In his sublime performance to “Bolero,” Uno finally broke out on the world stage with his first victory in a major senior competition.
After numerous struggles in recent years, Tsuboi’s renaissance began this season with a second-place showing behind Kao Miura at the Japan juniors.
In an exclusive interview, legendary choreographer Lori Nichol fondly recalls her long collaboration with Miyahara.
The Japanese skaters credit their recent success to a deep friendship that drives them both on and off the ice.
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 British duo insulted the retired Canadian two-time world champion on a hot microphone, and Junior Grand Prix commentator Ted Barton replaced the suspended broadcasters.
Sakamoto worked on her short program to “Now We Are Free” under the watchful eye of coach Sonoko Nakano.
Daisuke Takahashi and Mao Asada were the first two skaters to sweep both singles titles for Japan, doing so at the 2010 world championships.
“Hanyu showed us that he is not just a skater. He is a legend. What he tried to do was not just for himself, it’s to...
Twenty years after leaving the Salt Lake City Games without a single figure skating medal, Japan captured half of the singles medals in Beijing through Yuma...
"It would be really wonderful if he (Hanyu) could win again,” the Swedish great’s step-daughter Vera Schieckel said in an exclusive interview.
"My biggest goal for the Olympics is to make no mistakes in both the short program and the free skate. Beyond that, I hope to go...
