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2025-26 Japanese Pairs and Ice Dance

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I noticed that Miyu Yunoki and Tristan Taylor are on the entry list for Sask Skate in October (3-5) - https://skatecanadasaskatchewan.com/userdata/files/550/Sask Skate/2025/Entries 08.11.25.pdf

They don't have a club listed, it's also a week before Canadian Thanksgiving so I'm inclined to think it's getting a competition in while visiting family.
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I was wrong. It turns out that they are actually switching to Canada.

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柚木心結　Miyu Yunoki on Instagram: "今シーズンから、私たちはカナダスケート連盟を通じて大会に出場することになりました。 昨シーズン、全日本の会場などで温かく応援してくださった皆さまに、たくさんの幸せと勇気をもらいました。日本で今シーズン試合に出られないことや、日本のリンクで応援してくださった皆さまに直接お会いできる機会が減ってしまうのはとても寂しいです。 チームとしてさらに成長し、皆さまの心に届く演技ができるよう努力していきます。これからも見守っていただけると嬉しい

miyu_noki on August 24, 2025: "今シーズンから、私たちはカナダスケート連盟を通じて大会に出場することになりました。 昨シーズン、全日本の会場などで温かく応援してくださった皆さまに、たくさんの幸せと勇気をもらいました。日本で今シーズン試合に出られないことや、日本のリンクで応援してくださった皆さまに直接お会いできる機会が減ってしまうのはとても寂しいです。 チームとしてさらに成長し、皆さまの心に届く演技ができるよう努力していきます。これからも見守っていただけると嬉しいです🥹 また皆さまの前で演技できる日を心から楽しみにしています💓💓 柚木心結　トリスティン...
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We don't have confirmation of which country they'll skate for yet, but it seems like Sara Kishimoto's and Michail Savitskiy's try-out went well and they've come to an agreement about where to train, as they were spotted in an IG story posted by Sam Choinard (IAM choreographer) recently.
 
Congrats to YunaSumi! Their improvement this season has been amazing. :clap:



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Ikura and Koshiro debuted their RD at the Chris Reed Trophy today (the score will be announced on October 4th). Their next/first official competition will be Western Sectionals in November:

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Haruno Yajima (I think she last competed with Tsutomu Matsui) and Tsukasa Yajima, who might continue in singles as well (if I understand correctly?), but currently focuses soley on dance due to an injury, also debuted as an ice dance team at the Chris Reed Trophy (does anyone know, if they are siblings/related?):




Happy to hear that Tsukasa felt inspired to try ice dance due to taking part in Kassouya. 🥰



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Does anyone know why Sumire Yoshida and Ibuki Ogahara didn't receive a JGP assignment this season? I know spots were limited, but it feels wrong to not give them one😭
 
rikas4sal said:
Does anyone know why Sumire Yoshida and Ibuki Ogahara didn't receive a JGP assignment this season? I know spots were limited, but it feels wrong to not give them one😭
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Funds. JSF only sent one team to one JGP event. They are in the red so they are saving on junior teams. They had more spots but wasted them.
 
cocteautwin said:
Funds. JSF only sent one team to one JGP event. They are in the red so they are saving on junior teams. They had more spots but wasted them.
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Okay, makes sense, especially with their most recent report. That's so unfortunate though with how much young talent they have in ice dance☹️
 
Oooh you two are really spruiking up the intrigue! 🧐

It does feel suspicious that they're organising a Press Conference ("会見") just to announce Shingo's new partner. Seems to me they are expecting a lot of reactions & questions :biggrin:
 
lileychristie said:
Oooh you two are really spruiking up the intrigue! 🧐

It does feel suspicious that they're organising a Press Conference ("会見") just to announce Shingo's new partner. Seems to me they are expecting a lot of reactions & questions :biggrin:
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Look, I can be wrong 😅 but after I posted here (lightheartedly!) things started adding up very conveniently for me to not ignore them (@cocteautwin confirming one of her photos is in Montreal, someone on Twitter saying Rika's last IG story looked a lot like one of Gadbois rink... and I think it is).

I think the press conference invite / announcement was made by Shingo's management company through emails to media companies. For now, it's picked up by Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports. Shingo hasn't said anything on his own social media accounts, which is a bit different when he teamed up with Azusa - they both posted at the same time on Instagram back then that they have teamed up without prior announcement.

It is fascinating. I think the rumor wheel has taken off on Twitter 😅 but I mean, whoever it is, it's good news for Japanese ice dance so I can't wait for Monday!
 
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rabidline said:
Look, I can be wrong 😅 but after I posted here (lightheartedly!) things started adding up very conveniently for me to not ignore them (@cocteautwin confirming one of her photos is in Montreal, someone on Twitter saying Rika's last IG story looked a lot like one of Gadbois rink... and I think it is).

I think the press conference invite / announcement was made by Shingo's management company through emails to media companies. For now, it's picked up by Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports. Shingo hasn't said anything on his own social media accounts, which is a bit different when he teamed up with Azusa - they both posted at the same time on Instagram back then that they have teamed up.

It is fascinating. I think the rumor wheel has taken off on Twitter 😅 but I mean, whoever it is, it's good news for Japanese ice dance so I can't wait for Monday!
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To be clear, I'm also absolutely not sure and have zero idea if it's true :) Just curious if my very poor instagram detective skills can be right this time :P Tbh I didn't even thought it could be her when I saw the news about Shingo, only your suggestion made me check her IG and I saw those Montreal pics that rang a bell. Let's see ;)
The rumour escalated and I saw some very nasty comments although nothing has been announced/confirmed. Sad to see. Wrr.
Anyway, I'm glad he found a partner and I'm happy Rika is still willing to train and skate whatever direction it is for her. Team or not, it would be a huge loss if either of them had to cut their careers halfway through.
 
cocteautwin said:
To be clear, I'm also absolutely not sure and have zero idea if it's true :) Just curious if my very poor instagram detective skills can be right this time :P Tbh I didn't even thought it could be her when I saw the news about Shingo, only your suggestion made me check her IG and I saw those Montreal pics that rang a bell. Let's see ;)
The rumour escalated and I saw some very nasty comments although nothing has been announced/confirmed. Sad to see. Wrr.
Anyway, I'm glad he found a partner and I'm happy Rika is still willing to train and skate whatever direction it is for her. Team or not, it would be a huge loss if either of them had to cut their careers halfway through.
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I saw those comments too on Twitter... it's a bit confusing since I thought most fans like Shingo and wanted Marin (Honda) to team up with him, but now that the rumor is Rika, it's suddenly different? So yeah...

I was checking back on some social media posts... there was some interesting development in late June / early July. And remember... before Rika confirmed her full coaching change to TCC in 2022, she visited Champery first (and posted on social media) and made everyone think that she was resuming with Stephane Lambiel as her coach... so her movements regarding Canada may not always be what it seems...
 
Everyone makes correct guess:

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Rika Kihira 紀平梨花 on Instagram: "この度、西山真瑚さんとアイスダンスカップルを結成することになりました。 私はアイスダンスに挑戦します。 この挑戦を後押ししてくれた家族や所属先、スポンサーの皆様、私にもう一つのスケート人生の機会をくれた西山真瑚さんには感謝しています。 これからも夢に向かって全力で取り組んで参ります。 Training at @iceacademyofmontreal"

rikaskate0721 on September 28, 2025: "この度、西山真瑚さんとアイスダンスカップルを結成することになりました。 私はアイスダンスに挑戦します。 この挑戦を後押ししてくれた家族や所属先、スポンサーの皆様、私にもう一つのスケート人生の機会をくれた西山真瑚さんには感謝しています。 これからも夢に向かって全力で取り組んで参ります。 Training at @iceacademyofmontreal".
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New ID pair: Rika + Shingo
 
cohkaix said:
Everyone makes correct guess:

www.instagram.com

Rika Kihira 紀平梨花 on Instagram: "この度、西山真瑚さんとアイスダンスカップルを結成することになりました。 私はアイスダンスに挑戦します。 この挑戦を後押ししてくれた家族や所属先、スポンサーの皆様、私にもう一つのスケート人生の機会をくれた西山真瑚さんには感謝しています。 これからも夢に向かって全力で取り組んで参ります。 Training at @iceacademyofmontreal"

rikaskate0721 on September 28, 2025: "この度、西山真瑚さんとアイスダンスカップルを結成することになりました。 私はアイスダンスに挑戦します。 この挑戦を後押ししてくれた家族や所属先、スポンサーの皆様、私にもう一つのスケート人生の機会をくれた西山真瑚さんには感謝しています。 これからも夢に向かって全力で取り組んで参ります。 Training at @iceacademyofmontreal".
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New ID pair: Rika + Shingo
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You beat me by a few seconds in this thread :biggrin:

Machine translation of Rika's post:
This time, Shinya Nishiyama and I have decided to form an ice dance couple.
I try ice dancing.
I am grateful to my family, affiliations, and sponsors who pushed me through this challenge, and to Shinya Nishiyama for giving me another opportunity in my skating career.
I will continue to work hard on my dreams.

Training at @iceacademyofmontreal
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Also Shingo's post:


Rika Kihira and I have decided to form an ice dance couple. I'm happy to be able to work on ice dancing with Kihei. With the understanding of family and belonging, what we should aim for is clear, I want to grasp both of us with utmost effort.

Training at
@iceacademyofmontreal
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