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Japanese Figure Skating

http://www.skatingjapan.or.jp/

Figure skating in Japan is governed by the Japanese Skating Federation, which is a member of the International Skating Union (ISU). The organization oversees speed skating and enforces regulations and promotes interest in the sports under its control.


Recent News

10/24/2009 Ando climbs the standings to win gold

There was major shifting in the ladies standings on Saturday, and when the dust cleared, Miki Ando was on top.

10/05/2009 Oda enters Olympic year with strong programs

Nobunari Oda thinks he's got this whole competitive thing nailed down,

09/28/2009 Ando sports new look, relaxed attitude

It's early days, but Miki Ando is getting ready for her Olympic close-up.

03/23/2009 Korean, Japanese sports fans eye L.A.

The eyes of two Asian nations are focused squarely on Los Angeles this week.

12/15/2008 Asada takes back No. 1 ranking from Kim

Most of the world's best skaters were competing last week at the SBS ISU Grand Prix Final, and the results there caused a couple shifts in the world rankings, particularly Mao Asada taking back the ladies No. 1 spot.

12/13/2008 Asada edges Kim in Grand Prix Final

The premiere event of the GP Final was the senior ladies competition. A packed house cheered Korean favorite Yu-Na Kim, but it was Japan's Mao Asada who came out on top.

11/30/2008 Oda continues comeback with NHK gold

Japan's Nobunari Oda skated off with the gold medal at the NHK Trophy in Tokyo. It was a sweet return to the Grand Prix for the 21-year-old Oda, who missed all of the 2007-08 season.

11/29/2008 Asada leads way for Japanese sweep

On Saturday at the NHK Trophy, Mao Asada won ladies gold, Qing Pang and Jian Tong celebrated their first victory of the season, and Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali took the first Grand Prix title of their career.