Qualifying Competitions in Japan
Competitions organized by the Japan Skating Federation begin with 6 block championships:
- Block 1: Northeast/Hokkaidō
- Block 2: Kantō region
- Block 3: Tokyo
- Block 4: Chūbu region
- Block 5: Kinki
- Block 6: Shikoku/Kyūshū
The block championships are held in October. In November, there are two regional championships -- East Japanese and West Japanese -- leading to the Japan Figure Skating Championships for senior-level skaters, which are usually held in December. National competitions for novice and junior competitors are held separately. In Japan, the levels follow the ISU age guidelines for junior and senior level competitors, so that skaters who are age-eligible for both ISU junior and senior events often compete in both national competitions. The national championships in synchronized skating are also held as a separate event.
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