Asada returns to Japan after world c'ships

Asada returns to Japan after world c'ships

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada returns to Japan at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture on March 31 after placing fourth at the World Figure Skating Championships in the United States.

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