RECENT HEADLINES

 

March 10

Miki moving to Moscow

Mao seals the deal in Turin

Asada regains World title

American-Japanese sisters aim for top

Nagasu surprise leader, Mao second

Takahashi takes home World title

World Championships are upon us

Lack of sponsor may force Fumie out (Japanese)

Yukari announces retirement, Akiko to Worlds

Mao ponders future; Yukari moves to broadcasting

Murakami claims Junior ladies title

Gold medal for newcomer Hanyu

Kanako Murakami a favourite after great season

February 10

Mao finally smiles in Olympic gala

Japan's PM congratulates Mao

Historic Axels couldn't save Mao

"Skate for the ages" brings gold for Yu-Na

Emotional short program has Japan in hunt

Miki inspired by Daisuke's medal win

Mao will depend on triple Axel

Akiko enjoying every moment

Mao hopes to dethrone Yu-Na

Kim must be seen as favourite

Quad could make or break free skates

Takahashi in close race after SP

Yuki Nishino update (Japanese)

Morozov believes in Miki, questions Yu-Na

Olympic ladies preview

Closer look at Japan's ladies team

Ladies in spotlight at the Games

January 10

Mao in Olympic form in 4CC free skate

No privacy for Mao in Korea

SP still a problem for Mao

Former Japan competitor Nishimura wins Canadian junior title

Who is Eri Nishimura?!

Asians "naturally suited" for skating?

Revitalized Mao stays course for 4CC
 

December 09

Read Mark's report from Nationals in Osaka

Our exclusive photos from the All-Japan

Japan ladies aim to topple Yu-Na

Russian Nats no match for Japan's

Mao wins All-Japan, Akiko holds off Yukari

History may be on Mao's side

Confident Kanako Murakami takes junior GPF

Daisuke shines in return to GPF

Thoughts on senior ladies event at GPF

Miki and Akiko fill out GPF podium

Ando takes lead after SP at GPF
 

November 09

Mao won't make major changes

Japan well represented at GPF

Akiko rises to fifth at Skate Canada

Fumie fourth, Yu-Na gold with sub-par performance

Miki surges to double GP gold

JSF satisfied Mao is on track

Ando tops NHK podium

Miki poised, despite fall in SP

Ando guns for second GP gold
 

October 09

Suzuki stuns in Beijing win

Oda, Suzuki pull Japanese sweep

Akiko surprises with first GP win

Nobunari first, Akiko fourth after SP in Beijing

JSF wants emergency meeting with Mao

Should Mao leave Tarasova?

Triple Axel may be to blame for Mao's woes

Poor performances hurt Mao's Olympic hopes

Ando tops podium in Moscow

Mao stumbles to 6th in Moscow SP

Miki, Mao trail field after SP

Yu-Na controls nerves, soars to gold

Rostelecom Cup Preview

Mao may skate to Paganini in SP

Yu-Na controls nerves, soars to gold

Nobunari's Chaplin passes test

Nobunari flawless in Paris victory

Yu-Na unstoppable in SP as Bond girl

Mao faces early test in Paris

Preview of Eric Bompard Trophy

Japan's ladies struggle at Finlandia

Is Kanako Murakami the "next Mao"?

Mao, Daisuke motivate each other

Daisuke leads at Finlandia after SP

Team Japan third at Japan Open
 

September 09

Miki has learned to relax

Nobunari channels Charlie Chaplin

Miki has eyes on Olympic prize

Update on Japan Open, Fumie's coaching change

Yukina making smooth transition into pro career
 

Akiko, Japan shine at New Zealand Winter Games
 

Suzuki's skills set to thrill in New Zealand
 

Mao prevents swine flu with natural methods
 

 

August 09
 

Fumie to train with Alexei Mishin
 

Miki impresses with jumps, power
 

Mao draws inspiration from fans

Mai interviews her sister Mao

Japan Skates interviews Yuki Nishino at Summer Skate

Japan Skates' photos of Summer Skate

Japan's junior ladies dominate Summer Skate

Mao holds open practice

Mao, Yu-Na reveal Olympic strategies

Fumie, Nana to start season at Nebelhorn

July 09
 

Miki has found soul, looks to Olympics
 

June 09

Miki, Morozov focused on Vancouver

Grand Prix announcement kicks off Olympic year

May 09

Sasha Cohen may launch Olympic comeback

 

2008-09 Headlines