Overview

• Saki Miyake posted 68.56 points to top the women's short program at the Kinki regional qualifier in Uji, Kyoto.
• Mai Mihara scored 65.60 for second after her planned triple–triple combination became a triple–double late in the program.
• Miyake said she plans to attempt a triple Axel in the free skate and reported strong reps in the morning practice.
• Both skaters represent Sysmex, and Miyake shared a lighthearted pre-event phone exchange with training mate Kaori Sakamoto.
• The free skate on Oct. 5 at Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena will set final placements and determine qualifiers for nationals.