# Japanese figure skaters on variety television

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-figure-skaters-on-variety-television
> Updated: 2026-09-28T22:11:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Japanese figure skaters have recently appeared on the variety program ‘Odoru! Sanma Goten!!’ to discuss their professional lives and personal experiences.

Initial coverage focused on Rika Kihira, who shared updates on social media following her first appearance on the program in approximately five years. Her appearance included photos with fellow skaters Kaori Sakamoto and Niina Higuchi.

Subsequent coverage detailed a special episode featuring a larger group of athletes, including Mai Asada, Nobunari Oda, Rika Kihira, Kaori Sakamoto, and Narumi Takahashi. The skaters shared anecdotes regarding the pressures of competition, health management, and coaching. They also discussed professional superstitions, such as the belief that wearing blue costumes may increase the likelihood of winning Olympic gold, and personal habits related to competition preparation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Figure skaters gather on Japanese variety show to share career anecdotes

Japanese figure skaters, including Mai Asada and Kaori Sakamoto, appeared on ‘Odorru! Sanma Goten!!’ to share personal anecdotes, Olympic superstitions, and the challenges of professional skating.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/figure-skaters-gather-on-japanese-variety-show-to-share-career-anecdotes

### 2026-09-22: Rika Kihira shares Instagram update following variety show appearance

Figure skater Rika Kihira shared photos from her appearance on ‘Odoru! Sanma Goten’, featuring a reunion shot with skaters Kaori Sakamoto and Niina Higuchi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rika-kihira-shares-instagram-update-following-variety-show-appearance

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