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Japan's Murakami performs at NHK Trophy skating gala

Japan's Murakami performs at NHK Trophy skating gala

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan performs in the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Japan's Mura performs in NHK Trophy skating exhibition

Japan's Mura performs in NHK Trophy skating exhibition

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. Mura finished third in the men's program on the previous day to book a spot for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona.

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Japan's D. Murakami at NHK Trophy skating exhibition

Japan's D. Murakami at NHK Trophy skating exhibition

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. He won his first career ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Canada's Poje, Weaver win NHK Trophy

Canada's Poje, Weaver win NHK Trophy

OSAKA, Japan - Andrew Poje (L) and Kaitlyn Weaver of Canada perform during the free program for the ice dance event of the NHK Trophy figure skating at Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. The Canadian pair won the event with 169.42 points to advance to the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan holds up the gold medal for the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Mura won the bronze medal to book a spot for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Mura won the bronze medal to book a spot for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Gold medalist Daisuke Murakami of Japan (C), flanked by silver medalist Sergei Voronov of Russia (L) and bronze medalist Takahito Mura of Japan, smiles during the award ceremony for the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan acknowledges the crowed after his performance in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan poses as he finishes his performance in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Hanyu spins at NHK free skate program

Japan's Hanyu spins at NHK free skate program

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan spins in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. He finished fourth to clinch a spot in the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona.

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Gracie Gold wins women's NHK Trophy figure skating event

Gracie Gold wins women's NHK Trophy figure skating event

OSAKA, Japan - Gracie Gold of the United States performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Gold won the gold to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona in December.

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Miyahara made a podium finish in third.

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Murakami wins gold in NHK Trophy figure skating

Murakami wins gold in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan finishes his performance in the men's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Murakami won the gold and his first career Grand Prix series title.

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Gracie Gold of U.S. wins NHK Trophy figure skating

Gracie Gold of U.S. wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - (From L) Silver medalist Alena Leonova of Russia, gold medalist Gracie Gold of the United States and bronze medalist Satoko Miyahara of Japan pose for photos during the award ceremony for the women's skating event of the NHK Trophy figure skating at Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014.

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Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - World and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Hanyu finished fourth to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona in December.

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Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. She finished in fourth place.

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Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. She finished in fourth place.

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan holds the bronze medal she won in the women's singles at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka.

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Miyahara made a podium finish in third.

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Miyahara made a podium finish in third.

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Mura takes lead in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Mura takes lead in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Takahito Mura gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Mura, who won Skate Canada, the second event on the ISU Grand Prix series, took the lead in the men's short program, scoring a personal best in the short skate with 86.28 points.

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Mura takes lead in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Mura takes lead in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Takahito Mura gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Mura, who won Skate Canada, the second event on the ISU Grand Prix series, took the lead in the men's short program, scoring a personal best in the short skate with 86.28 points.

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Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Hanyu, who suffered an injury last month at the Cup of China, was fifth in the men's short program.

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Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Murakami gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. He was third in the men's short program.

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Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu falls down during his performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Hanyu, who suffered an injury last month at the Cup of China, was fifth in the men's short program.

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Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

Hanyu 5th in NHK Trophy after men's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Hanyu, who suffered an injury last month at the Cup of China, was fifth in the men's short program.

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Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after women's short program

Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after women's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Kanako Murakami gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, Japan. She was third in the women's short program, trailing leader Gracie Gold of the United States by 3.78 points.

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Miyahara 4th in NHK Trophy after women's short program

Miyahara 4th in NHK Trophy after women's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Satoko Miyahara gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, Japan. She finished fourth in the women's short program with 60.69.

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Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after women's short program

Murakami 3rd in NHK Trophy after women's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Kanako Murakami gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, Japan. She was third in the women's short program, trailing leader Gracie Gold of the United States by 3.78 points.

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Miyahara 4th in NHK Trophy after women's short program

Miyahara 4th in NHK Trophy after women's short program

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Satoko Miyahara gives a performance at the NHK Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, Japan. She finished fourth in the women's short program with 60.69.

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Asada wins national c'ships

Asada wins national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Former two-time world champion Mao Asada performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She captured the women's title.

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Asada wins national c'ships

Asada wins national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Former two-time world champion Mao Asada performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She captured the women's title.

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Asada wins national c'ships

Asada wins national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Former two-time world champion Mao Asada performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She captured the women's title.

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Asada wins national c'ships

Asada wins national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Former two-time world champion Mao Asada performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She captured the women's title.

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Asada wins national c'ships

Asada wins national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Former two-time world champion Mao Asada performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She captured the women's title.

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Suzuki 2nd at national c'ships

Suzuki 2nd at national c'ships

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Suzuki performs during the free skate of the figure skating national championships at Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 25, 2011. She came in second place.

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Medalists at Japan figure skating nationals

Medalists at Japan figure skating nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Takahashi (C), Takahiko Kozuka (L) and Yuzuru Hanyu show their medals after finishing first, second and third, respectively, at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011.

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Takahashi wins nationals

Takahashi wins nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Takahashi performs in the men's free skate during the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. Takahashi won the men's title at the championships.

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Takahashi wins nationals

Takahashi wins nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Takahashi performs in the men's free skate during the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. Takahashi won the men's title at the championships.

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Asada at national championships

Asada at national championships

OSAKA, Japan - Two-time world champion Mao Asada performs in the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. Asada, appearing in her first competition since her mother passed away on Dec. 9, placed second after the short program.

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Asada at national championships

Asada at national championships

OSAKA, Japan - Two-time world champion Mao Asada performs in the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. Asada, appearing in her first competition since her mother passed away on Dec. 9, placed second after the short program.

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Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami performs during the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. The 17-year-old took the lead after the short program.

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Asada at national championships

Asada at national championships

OSAKA, Japan - Two-time world champion Mao Asada performs in the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. Asada, appearing in her first competition since her mother passed away on Dec. 9, placed second after the short program.

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Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami performs during the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. The 17-year-old took the lead after the short program.

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Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

Murakami takes lead after SP at nationals

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami performs during the women's short program at the national figure skating championships at the Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture on Dec. 24, 2011. The 17-year-old took the lead after the short program.

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