Ice Time's Jack Gallagher predicts stellar performances from Japan's figure skaters in the new year after collecting a slew of medals at major events in 2022.
Thank you for following JAPAN Forward and our dedicated sports site, SportsLook, this year. Let's look back at the third part of 2022's Top 20 sports...
Shoma Uno appears to be upset that his training partner Koshiro Shimada, who finished second behind him at the Japan Championships, was not selected for the...
After early hiccups, Shoma Uno regained his form and completed the rest of his free skate without incident. He earned his first national title since 2019.
All of Shoma Uno's expected challengers encountered problems of one type or another in their programs, resulting in his significant lead.
Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto return to the spotlight with the shared goal of defending their titles at the Japan Championships.
A talented crop of skaters, including 2022 world champions Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, is poised to provide compelling drama at the Japan Championships.
Yamamoto's promising career was hampered by ankle injuries. Now, "I'm really happy to have the feeling that I'm finally back," he said at the Grand Prix...
Uno's combination of power and finesse in the Grand Prix Final resonated with the fans, who gave him a standing ovation as he finished his free...
Uno, who has 99.99 points heading into the men's free skate at the Grand Prix Final, displayed power and finesse in his skate to "Gravity."
The 2022 world champion is targeting his first Grand Prix Final title this week in Italy. Uno says he'll need a strong performance to achieve his...
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.