Kobe native Sakamoto triumphed for the third straight year at the Japan Championships as she exhibited her superior skating skills in the runaway victory.
Sakamoto executed all of her elements with excellent technique and flair at the Japan Championships on a night that saw errors by many of her competitors.
Sakamoto and Sato deliver strong performances in their free skate routines to win the Winter National Sports Festival women's and men's events, respectively.
Veteran journalist Jack Gallagher's podcast and articles broaden the scope of the online news media's coverage.
In a year without a typical sports calendar, numerous sports are in the midst of their seasons, while other athletes and teams are preparing...