Japanese mogul skier Horishima Ikuma has won bronze for the second consecutive time. Mogul skiing, a freestyle event that includes high speed, bumps, and jumps, took center stage as Horishima successfully defended his title. The competition was fiercely intense, reflecting the high standards of the winter sports arena.

In Japan, winter sports, particularly mogul skiing, have seen a surge in popularity due to the country's snowy weather conditions and ample mountain slopes. Japanese citizens take pride in their athlete's achievements on a global scale, with Horishima's win reinforcing their sense of national pride.

Like in the US or EU, athlete's successes in international events are celebrated in Japan and attract a great deal of attention from the public and media, displaying similarities in the passion and importance given to sport across cultures.