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Yuzuru Hanyu dazzles en route to national title and Olympic berth

Figure Skating Dec 27, 2021

Yuzuru Hanyu dazzles en route to national title and Olympic berth

Hanyu slightly under-rotated his coveted quadruple axel but was otherwise flawless in Sunday's free skate.

Yuzuru Hanyu takes center stage in return at national championships

Figure Skating Dec 25, 2021

Yuzuru Hanyu takes center stage in return at national championships

The two-time reigning Olympic gold medalist threw down a marker for the Beijing Winter Games with an outstanding performance in the short program.

Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto conquer NHK Trophy

Figure Skating Nov 13, 2021

Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto conquer NHK Trophy

by Dan Orlowitz

The two Japanese skaters stood atop both the men's and women's podiums at Yoyogi National Gymnasium as their challengers fell behind in Saturday's free skate.

Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto top NHK Trophy standings after first day

Figure Skating Nov 12, 2021

Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto top NHK Trophy standings after first day

by Dan Orlowitz

An appreciative audience at Yoyogi National Gymnasium was treated to strong performances by Japan's entrants, with Uno the only skater to cross 100 points.

All eyes on Yuzuru Hanyu's progress with quad axel as Beijing Games approach

Figure Skating Oct 23, 2021

All eyes on Yuzuru Hanyu's progress with quad axel as Beijing Games approach

With the clock ticking down to the Beijing Olympics, Japan's "Ice Prince" Yuzuru Hanyu is under the spotlight as he bids to become the first figure skater to land a quad axel in competition.

Shoma Uno overcomes shaky start to win at Japan Open

Figure Skating Oct 3, 2021

Shoma Uno overcomes shaky start to win at Japan Open

The 23-year-old, who won silver at the Pyeongchang Olympics, fell on his first quad attempt but landed the other three quad jumps to earn 181.21 points and finish ahead of Shun Sato.

Yuma Kagiyama's rocket to stardom continues at Youth Olympics

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 14, 2020

Yuma Kagiyama's rocket to stardom continues at Youth Olympics

by Jack Gallagher

In the biggest competition of his career, Yuma Kagiyama rose to the occasion and gave the performance of his life on Sunday. The 16-year-old star roared back from being seven points behind and in third place after the short program to win the gold medal ...

Shoma Uno, juniors steal show at Japan Championships

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 26, 2019

Shoma Uno, juniors steal show at Japan Championships

by Jack Gallagher

Last week's Japan Championships provided a mixed bag for skating fans. There was some very good skating and some not so good. It was great to see Japan's three male Olympic medalists (Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno, Daisuke Takahashi) all together in the same competition, but ...

Shoma Uno wins fourth straight national title as Yuzuru Hanyu falters in free skate

Figure Skating Dec 23, 2019

Shoma Uno wins fourth straight national title as Yuzuru Hanyu falters in free skate

by Jack Gallagher

Even living legends can have an off night, and that is what happened at the Japan Championships on Sunday, as Yuzuru Hanyu struggled through an error-filled free skate that helped hand Shoma Uno his fourth straight national title. Uno had a few miscues of his ...

Yuzuru Hanyu seizes control with brilliant short program at nationals

Figure Skating Dec 20, 2019

Yuzuru Hanyu seizes control with brilliant short program at nationals

by Jack Gallagher

Yuzuru Hanyu returned to the Japan Championships in stirring fashion on Friday night after a four-year absence, seizing the lead after the short program with another sublime performance. It was a night of spectacular skating at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, and it was only fitting that ...

Yuzuru Hanyu's return, Daisuke Takahashi's farewell headline nationals

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 17, 2019

Yuzuru Hanyu's return, Daisuke Takahashi's farewell headline nationals

by Jack Gallagher

Yuzuru Hanyu returns to the Japan Championships this week for the first time in four years. After winning the title four straight times (2012-15), Hanyu has missed the last three installments due to illness and injury. Coming off a disappointing second-place finish at the Grand ...

Tomoki Hiwatashi going all out to make Beijing Olympics

Figure Skating | ICE TIME Dec 3, 2019

Tomoki Hiwatashi going all out to make Beijing Olympics

by Jack Gallagher

Tomoki Hiwatashi made his competitive debut in Japan at the NHK Trophy last month before an appreciative crowd. Though he finished a disappointing 10th, fans had a chance to see the young American's potential firsthand. Hiwatashi's story is unique. Born in the United States to ...

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