The retired athletes say Japan's skating officials should focus on improving the competitive environment and increase support for ice dance and pairs.
Led by current world champions in men's and women's singles and pairs, Japan is vying to win the World Team Trophy for the third time.
In becoming the sixth Japanese man to claim the world junior title, Kao Miura beats runner-up Naoki Rossi of Switzerland by 44 points in Calgary.
Led by the talented young skating stars, Japan has a chance to claim the men's and women's titles at the World Junior Championships for the third...
Kaori Sakamoto headlines the Japanese contingent for the Winter World University Games, a competition her nation has had a lot of success in over the decades.
Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno both wore her costumes at the Pyeongchang Olympics, a reminder of Ito’s gravitas in her chosen field.
Without Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen and suspended Russian skaters, the 2022-23 Grand Prix season will have a different vibe.
The transformation of Sakamoto and Uno from talented, successful performers on the global stage into world champions has been a thrill to watch, the columnist writes.
The Japanese partners proceeded through their elements relatively smoothly until Takahashi lost his balance and stumbled on a twizzle in the middle of their program.
The 18-year-old, who placed second at the Beijing Olympics, is the favorite to win the world title this week.
Daisuke Takahashi and Mao Asada were the first two skaters to sweep both singles titles for Japan, doing so at the 2010 world championships.
New cameras are exciting and expensive, so it’s great to find out that old and new pieces work perfectly together, and how to get the most...