The Hinomaru's talent, depth and track record of success this season raise expectations for impressive overall showings in the two Grand Prix Finals in Italy.
Positioned in second place after the short program, Mai Mihara displayed veteran poise in her free skate to "El Amor Brujo" to secure the victory.
After excelling at the Japan Junior Championships and two wins earlier this season, Shimada is the favorite to claim the Junior Grand Prix Final women's title.
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The reigning world champion collects his second straight NHK Trophy title with a dynamic free skate, climbing from second place after the short program.
Among the women, Yelim Kim is in first place, while Kaori Sakamoto and Rion Sumiyoshi are second and third, respectively, after the NHK Trophy short program.
The reigning world champions came through their workouts unscathed and will head into the NHK Trophy in Sapporo as prohibitive favorites.
"Receiving a gold medal today might be the biggest result, the biggest achievement of my life," Mai Mihara said, basking in the afterglow of her victory.
