Overview
- On January 9, Yoshida held an open practice in Hachinohe, Aomori, skating for about two hours in a relaxed setting.
- She and coach Yu Oikawa closely reviewed her start posture and other fine points during the session.
- Yoshida acknowledged pre-Olympic nerves, saying she hopes the race will be over quickly.
- She will prioritize domestic preparation and will not race at the ISU World Cup final in Germany scheduled for January 23–25.
- Named to Japan’s speed skating team, she is tuning up for the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening in about a month.