History of Japan Open (figure skating) in Timeline

The Japan Open is an annual international figure skating team competition held in Japan each autumn, organized by the Japan Skating Federation. Initially an individual competition (1997-2001) across all disciplines, it transitioned to its current team format in 2006. Skaters, competing in men's and women's singles, perform only a free program. Individual scores are then aggregated to determine the overall team standings, showcasing a blend of individual skill contributing to a collective team result.

1997: Japan Open individual competition

In 1997, Japan Open was an individual competition in all four figure skating disciplines.

2001: Japan Open individual competition

Until 2001, Japan Open was an individual competition in all four figure skating disciplines.

March 14, 2006: 2006 Japan Open

On March 14, 2006, the 2006 Japan Open event was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

2006: Japan Open team competition

In 2006, the Japan Open adopted the current format, which is a team competition.

April 29, 2007: 2007 Japan Open

On April 29, 2007, the 2007 Japan Open event was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

April 20, 2008: 2008 Japan Open

On April 20, 2008, the 2008 Japan Open event was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 3, 2009: 2009 Japan Open

On October 3, 2009, the 2009 Japan Open event was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 2, 2010: 2010 Japan Open

On October 2, 2010, the 2010 Japan Open event was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 1, 2011: 2011 Japan Open

On October 1, 2011, the 2011 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 6, 2012: 2012 Japan Open

On October 6, 2012, the 2012 Japan Open competition was held.

October 5, 2013: 2013 Japan Open

On October 5, 2013, the 2013 Japan Open competition was held.

October 4, 2014: 2014 Japan Open

On October 4, 2014, the 2014 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 3, 2015: 2015 Japan Open

On October 3, 2015, the 2015 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 1, 2016: 2016 Japan Open

On October 1, 2016, the 2016 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 7, 2017: 2017 Japan Open

On October 7, 2017, the 2017 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 6, 2018: 2018 Japan Open

On October 6, 2018, the 2018 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 5, 2019: 2019 Japan Open

On October 5, 2019, the 2019 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 3, 2020: 2020 Japan Open

On October 3, 2020, the 2020 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 2, 2021: 2021 Japan Open

On October 2, 2021, the 2021 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 8, 2022: 2022 Japan Open

On October 8, 2022, the 2022 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

October 7, 2023: 2023 Japan Open

On October 7, 2023, the 2023 Japan Open competition was held at the Saitama Super Arena.

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