5, 2019
Rising choreographer Benoit Richaud says Kaori Sakamoto in good form ahead of worlds
Following a disappointing fourth-place finish at last month's Four Continents Championships in California, Japan champion Kaori Sakamoto didn't dwell on her result, but rather went right back to work to prepare for this month's world championships in Saitama.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 20, 2019
'Another World': An uneasy reunion for old friends
While the jury at last year's Tokyo International Film Festival made some unimpeachable selections, it was left to viewers to supply the biggest surprise of the event. "Another World" was an unexpected choice for the Audience Award, which typically goes to more comedic fare in the vein of 2017 winner "Tremble All You Want."
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 12, 2019
Rika Kihira, Shoma Uno lead gold haul for Japan
It was a banner weekend for Japan on the ice, with Rika Kihira and Shoma Uno taking the gold medals at the Four Continents Championships and Satoko Miyahara and Koshiro Shimada doing the same at the Bavarian Open.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 8, 2019
Sakamoto in 2nd after short program; Uno struggles to 4th at Four Continents
Defending champion Kaori Sakamoto placed second, just over half a point behind Bradie Tennell of the United States, after the women's short program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Thursday.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 7, 2019
Ayaka Hosoda very likely to continue competitive career next season
Veteran skater Ayaka Hosoda, who stole the show with her triple axels at the Japan Championships in December, is very likely to continue her skating career, The Japan Times has learned.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 5, 2019
Kihira, Sakamoto look to lead Japan to sweep again at Four Continents
The skating season gets back in full swing this week with the Four Continents Championships in Anaheim, California, starting on Thursday. Japan's women will be looking for their second straight sweep of the podium at the event.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 31, 2018
Kazuto Ioka's bid for fourth world title ends in split-decision defeat
Japan's Kazuto Ioka suffered his first loss in over four years on Monday when Donnie Nietes won a split decision to capture the vacant WBO super flyweight championship.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 28, 2018
Kaori Sakamoto's ascension no surprise to gifted choreographer Benoit Richaud
Kaori Sakamoto was impressive in victory at the Japan nationals on Sunday, rising to the occasion on the biggest domestic stage of the year.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 23, 2018
Kaori Sakamoto bests Rika Kihira and Satoko Miyahara to win national title
Kaori Sakamoto put on a stunning performance Sunday night, using an incredible combination of power and grace, to win the title at the Japan championships.

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