Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992, but it is now among the sport’s world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2026/01/29/japan-hanyu-asada-new-generation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #olympics #yuzuruhanyu #maoasada #kaorisakamoto #yumakagiyama #maoshimada #2026milanocortinaolympics