Koshiro Shimada

[Ladybug89]

He’s not going back to Japan, maybe for Nationals, he said, not before.

I don’t know if and how he is qualifyed for Nationals if not attending regionals, but that’s what he told me after the Cup in Olten.

 

[KiraraChin]

That's weird, because IIRC he's on the entries list for Tokyo regionals and I haven't seen any announcements about him having a bye to go to Nats without regionals/sectionals. Not doing Nats would mean no chance of being part of the Japanese team.

I'm intrigued now...

 

[Ladybug89]

Well, maybe plans changed again..

anyways in August he told me that he’ll might go to regionals, and his old Japanese coach would take care of him there. in Olten then a month later he said: no, no, not before maybe Nationals and that he plans to do another Swiss Cup soon.

 

[KiraraChin]

Thanks @Ladybug89 , I don't doubt what you're saying at all, just a bit confused about his plans.
Out of curiosity, I checked the Tokyo regionals entry list and his name is definitely there:
https://www.jsfresults.com/non_responsive_toppage.htm?figure_top.htm,National/2020-2021/fs_j/block3/index.htm (his name is the 4th on the list).
And the fact he said 'maybe' nationals confuses me, because everyone who follows Japanese skating knows that JSF places a huge importance in nationals. I think only a few skaters have ever made the team without being at Nationals, and even so this was due to injury, like Yuzuru and Satoko.

So, from what you're saying, I wonder if Koshiro might actually choose not to go to nationals and forgo the opportunity to make the team this season. I mean, it's a valid choice although might not win him any favours with the fed...

 

[KiraraChin]

So, it was confirmed this morning that Koshiro is not taking part in the Tokyo regionals: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202010090000270.html

I hope he will still be able to be at Nats if he wants it

 

[icetug]

So, it was confirmed this morning that Koshiro is not taking part in the Tokyo regionals: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202010090000270.html

I hope he will still be able to be at Nats if he wants it

I believe Japan FS authorities understand how difficult and dangerous is to travel internationally right now (additionally a typhoon is announced?) and give a bye not only medalists, but also all skaters training abroad.
And hope the situation changes for better till Nationals...

In the meantime Koshiro is enjoying his time off the ice: https://twitter.com/teamchampery/status/1314259799052255234

 

[Arriba627]

Did we ever learn what he was cooking? I was afraid with that first photo we needed to call the fire department! Serious!y, he always looks like he's enjoying himself. The Swiss mountain air must be good for him.

 

[Arriba627]

Oh, maybe the air is REALLY good for him!



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[icetug]

Did we ever learn what he was cooking?

Looks like he roasted chestnuts. Another healthy snack for athletes

 

[kolyadafan2002]

Oh, maybe the air is REALLY good for him!



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It's not a tiny quad Lutz either. Its a big one

 

[Arriba627]

It's not a tiny quad Lutz either. Its a big one

True. The ice coverage looks pretty amazing.

 

[icetug]

So at last JFS announced a bye for Sectionals for Koshiro

https://twitter.com/figureskatingm1/status/1317077973720133634

 

[RemyRose]

Koshiro's media page: https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/media/categories/koshiro-shimada-jpn.263/

 

[Ladybug89]

http://absoluteskating.com/index.php?cat=interviews&id=2020koshiroshimada

In case you haven’t seen it yet, I hope you’ll enjoy my interview with Koshiro that got published a couple of days ago

 

[gsk8]

A big thank you to @RemyRose for adding links to his Media profile!

 

[Nafetaks]

His FS costume was awesome.

 

[Arriba627]

I love these quick couple of seconds where Shoma's Emma just can't stay away from Koshiro! So cute! We also get to see a little more of the town when Emma is on her walks!

 

[Arriba627]

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[Ladybug89]

Koshiro Shimada

Here is my new interview with Koshiro - definitley one of the nicest persons I‘ve ever met and whom I only wish the very very best!
Hope you‘ll enjoy reading it!

 

[surimi]

wow, you managed to talk to Koshiro Awesome, thanks for sharing! I agree, he seems like a nice and modest boy. So he's already in Japan for the NHK selection process. Good luck to him this season, and I hope he manages to snatch a Challenger!