Japan Open (figure skating)

The Japan Open is an annual senior international figure skating team competition organized by the Japan Skating Federation. From 1997 until 2001, Japan Open was an individual competition in all four figure skating disciplines. The current format, a team competition, was established in 2006. The competition is held every autumn in Japan. Invited skaters compete in men's and women’s singles. Skaters perform a free program but no short. Individual results are combined for a team standing.

2023
The 2023 competition was held on October 7, 2023 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2022
The 2022 competition was held on October 8, 2022 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2021
The 2021 competition was held on October 2, 2021 at the Saitama Super Arena.

Like the previous year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition featured two teams composed entirely of domestic Japanese skaters, rather than the traditional three teams drawn from their respective regions (Europe, Japan, and North America) However, only senior amateur skaters were included, whereas traditionally, professional skaters are also included and the previous year featured several junior skaters as well.

2020
The 2020 competition was held on October 3, 2020 at the Saitama Super Arena.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition featured two teams composed of domestic Japanese skaters only, rather than the traditional three teams drawn from their respective regions (Europe, Japan, and North America). Senior, junior, and professional skaters will be included.

2019
The 2019 competition was held on October 5, 2019 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2018
The 2018 competition was held on October 6, 2018 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2017
The 2017 competition was held on October 7, 2017 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2016
The 2016 competition was held on October 1, 2016 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2015
The 2015 competition was held on October 3, 2015 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2014
The 2014 competition was held on October 4, 2014 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2013
The 2013 competition was held on October 5, 2013.

2012
The 2012 competition was held on October 6, 2012.

2011
The 2011 competition was held on October 1, 2011 at the Saitama Super Arena.

Ladies
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva replaced the injured Sarah Meier.

2010
The 2010 event was held on October 2, 2010 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2009
The 2009 event was held on October 3, 2009 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2008
The 2008 event was held on April 20, 2008 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2007
The 2007 event was held on April 29, 2007 at the Saitama Super Arena.

2006
The 2006 event was held on March 14, 2006 at the Saitama Super Arena.