2022 Japan Open

[gsk8]

The 2022 Japan Open is an annual invitational senior international figure skating team competition set to take place on Oct. 8, 2022, in Saitama, Japan, at the Saitama Super Arena. The current format (team event) was established in 2006 and is the competition is held every autumn in Japan. Invited skaters compete in the disciplines of men's and ladies' singles. Skaters perform a free program but no short. Individual results are combined for a team standing.

• Official Site
• ISU Event Page
• Announcement
• Entries (English)
• Results/Protocols

Format:
Men’s Singles: 6 skaters
Women’s Singles: 6 skaters

Team Japan: Kao Miura, Shoma Uno, Rika Kihira, and Kaori Sakamoto
Team Europe: Michal Brezina, Daniel Grassl, Loena Hendrickx and Ekaterina Kurakova
Team North America: Jason Brown, Ilia Malinin, Mariah Bell and Bradie Tennell

Prize Money (per team):
1st = $80,000
2nd = $60,000
3rd = $40,000

TV Coverage: TV Tokyo. Same day coverage – no conflict with any other first time televising in Japan of another ISU Event.

Schedule
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Date​	Time​	Category​	Segment​
08 Oct 2022	12:30:00	Women	Free Skating
08 Oct 2022	14:15:00	Men	Free Skating

Entries & Programs​

WOMEN

No.​	Name​	Nation​	Team ​
1	Loena HENDRIKX 2022-23 FS: "Poeta" by Roby Facchinetti; choreo by Adam Solya	BEL	Europe
2	Rika KIHIRA Last FS: "Titanic" (soundtrack) by James Horner	JPN	Japan
3	Kaori SAKAMOTO 2022/2023 FS: "Elastic Heart" by Sia, Sia Furler, Thomas Pentz, Andrew Swanson; choreo Rohene Ward, Marie-France Dubreuil, Samuel Chouinard	JPN	Japan
4	Ekaterina KURAKOVA 2022-23 FS: "We Are In The Club Now" ("Up" soundtrack) by Michael Giacchino; "Married Life" ("Up" soundtrack) by Michael Giacchino Up With Titles (Up" soundtrack) by Michael Giacchino; "Memories Can Weight You Down" ("Up" soundtrack) by Michael Giacchino	POL	Europe
5	Mariah BELL Last FS: "Hallelujah" performed by K.D. Lang; choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne	USA	North America
6	Mirai Nagasu 2022-23 FS: "	USA	North America
WD	Bradie TENNELL 2022-23 FS: "Four Seasons Medley" by A. Vivaldi, arranged by Cedric Tour; choreo by Benoit Richaud	USA	North America

MEN

No.​	Name​	Nation​	Team​
1	Michal BREZINA Last FS: "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams; "Run to You" by Bryan Adams; "Heaven" by Bryan Adams; "You Belong to Me" by Bryan Adams; choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne	CZE	Europe
2	Daniel GRASSL 2022-23 FS: "Struggling Brain" by Guy Skornik & Zab Skornik, arranged by Cedric Tour; "Korea Town" by Danny Bensi, Saunder; "Jurriaans," arranged by Cedric Tour; "Hour of the Ruler" by Joseph Alexander, no 9o arranged by Cedric Tour; "Dans la maison" by Philippe Rombi, arranged by Cedric Tour; choreo by Benoit Richaud	ITA	Europe
WD	Yuma KAGIYAMA 2022/2023 FS: "Rain, In Your Black Eyes" by Ezio Bosso; choreo by Shae-Lynn Bourne, Lori Nichol	JPN	Japan
3	Kao Miura FS: "Main Titlerologue (from "Beauty and the Beast")" by Alan Menken; "Evermore" (from "Beauty and the Beast") by Alan Menken; "Transformations" (from "Beauty and the Beast") by Alan Menken; "Beauty" and The Beast (Finale) by Alan Menken; choreo by Kenji Miyamoto, Eiji Iwamoto, Kohei Yoshino	JPN	Japan
4	Shoma UNO 2022-23 FS: "Air on the G String" by HAUSER - Johann Sebastian Bach; "Sanctus Petrus Et Sancta Maria Magdalena: Mea tormenta, properate!" by Jakub Józef Orliński, Johann Adolf Hasse; choreo by Stéphane Lambiel, Kenji Miyamoto, Mihoko Higuchi	JPN	Japan
5	Jason BROWN Jason is supposed to have a new program. His last FS was Schindler's List	USA	North America
6	Ilia MALININ 2022-23 FS: "Euphoria" (soundtrack) by Labrinth; choreo by Juris Razgulaevs, Shae-Lynn Bourne	USA	North America

 

[icetug]

Team Japan has been announced: Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, Kaori Sakamoto, Rika Kihira.
Wow, very strong four

木下グループカップ フィギュアスケート ジャパンオープン2022（Japan Open 2022）：テレビ東京

木下グループカップ フィギュアスケート ジャパンオープン2022公式サイトです。今年も強豪スケーターの熾烈な戦いが始まる！10月8日(土)さいたまアリーナにて開催！出場選手も随時追加発表

www.tv-tokyo.co.jp

 

[gsk8]

Here's hoping we can get some play-by-plays with music since most Western countries can't view

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Here's hoping we can get some play-by-plays with music since most Western countries can't view

I will do everything I can to find a stream and will gladly provide play-by-plays and I'm sure other GSers will too

 

[cohkaix]

Otherwise, I hope there will be LIVE streaming broadcasted online instead of on TV. I enjoyed watching the streaming from overseas last year. But I think it's less likely going to happen this year, as the competition is switching back to its usual mode of international team competition.

 

[StitchMonkey]

And now it is time for my annual reminder

Please please please for the love of all things sacred in figure skating, remember that we can have THREE countries represent team North America...aka I WANT TO SEE DONOVAN THERE!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Ilia said on IG live he's planning/wanting to attend JO. I would love to see a Canadian/Mexican man accompany him.

 

[ElSoteroLoco]

Ilia said on IG live he's planning/wanting to attend JO. I would love to see a Canadian/Mexican man accompany him.

Mmmm.... and possibly land the first 4A on Japanese ice??!!! That would be somethin!! I can imagine their reaction!!!

 

[Laid-Back Enthusiast]

Ivan Righini (supposed choreographer, I don't know him ) tagged Ekaterina Kurakova in a IG story saying she'll perform their exhibition program at the Japan Open, so big hint she'll participate as well

 

[elektra blue]

Ivan Righini (supposed choreographer, I don't know him ) tagged Ekaterina Kurakova in a IG story saying she'll perform their exhibition program at the Japan Open, so big hint she'll participate as well

Ivan was a former italian skater

 

[Jeanie19]

My guesses for Japan Open
Team Japan. Shoma, Yuma, Kaori and..Mai Miahara
Team North America. Jason, Ilia, Isabeau and Mariah
Team Europe. Deniss, Daniel, Katia and Loena

 

[yesterday]

Team Japan has already been decided?

木下グループカップ フィギュアスケート ジャパンオープン2022（Japan Open 2022）：テレビ東京

木下グループカップ フィギュアスケート ジャパンオープン2022公式サイトです。今年も強豪スケーターの熾烈な戦いが始まる！10月8日(土)さいたまアリーナにて開催！出場選手も随時追加発表

www-tv--tokyo-co-jp.translate.goog

(Link from OP)

 

[Arriba627]

My guesses for Japan Open
Team Japan. Shoma, Yuma, Kaori and..Mai Miahara

Correct except for Rika Kihira instead of Mai. I'm a little concerned about that. Do we know anything about Rika's condition? I'm trying to remember if we saw her at ice shows. I thought she was still recuperating from her injury. Wow, that's a powerhouse team! Can't wait to hear who the other participants are.

I saw in Rika's Fan Fest that she was in Stars on Ice. Hope she's in good condition!

 

[Jeanie19]

Correct except for Rika Kihira instead of Mai. I'm a little concerned about that. Do we know anything about Rika's condition? I'm trying to remember if we saw her at ice shows. I thought she was still recuperating from her injury. Wow, that's a powerhouse team! Can't wait to hear who the other participants are.

I saw in Rika's Fan Fest that she was in Stars on Ice. Hope she's in good condition!

I love Mai too much to not name her, but I really like Rika, too. Mai is the 4CC champion.

 

[Arriba627]

I love Mai too much to not name her, but I really like Rika, too. Mai is the 4CC champion.

I love Mai. I was thinking perhaps she would be a better choice if Rika is still injured. Maybe I'm rushing things a bit, since JO isn't until Oct. That still gives some time for healing if Rika isn't at 100%. Regardless of whom they choose, Team Japan has a really strong team.

 

[el henry]

Two North American skaters have been named, Mariah Bell and Jason Brown:

 

[Laid-Back Enthusiast]

Team Europe: Loena Hendrickx, Ekaterina Kurakova, Daniel Grassl and Michal Brezina

 

[Jeanie19]

Team Europe: Loena Hendrickx, Ekaterina Kurakova, Daniel Grassl and Michal Brezina

I predicted 3 out of 4, so sad Deniss won't be at this competition.

 

[el henry]

I predicted 3 out of 4, so sad Deniss won't be at this competition.

Also disappointed, with all due respect to Mick, Deniss and Daniel would have made an awesome team.

They better be wearing shades if Katia and Jason are on the ice at the same time

 

[icetug]

Also disappointed, with all due respect to Mick, Deniss and Daniel would have made an awesome team.

They better be wearing shades if Katia and Jason are on the ice at the same time

With Deniss on the same ice the viewers would be in real danger so I quite understand the organizers' decision
And as much I'm disappointed that Deniss wasn't invited, I'm happy Michal will be able to perfom his FS he couldn't at Olys. Somehow I feel the FS is necessary to complete Michal's competitive career...