Still reeling from falling short of her first Olympic gold, the four-time Olympic medallist’s skating career is effectively over. But she is quickly turning the page to a new life as “Coach Sakamoto.” Read our exclusive interview with the beloved Japanese star.

Japan's total of 24 medals was six higher than the previous record set at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.

Of the 24 medals Japan won, a record for the nation at a Winter Games, the gold for Miura and Kihara was arguably the most memorable.

Team USA’s Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn were two of the female figure skaters who drew a lot of attention during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Kaori Sakamoto of Japan headed to Italy for her third Olympics.

The head of Team Japan for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has praised the group. It captured 24 medals -- the country's best-ever tally at any Winter Games.

Japan's Ami Nakai topped the figure skating women's singles competition at the Milan/Cortina Winter Olympics after the short program on Tuesday. Nakai had a score of 78.

Japan won the bronze medal in the women's team pursuit event in the speed skating competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Tuesday.

Japan's Mari Fukada wins gold, and Kokomo Murase took home the bronze.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics had the perfect recipe for unforgettable television. We saw packed venues, prime time pressure, and moments that cut through the noise even if you did not follow winter sports all season.

At the foot of an active volcano in northern Japan, shouts ring out, competitors size each other up and snowballs whistle through the air in a