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Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara expressed his intention not to return catalog gifts distributed by Prime Minister Suga's office to newly elected party members, citing their usefulness for legislative activities.

The Japanese figure skating pair, Miura Rika and Kihara Ryuichi, celebrated their historic gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during a press conference in Tokyo.

Japanese figure skating pair Rikuryu, consisting of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, won Japan's first gold medal in pairs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and discussed their emotional journey in a press conference after the event.

The article discusses the emotional experience of figure skaters at the recent events in Milan, highlighting the performances of Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura, as well as the disappointments faced by other competitors including Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin.

Japanese figure skating duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara overcame a difficult short program performance to succeed in the free skate at the Olympics.

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with insights from former Olympian Narumi Takahashi on their performance and the history of Japanese pairs in the sport.

Japanese figure skating pair Miura Rika and Kihara Ryūichi received high praise from their rivals after scoring a record high of 158.13 points at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have won the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in the figure skating pairs event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Rika Miura and Ryuuichi Kihara made history by winning Japan's first-ever medal in figure skating pairs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after a stunning comeback performance in the free skate event.

The Japanese duo of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara secured the gold medal in the pairs figure skating competition at the Olympic Games in Milan.

The RikuRyū figure skating pair of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi redeemed themselves by delivering a flawless performance to secure a gold medal and set a new world record at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

The formation of figure skating duo RikuRyuu is recounted, highlighting the journey of skaters Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura as they return to their roots in Nagoya for competition preparation.

At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Japanese figure skater Rikiya Kihara was unable to move for more than 10 seconds after their performance due to a major mistake in their routine, resulting in a disappointing fifth place in the short program despite their preparations.

The duo of Rika Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'Rikuryu,' are strong contenders for the gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, as the article reflects on their journey with selected photos.

The Japanese figure skating pair of Riku Miura and Ruyichi Kihara won gold in pairs skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the process.

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara secured a 5th place finish in the short program at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with ambitions to improve in the free skate.

In the second qualifying event for the Milan-Cortina Olympic figure skating team, the pair of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuuichi, known as 'Rikuryu', achieved their personal best score to rank first, leading Japan to a sixth-place finish.

Ryuichi Kihara's journey in figure skating highlights his father's cautious support for his transition from singles to pairs, amidst the low status of pair skating in Japan.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unexpectedly missed an NHK debate due to a hand injury, leading to internal questioning over her ability to participate in a later campaign speech for the House of Representatives election.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi missed an NHK debate due to a worsening of her rheumatoid arthritis, a decision made by Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Kihara after her condition deteriorated from excessive handshaking.

With just four days to go before the Feb 2 opening of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Japan's figure skating team, represented by the pair of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, practiced at the competition venue, showcasing their recovery and preparation for an unprecedented medal run.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara announced that the official visit of UAE President Muhammad to Japan, scheduled for next week, has been postponed at the request of the UAE, possibly influenced by the escalating situation in Iran.