A look at Japan Open, which featured many of the top skaters in the world
Read More2016 Japan Open play-by-play/results
Play-by-play and results for the (tape delayed) Japan Open
Read MoreChampions galore at the 2016 Japan Open
As always, Japan Open is going to be full of great skaters
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2016 U.S. Nationals preview (men): Depleted field but still plenty exciting
Men's preview and predictions for the 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Read More2016 Medal Winners Open results: Men and ladies
Jeremy Abbott and Joannie Rochette won the 2016 Medal Winners Open
Read More2015 Japan Open play-by-play/results: Men's and ladies free skate
Mao Asada and Shoma Uno lead Japan to a landslide victory at the 2015 Japan Open.
Read MoreJapan Open preview: Kicking the door open to the season this week
Japan Open: A preview
Read MoreStar-studded lineup at 2015 Japan Open
Even though a few smaller international competitions take place in before it, for many - and definitely for me - the Japan Open marks the unofficial beginning of the skating season. Why? Just look at the invited skaters.
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