Tomoe Kawabata

[chopinskate]

Tomoe Kawabata (Japanese: 川畑 和愛) is a Japanese figure skater. She was born on 12 January 2002 in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.

As a junior skater, she is the 2018 Bavarian Open champion. She qualified to the FS at the 2019 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. In 2019/20, she was the Japanese senior bronze medalist, and the Japanese junior silver medalist.

As of 2019/20 season she is coached by Yutaka Higuchi and Yukina Ota. Her previous coach was Nakako Tsuzuki.

Biographical Information​

ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00034886.htm

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe_Kawabata

Rinkresults.com entry
http://www.rinkresults.com/skater?skater_id=6256

Skatingscores.com entry
http://skatingscores.com/unit/jpn/tomoe_kawabata/

Social Media
Team tomoekawabata's fan page account - https://www.instagram.com/teamtomoekawabata/

ISU Personal Best Scores under +5/-5 GOE

http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_pb_00034886.htm

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Type​	Score​	Competition​
Personal Best Total Score	177.86	ISU JGP Baltic Cup 2019
Personal Best Score Short Program	67.70	ISU JGP Baltic Cup 2019
Personal Best Score Free Skating	114.95	ISU JGP Bratislava 2018

Programs and Videos​

2021/2022
SP: "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg by Michel Legrand, performed by Nana Mouskouri
FS: Violin Concerto in D major, Op 35 by Korngold; choreo by David Wilson

Cup of Austria 2021
SP: https://youtu.be/GbAj0UU6hzU
FS:
https://youtu.be/iyII4Rpid8I


2020/2021
SP: "Twilight Waltz" by Takashi Kako performed by Taro Hakase
FS: "Yumeji's Theme" by Umebayashi Shigeru, performed by Gidon Kremer; "Sikriadas" by Inti Illimani; choreo by Stéphane Lambiel, David Wilson

2020 Japanese Nationals
SP: https://youtu.be/KQN2Mo98QRs
FS: https://youtu.be/-5l7TuEc_2g

2020 NHK Trophy
SP: https://youtu.be/9Jg1AUP83cE
FS: https://youtu.be/tqBzOsdOkSQ

2019/2020
SP: "Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II; choreo by Stephane Lambiel
FS: "Yumeji's Theme" and "Sikuriadas;" choreo by Stephane Lambiel

2019/2020 Japanese Nationals
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkRrDuP7eA0
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km8ZncWpCl8

2019/2020 Japanese Junior Nationals
SP: no video found
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLZz9NUeYgA

2019 JGP Gdansk
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi7vzRlGJ5g
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb0hENt_ndo

2019 JGP Courchevel, France
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFbd3zuOaz0
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvdSQhVfcc0

2018/2019
SP: "Scheherazade" by Nikoai Rimsky-Korsakov
FS: "Piano Concerto in F" by Andre Previn
Ex: "The Sea and Sinbad's Ship"

2019 World Junior Championship
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjg-MqZYwjw / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSJtztZo1NQ (fancam)
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue0jY91Z-k8 / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJWiPpd9Ey4 (fancam)

2018/19 Japan National Championships
SP:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYdweNbhfw8
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMhdiujHMwE

2018/19 Japan Junior National Championships
SP: no video found
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeA7c7brwC8

2018 JGP Ljubljana, Slovenia
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LIaW0cJ8v8
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRGEJ8mikw

2018 JGP Bratislava, Slovakia
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8V_L07hWkQ
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbsykwNS8J4

2017/2018
SP: "The Swan" from "The Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns
FS: "La La Land" soundtrack

2017/18 Japanese National Championships
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqW3FuqzlSE
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8AljvjA_8w / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOXun8SFKP8

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Competitive History​

		Short program		Free skating		Total
Competition	Level	Score	No	Score	No	Score	No
2021/2022
2021 Cup of Austria	Senior	54.34	6	95.62	15	149.96	9
2021 Eastern Sectionals	Senior	56.55	3	106.73	4	163.28	4
2021 Tokyo Regionals	Senior	66.26	2	104.16	4	170.42	4
2020/2021
2020 Japanese Championships	Senior	64.56	9	121.62	12	186.18	11
2020 NHK Trophy	Senior	59.83	8	102.41	12	162.24	10
2020 Eastern Sectionals	Senior	58.35	4	97.62	9	155.97	5
2020 Japan Open	Senior	-	-	-	-	112.63	3
2019/2020
2020 Jr. World Championships	Junior	62.85	10	96.62	16	159.47	14
2019/20 Japanese National Championships	Senior	65.53	7	128.43	3	193.96	3
2019/20 Japan Junior Championships	Junior	63.55	2	115.40	2	178.95	2
2019/20 Eastern Section Championships	Junior	59.06	1	91.28	4	150.34	3
2019 JGP Gdansk	Junior	67.70	2	110.16	7	177.86	5
2019 JGP Courchevel, France	Junior	57.75	6	113.92	4	171.67	5
2018/2019
2019 World Junior Championship	Junior	57.65	9	99.82	13	157.47	12
2018/19 Japanese National Championships	Senior	64.66	7	118.45	10	183.11	10
2018/19 Japanese Junior National Championships	Junior	52.05	12	106.11	3	158.16	3
2018/19 Eastern Sectionals	Junior	58!69	1	114.86	1	173.55	1
2018 JGP Ljubljana, Slovenia	Junior	66.85	1	100.64	9	167.49	5
2018 JGP Bratislava, Slovakia	Junior	58.89	5	114.95	6	173.84	5
2017/2018
2018 Bavarian Open	Junior	61.39	1	107.66	1	169.05	1
2017/18 Japanese National Championships	Senior	52.13	22	106.03	19	158.16	21
2017/18 Japanese Junior National Championships	Junior	61.49	3	106.03	6	167.52	6
2017/18 Eastern Sectionals	Junior	49.63	10	107.80	5	157.43	5
2017/18 Tokyo Regionals	Junior	53.51	2	105.58	2	159.09	2
2016/2017
2016/17 Japanese Junior National Championships	Junior	39.87	27	FNR	39.87	27
2016/17 Eastern Sectionals	Junior	47.49	3	81.84	4	129.43	3
2016/17 Kanto Regionals	Junior	41.05	9	69.59	8	110.64	8
2015/2016
2015/16 Japan Junior National Championships	Junior	44.17	27	FNR	44.17	27
2015/16 Eastern Sectionals	Junior	48.09	5	86.35	6	134.44	4
2015/16 Tokyo Regionals	Junior	43.76	5	82.52	4	126.28	5
2014/2015
2014/15 Japan Junior National Championships	Junior	47.09	13	80.11	15	127.20	15
2014/15 Japanese Novice Championships	Adv. Novice	-	-	77.99	6
2014/15 Tokyo Regional	Adv. Novice	-	-	68.89	5
2013–14 season
2013/14 Japan Novice Championships	Advanced novice			55.07	36
2012–13 season
2012/13 Japan Novice Championships	Basic novice B			68.34	4
2012/13 Tokyo Regional Championships	Basic novice B			52.39	4
2011–12 season
2011/12 Japan Novice Championships	Basic novice B			53.82	9
2011/12 Tokyo Regional Championships	Basic novice B			50.34	7

Original Post by chopinskate
Lutz appreciation post:

https://youtu.be/rbsykwNS8J4?t=49s
https://youtu.be/rbsykwNS8J4?t=2m5s



Coach: Shoichiro Tsuzuki

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

She has that Zijun Li technique

 

[yoloaxel]

I was super impressed by her lovely lutz! Good luck with her later assignments

 

[breadstal]

Her toe jumps, especially lutz are

 

[rikaquegira]

I’m curious to know where this young lady is going. She could be one strong Japanese skater, just needs more packaging, which should come with time. I wish her a bright career! Tomoe and that girl from Hong Kong were the nicest surprises for me in this first JGP event.
I’ll forever treasure Tomoe’s toe jumps. I read somewhere that she learned to jump with Yuzuru’s old coach. I don’t know if that’s true but it just might be.

 

[chopinskate]

I’ll forever treasure Tomoe’s toe jumps. I read somewhere that she learned to jump with Yuzuru’s old coach. I don’t know if that’s true but it just might be.

Shoichiro Tsuzuki, yes.

 

[daphenaxa]

I wonder if she will get a second assignment because for the moment Moa Iwano is getting a second assignement but Tomoe scored higher than her with same placement...

 

[daphenaxa]

Beautiful skate today and deservedly in 1st after SP! all the best for the free!!

 

[Mohacz]

I've just updated Tomoe's OP. I've added all the results, programs and as many videos as I could find. Enjoy

 

[Mohacz]

Tomoe will participate in the JGP Courchevel:

http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03109474.htm

 

[cohkaix]

There should be an updated as it was confirmed after the JSF junior FS skaters' camp that Tomoe had a coach switch.
Her new coaches: Yutaka Higuchi and Yukina Ota
So now she's 'relocated' to Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink

 

[Mohacz]

There should be an updated as it was confirmed after the JSF junior FS skaters' camp that Tomoe had a coach switch.
Her new coaches: Yutaka Higuchi and Yukina Ota
So now she's 'relocated' to Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink

Thanks for the info! I've already included the coaching change in her OP.

 

[Lunalovesskating]

Tomoe's SP dress is so beautiful. Her 2A during the warm up was big.

 

[Maagii]

I have just watched Tomoe's SP. The speed, 2A, 3lz, every movement to the music and flow were absolutely amazing (she reminds me sooo much of Yuna btw). I just wish she hadnt turned 3toe loop in her combo and solo 3 loop into doubles. However, I wish her to wrap those nerves under her hand and show her consistent side in her FS. Goodluck Tomoe.

 

[MiraiFan]

Gorgeous program--so nice to see skaters using classical pieces. Her jumps are huge--she just needs the confidence to really go for things. My favorite Japanese junior. Gambatte for the free skate Tomoe-san!

 

[flanker]

Full competitive results added to wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe_Kawabata

 

[Giu]

Why didn't she compete at Jnats?

 

[rabidline]

Why didn't she compete at Jnats?

 

[Azikin]

That's sad, hoping to see her soon!

 

[gsk8]