2024 Japanese National Championships: Info & Streaming
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The Japanese National Championships takes place in Osaka this week! More information will be added to this post when available.
See also: 2024-25 Japanese Domestic Competitions; 2024-25 Minor National Championships
Results | Schedule | Website | Fuji TV | Medalists on Ice
SCHEDULE
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.
Dec. 20: Men’s SP 12:30; Women’s SP 17:30
Dec. 21: Rhythm Dance 13:30; Pairs’ SP 14:45; Men’s FS 15:45
Dec. 22: Free Dance 12:30; Pairs’ FS 14:10; Women’s FS 15:45
Dec. 23: Medalists on Ice (Gala) 15:00
TV SCHEDULE
Fuji TV: Fuji TV and related channels will broadcast the competition. Pairs, ice dance, and earlier groups of singles will air live on CS Fuji TWO and BS Fuji, while later groups of singles will air on Fuji TV. Fuji TV broadcasts may be tape delayed. See the linked timetable for more info. Schedule in JST:
12/20: Men SP Group 1-3 12:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Women SP Group 1-3 17:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men & Women SP Group 4-5 19:00 (Fuji TV; delayed?)
12/21: Rhythm Dance 13:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Pairs SP 14:45 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men FS Group 1-3 15:45 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Men FS Group 3-4 19:00 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/22: Free Dance 12:30 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Pairs FS 14:10 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Women FS Group 1-3 15:45 (CS Fuji TWO, live); Women FS Group 3-4 19:00 (Fuji TV, delayed?)
12/23: Medalists on Ice 15:00 (CS Fuji TWO, live)
HOW TO WATCH
To access streams and videos that are region-restricted to Japan, try to use a VPN set to a Japanese server location. We recommend testing your setup before the competition starts! (Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any streams linked in this post.)
Fan streams: The following fan streams may show the competition; check when the events are on. There are no regional restrictions. More links will be added if available.
Fuji on Demand: Fuji on Demand (FOD) is the official streaming service of Fuji TV. It will livestream and archive the entire competition and gala for subscribers. FOD is blocked outside of Japan but can be accessed with a VPN.
TVer: TVer will show the later groups of the singles competitions. Broadcasts may be tape delayed. The streams are free but blocked outside of Japan. They can be accessed with a VPN. Schedule and links:
12/20: Men & Women SP Group 4-5 19:06 (delayed?)
12/21: Men FS Group 3-4 19:06 (delayed?)
12/22: Women FS Group 3-4 19:08 (delayed?)
IPTV services: Various IPTV services are available for watching Japanese TV channels outside of Japan. You will need to download and install software on your computer, phone or TV. All services require a subscription, but a trial period is available for a small fee. Videos are temporarily archived for 2-4 weeks. We recommend buying a tier that includes CS Fuji in order to access more of the competition.
Nozomi (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, middle tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day trial period)
Kaeri TV (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day trial period)
Himawari (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers CS Fuji. 3-day and 7-day trial periods) - Not compatible with PC or Mac
Muji TV (lowest tier offers Fuji TV, highest tier offers BS Fuji, CS Fuji not available. 3-day trial period)
Other streams: See this website for possible Fuji TV streams.
Extras: The Fuji TV Sports Youtube channel will livestream backstage events such as order draws and press conferences. The channel also uploads some skaters’ performances. Videos are blocked outside of Japan but can be accessed with a VPN.
12/19: Short Program Draw 18:30
12/21: Men’s FS Press Conference 20:54
12/22: Women’s FS Press Conference 21:10
12/23: World Team Press Conference 21:00
On demand: Videos may be uploaded online by fans. Search skaters' names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.
