Wakaba Higuchi said Thursday she is relishing the prospect of making her first appearance at the Grand Prix Final.

The 16-year-old secured the final spot among the six qualifiers and is Japan¡¯s lone representative in the women¡¯s singles event at the final starting in Nagoya on Dec. 7.

¡°I still can¡¯t believe it,¡± said Higuchi who secured her spot in the Final after placing third in the GP season-opening Cup of Russia and second in the Cup of China.

¡°I¡¯m anxious, but I hope I can have fun,¡± added Higuchi, speaking to reporters at Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink.