Mr. Asada made a statement: he apologized for any trouble (worry) they caused; funeral will be private as per the wishes of his wife; Mai and Mao, upon seeing their mother's peaceful (pain-free) face, realized that her suffering was over; please keep Mai and Mao in your thoughts---(very, very rough translation, and unfortunately, don't know how to word it with the eloquence of Mr. Asada)
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2011/12/10/0004674489.shtml
That's her mother? I feel a little guilty for peeking in on clips of their life together, but the shape of her face and easy smile are so much like Mao's. She seems to have been a lovely lady.The film of honor www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMmaNMg4JwY
The film of honor www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMmaNMg4JwY
Deepest condolences to all concerned. It must be terrible to lose one's mother at such a tender age.
Jeff Buttle's tweet: My thoughts and prayers go out to Mao, Mai and the extended Asada family. Kyoko's daughters are a true testament of how amazing she was.
According to this http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/winter/news/20111212-OYT1T00807.htm?from=popin, Mao will skate in nationals. Such a brave girl!
According to this http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/winter/news/20111212-OYT1T00807.htm?from=popin, Mao will skate in nationals. Such a brave girl!
Someone on Mao's forum translated some words of Mao, published by her agency. You can read them here: http://maoasada.logu2.com/t1075p270-mao-news-the-2011-2012-season
Someone on Mao's forum translated some words of Mao, published by her agency. You can read them here: http://maoasada.logu2.com/t1075p270-mao-news-the-2011-2012-season
Someone on Mao's forum translated some words of Mao, published by her agency. You can read them here: http://maoasada.logu2.com/t1075p270-mao-news-the-2011-2012-season