In Photos: A look back at Mao Asada's figure skating life

Mao Asada is seen at the Sochi Olympics after completing the free style program, on Feb. 20, 2014. (Mainichi Photo/Taichi Kaizuka)

Mao Asada performs during the 2016 Japan Figure Skating Championships in Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 24, 2016. (Mainichi)

Mao Asada shows off her silver medal at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 25, 2010. (Mainichi Photo/Osamu Sukagawa)

In this Nov. 24, 2002 file photo, a young Mao Asada is seen performing in Nagoya. (Mainichi)

A young Mao Asada performs during the 2004 Japan Figure Skating Championships in Yokohama on Dec. 26, 2004. (Mainichi)

Figure skater Mao Asada is seen at her high school entrance ceremony in Nagoya, on April 7, 2006. (Mainichi)

Mao Asada is seen performing with her dog Aero in Nagano, on Jan. 4, 2007. (Mainichi)

Mao Asada performs during the Vancouver Olympics short program on Feb. 23, 2010. (Mainichi Photo/Satoru Ishii)

Mao Asada, dressed in her coming-of-age kimono, poses for a photo in Nagoya, on Jan. 6, 2011. (Mainichi)

A composite photo of Mao Asada's triple axel jump at the Sochi Olympics, on Feb. 20, 2014. (Mainichi)

Mao Asada and Yuzuru Hanyu, winners of the 2014 world championships, perform together during the exhibition program after the competition at Saitama Super Arena, on March 30, 2014. (Mainichi)