Overview
- Sakuma addressed fans on December 9 at a sponsor’s appreciation event held in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward.
- She reflected on the season by saying, “There were difficult times, but it was a very good season.”
- Regional outlets Nishinippon and Hokkaido Shimbun reported the appearance the same day, with full articles available to subscribers.
- Chunichi reported that she posted four victories this season, beginning with her first tour win in April.
- She said mentor Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki noted she still has not won one of Japan’s four domestic majors.