Overview
- The pair confirmed at a Tokyo news conference that they are ending their competitive careers.
- They said they felt they had done all they could, with Ryuichi Kihara saying he aimed to stop after winning the Olympics.
- Riku Miura said the choice was set after their Olympic free skate, when they also decided to skip the World Championships.
- Kihara plans to work as a professional skater and hopes to teach or perform small shows to share pairs skills.
- Sponsor Kinoshita Group said it wants to create an academy for the duo as a way to carry their approach into the next generation.