Arakawa had planned to retire after the 2004 World Championships , but her victory there convinced her to change her plans .
She was the third Japanese woman to win this title after Midori Ito who won in 1989 and Yuka Sato in 1994 .
Arakawa had planned to retire after the 2004 World Championships , but woman 's victory there convinced her to change her plans .
She was the third Japanese woman to win this title after Midori Ito who won in 1989 and Yuka Sato in 1994 .