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Ilia Malinin (center), Yuma Kagiyama (left) and Shun Sato celebrate with their medals on the podium after the men's free skating program at the 2026 ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Prague on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 29, 2026
Malinin bounces back from Olympic collapse with third straight worlds gold
Ilia Malinin led all the way to take the title with a winning margin of 22.73 points over Japanese rival Yuma Kagiyama after the free skate.
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto performs in the women¡¯s free skate of the team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Feb 9, 2026
Japan¡¯s comeback bid falls just short as U.S. takes team figure skating gold in Milan
Team Japan was nearly flawless on Sunday at the Milano Cortina Olympics, but Ilia Malinin had the last word.
Kaori Sakamoto performs a free skating routine during the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya on Dec. 6.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Jan 8, 2026
Japan¡¯s figure skaters face fierce Olympics test
Japan will have to contend with a resurgent United States in Milano-Cortina, as well as Russian skaters for the first time since the Beijing Olympics.
Gold medalist Ilia Malinin celebrates after winning the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Dec 7, 2025
Olympic favorite Malinin pulls off stunning GP Final win
World champion Alysa Liu made it an American double in Nagoya, coming from behind to win the women¡¯s competition.?
Mone Chiba competes in the women's short program at the Cup of China in Chongqing on Friday.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 23, 2024
Japanese figure skaters lead the way at Cup of China
Chiba, 19, skating to Donna Summer¡¯s ¡°Last Dance,¡°?scored 70.86 to edge 0.02 points ahead of Amber Glenn of the United States.
Yuma Kagiyama competes in the men's free skate at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Shanghai on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Feb 4, 2024
Japan¡¯s Kagiyama smashes competition to take Four Continents title
Kagiyama made an error early in the free skating but his expressive, lightning-quick performance still earned him 200.76 points for a total of 307.58.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 15, 2023
Dominant Team USA wins World Team Trophy as host Japan takes bronze
Surprise package South Korea shone in its debut at the event as captain Cha Jun-hwan led the team to second place.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 26, 2019
Shoma Uno, juniors steal show at Japan Championships
Last week¡¯s Japan Championships provided a mixed bag for skating fans. There was some very good skating and some not so good.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 20, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu seizes control with brilliant short program at nationals
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.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 10, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen
Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 3, 2019
Tomoki Hiwatashi going all out to make Beijing Olympics
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.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 17, 2019
Yuma Kagiyama, Mana Kawabe leave rivals in dust to win at Japan Junior Championships
Yuma Kagiyama continued his surge toward the elite of the skating world with a dominating victory at the Japan Junior Championships on Sunday night.
Figure Skating
Nov 16, 2019
Yuma Kagiyama, Mana Kawabe win short programs at Japan Junior Championships
Heavy favorite Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the short program at the Japan Junior Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center on Saturday night.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 15, 2019
Top young skaters back in the spotlight at Japan Junior Championships
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato will be in the spotlight this weekend at the Japan Junior Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center. Both skaters have qualified for next month¡¯s prestigious Junior Grand Prix Final in Italy.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 1, 2019
Daisuke Takahashi a good fit for ice dance
Just 15 months after shocking the skating world with his return after a four-year retirement, Daisuke Takahashi has done it again.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 3, 2019
Shun Sato stellar in Lake Placid JGP victory
Shun Sato¡¯s debut on the Junior Grand Prix circuit was a smashing success.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 27, 2019
Yuma Kagiyama dazzles in France JGP win
Yuma Kagiyama opened the Junior Grand Prix season with a bang.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 15, 2019
Yuma Kagiyama looks to continue father¡¯s legacy
The sports landscape is filled with sons of famous fathers who could not live up to the family name. Many have tried to emulate success in the same sport, but were unable to approach their dad¡¯s greatness.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 26, 2019
Japan shows skating power with 5 golds at Challenge Cup
The Japanese skating juggernaut rolled into The Hague last week for the Challenge Cup and left town on Monday with a total of five golds medals in an impressive show of dominance.
Figure Skating
Nov 25, 2018
Yuhana Yokoi, Tatsuya Tsuboi take golds at Japan Junior Championships
Yuhana Yokoi retained her lead after the short program to win the Japan Junior Championships on Sunday night with an impressive free skate.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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