Why You Should Visit
Figure skater Daisuke Takahashi — Japan's first men's Olympic medallist in the sport (bronze, Vancouver 2010) and first men's world champion the same year — gives a talk at Swan Hall in Itami. In conversation with freelance announcer Yoshiko Kamide, he covers his competitive career, his switch to ice dance and his life today as a show skater, with stories beyond the rink. Entry is free, with 150 seats allocated by lottery; applications open on 15 October.
Essentials
- location
- Swan Hall, 3F Multipurpose Hall
- period
- December 6, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 14:00–15:00 (doors 13:00)
- cost
- Free (by lottery)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- From JR or Hankyu Itami Station, take city bus route 14 to Itami Shiyakusho-mae, then 6 min on foot. By car, about 300 m north of the Shiyakusho-mae junction on Route 171.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Applications: 10:00 Thu 15 Oct to 17:00 Sun 15 Nov 2026, at the Swan Hall office, by phone (072-779-5661) or via the online form (it shows as closed until applications open).
・One application per person, up to 2 people including a companion; duplicate applications are void
・Not first-come: seats are decided by lottery after the deadline, and winners are contacted
・On the day, the applicant and companion must show photo ID (My Number card, driving licence, etc.) - NOTE
Speakers
- Daisuke Takahashi (professional figure skater)
- MC: Yoshiko Kamide (freelance announcer)
Takahashi's career highlights
- 2002: World Junior champion (first Japanese man)
- 2010: Vancouver Olympic bronze and World champion (both firsts for a Japanese man)
- 2022: All-Japan ice dance champion (first to win national titles in both singles and ice dance)
- 2023: Retired from competition; now a show skater
*Parking is limited; public transport is recommended
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Swan Hall, 3F Multipurpose Hall, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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