Rika Kihira shares Instagram update following variety show appearance

Figure skater Rika Kihira, 24, recently shared updates on her Instagram following her second appearance on the variety program ‘Odoru! Sanma Goten’, her first in approximately five years. Kihira posted photos showcasing her appearance in a lace mini-dress and shared that the studio atmosphere was filled with laughter.

The post featured a notable three-shot with fellow skaters Kaori Sakamoto and Niina Higuchi. Followers reacted positively to the reunion of the three athletes.

Kihira, who transitioned to ice dance after forming a partnership with Shingo Nishiyama, recently competed in the Kinoshita Group Cup. She has expressed her intention to continue training with the goal of competing in the 2030 Olympics.