Overview

• Miyake opened her campaign in Uji by cleanly landing a combination triple toe loop, a double Axel, and a triple Lutz.
• She acknowledged the combo timing felt tight and the Axel was not her best but said she refocused to execute the Lutz well.
• She intends to attempt a triple Axel in the free skate after landing it on her first try in morning practice.
• World champion Kaori Sakamoto phoned Miyake before the event with a nudge to show up for morning practice and a message to enjoy the skate.
• Mai Mihara sits second with 65.60 points, with the free program set for Oct. 5 at Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena.