2015–16 Japan Figure Skating Championships | |
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Type: | National championship |
Date: | 24–27 December 2015 (S) 21–23 November 2015 (J) |
Season: | 2015–16 |
Location: |
Sapporo, Hokkaido (S) Hitachinaka, Ibaraki (J) |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Yuzuru Hanyu (S) Sota Yamamoto (J) |
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Ladies' singles: Satoko Miyahara (S) Wakaba Higuchi (J) |
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Pair skating: Sumire Suto / Francis Boudreau Audet (S) Riku Miura / Shoya Ichihashi (J) |
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Ice dancing: Kana Muramoto / Chris Reed (S) Rikako Fukase / Aru Tateno (J) |
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Previous: 2014–15 Japan Championships |
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Next: 2016–17 Japan Championships |
The 2015–16 Japan Figure Skating Championships was held in December 2015 in Sapporo. It was the 84th edition of the event. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
The 2015–16 Senior Championships took place on 24–27 December 2015 at the Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
* Nakashio withdrew due to injury sustained during practice before the Short Program was held.
The 2015–16 Junior Championships took place on 21–23 November 2015 in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki. Medals were awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, and ice dancing. There was no junior pairs event during the Junior Championship. The junior pairs event was held during the senior competition on 24–27 December 2015.
Based on the results of the National Championships, as well as international ISU-sanctioned competitions, the Japan Skating Federation selected the following skaters for international competitions in the second half of the 2015–16 season.