Narumi Takahashi Reveals the Harsh Financial Realities of Figure Skating: '60,000 Yen per Lesson' and 'Skyrocketing Ice Show Fees' | 'Nananee Chika ABEMA' #120

ABEMA broadcasted episode #120 of 'Nananee Chika ABEMA,' featuring Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori, on May 31, 2026. Former figure skater and TV personality Narumi Takahashi made her first appearance on the show, revealing the hidden realities of the figure skating world. Takahashi shared, 'Renting an ice rink for a 90-minute lesson costs about 60,000 yen. On top of that, you have to pay coaching fees. Since I also took ballet and other lessons, my parents spent an unimaginable amount of money.' She also shared the more glamorous side, noting that winning medals leads to flight upgrades and that ice show fees increase significantly. She also spoke about Ryuichi Kihara of the 'RikuRyu' pair, saying, 'He was very popular with older women and had a personality that made you want to protect him.' The episode also featured influencers and winners of teen beauty pageants, providing a deep dive into their private lives.