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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.19 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/hanyu-3-11-interview/ Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319053025/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/hanyu-3-11-interview/ DeepEdge Plus Yuzuru Hanyu’s thoughts on the 15th year since the Great East Japan Earthquake: “I will continue to convey it 5 years, 10 years into the future.” Fifteen years have passed since the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake. On March 10, Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time consecutive Winter Olympic champion in men’s figure skating, responded to a Kyodo News interview in his hometown of Sendai and spoke of his resolve: “It is necessary to keep preparing for disasters that may happen again at any time. As someone who experienced ‘3.11,’ I want to continue sending out messages 5 years from now and 10 years from now so that it can be connected to disaster-damage reduction.”

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380507 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260314061931/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380507 Tokyo Sport Yuzuru Hanyu – The mission of connecting lives on 3.11 People like us are said to be “non-essential and non-urgent,” but… [Exclusive Interview – First Part] By Sota Nakanishi More than 16,000 lives were lost, and about 2,500 people are still missing. Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who achieved two consecutive Olympic victories in men’s figure skating, was affected by the disaster while at Tohoku High School as a first-year student, at Ice Rink Sendai, and he also experienced living in evacuation shelters. The skater who continued running as a symbol of reconstruction, what does he think now, 15 years later? In the first part of this newspaper’s two-part exclusive interview, we approach his vow as a “messenger.”

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.10 Source: https://www.j-cast.com/news/provider/biznews365/88254336bdb6fdd34c5ff843baefb098 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260309230726/https://www.j-cast.com/news/provider/biznews365/88254336bdb6fdd34c5ff843baefb098 "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" [BS Nippon Television] March 24th (Tue) 10 PM - First TV broadcast!! BS Nippon Television will broadcast for the first time on television the ice show "Towa Yakuhin presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," which was held in Sendai, Yuzuru Hanyu's hometown, from March 7th to 9th. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/652271/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320031027/https://the-ans.jp/news/652271/ “17 images shared across the figure skating world: Coming to Japan for Yuzuru Hanyu… an American skater writes in Japanese about an ‘unforgettable night.’” The ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026," featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, who has achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating, was held for three days until the 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi Prefecture. The famous skaters who performed in the show expressed their gratitude on social media and shared their memories with 17 photos. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/652406/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312164128/https://the-ans.jp/news/652406/ A rare behind-the-scenes photo of Yuzuru Hanyu making a double peace sign; his demeanor is completely different from when he's on the ice... Shared and appreciated by his "co-starring" skaters. Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and is now a professional skater, starred in the ice show "notte stellata," which was held in Miyagi from the 7th to the 9th. On the 10th, the performers shared precious photos of Hanyu on Instagram, giving a glimpse of his expressions backstage.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.10 Source: https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=111188 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320024913/https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=111188 Yuzuru Hanyu, marking the fourth edition of notte stellata held in his hometown of Miyagi, expressed a quiet prayer through his performance of Happy End: “Something that makes you feel, ‘there’s a next time…’.” The fourth edition of Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata began again this year on March 7. It is an ice show held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture, where Yuzuru Hanyu, who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake in his hometown of Sendai, skates alongside his fellow performers, expressing prayers for reconstruction. Source: https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/40321 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260314023622/https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/40321 <15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake> Yuzuru Hanyu’s “sense of mission” that has taken root, the ice show held in the disaster-affected region for four consecutive years, and “the next step” that embraces the indelible scars and lingering pain — #ContinueToKnow March 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This year, the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," starring Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Olympic figure skating champion, premiered on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi Prefecture, one of the disaster-stricken areas.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.10 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380363 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311092122/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380363 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu passes on the spirit of 3/11 to young people in Tohoku; Akiko Suzuki reveals behind the scenes of "notte stellata" "The soul has reached them." Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, starred in "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata" (Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi), which concluded on the 9th. This fourth installment featured a collaboration with the Tohoku Youth Orchestra. Hanyu performed new pieces such as "Yae no Sakura." Akiko Suzuki (40), a professional figure skater who has competed in two consecutive Olympics, revealed behind-the-scenes details to this newspaper from the perspective of a fellow performer. Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/knp2026031001001875.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320024056/https://kahoku.news/articles/knp2026031001001875.html Yuzuru Hanyu vows to contribute to disaster risk reduction: "I will pass on this message five or ten years from now." 　Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11th. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, has strived to continue to use his performances and words to "prevent the earthquake from being forgotten." Speaking to Kyodo News in his hometown of Sendai on the 10th, he expressed his determination, saying, "It is necessary to continue to prepare for disasters that may strike again at any time. As someone who experienced '3/11,' I want to continue to send out messages five or even ten years from now so that it can contribute to disaster mitigation." Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/72019 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310173914/https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/72019 INTERVIEW: Figure skating icon Hanyu hopes performance allay future disaster damage SENDAI - Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu believes it is his mission to maintain the memory of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster that devastated his home region of northeastern Japan, using his talents on the ice to honor its victims. Speaking on Tuesday in his native Sendai, the biggest city of the Tohoku region, where the magnitude-9.0 quake and tsunami struck, claiming some 15,900 lives, the two-time Olympic gold medalist said he was still physically affected by the experience.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.10 Source: https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/1012965 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311170406/https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/1012965 The ice show "notte stellata 2026," led by Yuzuru Hanyu, illuminates the future: A vow of hope under the starry sky 15 years after the earthquake. “15 years after the disaster, looking up at ‘the stars of that day’ in Miyagi.” In March 2026, Miyagi Prefecture reached a significant milestone: 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. As the disaster-hit region moves into its next phase, the "Third Phase of Reconstruction and Creation," approximately 6,500 spectators from both Japan and abroad packed the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town. Standing before their eyes was Yuzuru Hanyu, a figure skater from Sendai City.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.10 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260309-OHT1T51361.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320022034/https://hochi.news/articles/20260309-OHT1T51361.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu — fragments of the soul he left behind; supporting and being supported, becoming one — 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake 　The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), concluded on the 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. This year, the show featured the Tohoku Youth Orchestra as a special guest, and the three-day run came to an end. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Prayer, love, hope. All these feelings were poured into his skating, leaving behind "fragments of the soul" on the ice, in people's hearts, and in their minds. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51080.html?page=1 Archived: A friendly photo with Yuzuru Hanyu! "A lovely photo," "Cute," "Beautiful." Satoko Miyahara expresses her gratitude, saying "It was the best time." Satoko Miyahara, who placed fourth in women's figure skating at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, participated in the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," which is led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, and has released some behind-the-scenes photos. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51173.html?page=1 Archived: A two-shot photo of Yuzuru Hanyu and Rika Hongo making double peace signs! "He's getting more and more beautiful..." "It makes me want to cry" - Hongo posted the photo. Rika Hongo, who won bronze medals at the 2015 and 2016 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, updated her social media by the 10th, sharing photos of her appearance in an ice show hosted by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31).

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/167754/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134505/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/167754/ The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" will have its television premiere on Tuesday, March 24th at 10 PM. BS Nippon Television (BS Nippon Corporation) will broadcast for the first time on television the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," which was held from March 7th to 9th in Sendai, the hometown of Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating. It will air on Tuesday, March 24th at 10 PM. 　This year marks the fourth time "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata" has been held, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. "Notte stellata" means "starry sky" or "starry night" in Italian, and it is said that Hanyu, who was affected by the disaster in Sendai, felt a "light of hope" when he saw the beautiful "starry sky" in the darkness of the blackout. 　"Notte stellata" has collaborated with various artists in the past. This year's special guest is the Tohoku Youth Orchestra. 　"Like the beautiful stars that illuminated the disaster-stricken areas, we hope that this can be a smallきっかけ (trigger/opportunity) for people to smile..." With those feelings in their hearts, Hanyu and his fellow skaters deliver their performance.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/9037727597bd4aa7b4327faf0c88e8a3 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319133941/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/9037727597bd4aa7b4327faf0c88e8a3 [Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata] An ice show expressing his feelings about the earthquake disaster, "Sending Hope from the Disaster-Stricken Area," will be held in Miyagi Prefecture for three days starting on the 7th. Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Every. Special Messenger, Yuzuru Hanyu, will be appearing in an ice show starting tomorrow that expresses his feelings about the earthquake. During rehearsals for the ice show held in Miyagi Prefecture, he was seen checking his jumps and steps, and meticulously reviewing the choreography with his fellow performers. Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/b6c1ad1d35ba4a188a15af49fb7540bc Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310054313/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/b6c1ad1d35ba4a188a15af49fb7540bc Yuzuru Hanyu: 15 years after the earthquake, bringing hope from Miyagi... Thoughts on the show Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu, special messenger for "news every.", appeared in an ice show in his hometown of Miyagi. Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16407371 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319134224/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16407371 Yuzuru Hanyu holds ice show in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture, to pray for earthquake recovery. An ice show, spearheaded by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and held to pray for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, took place on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/136704 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319133439/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/136704 Grande 21 transformed into a field of gerbera flowers ~Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026~ 　The ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" was held from the 7th to the 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi Prefecture, featuring professional skaters including Yuzuru Hanyu, and special guest Tohoku Youth Orchestra. In the finale, the performers delivered a performance set to the song "Kibou no Uta" (Song of Hope) by singer MISIA, sending a message of hope from the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake (this report covers the first day's performance, which had an audience of 6,500).

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/03/09/notte_stellata/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311064233/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/03/09/notte_stellata/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "I have moved forward while understanding how to cope with sadness and pain." His determination to continue conveying the story of the earthquake disaster, as shown in 'notte stellata'. Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" opened from March 7th to 9th. Yuzuru Hanyu explained his feelings now, 15 years later, as follows.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380253 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310081132/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380253 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu's resolve as a successor to the 3/11 legacy: Holding the light of hope in his hands. The second day of “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata,” led by professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Olympic champion in men’s figure skating, was held on the 8th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. Through his performances, Hanyu delivered a light of hope, and has long devoted himself as a symbol of recovery. Even off the ice, he is sending a message of hope for recovery to the world by showcasing his own journey. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380312 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310134724/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380312 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu reflects on "notte stellata": "I hope it will become a source of hope." 　Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, held the final performance of "Yuzuru Hanyu not stellata," which he stars in, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture on the 9th, and reflected on the three-day run of the show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/09/articles/20260309s00079000328000c.html https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260309/spp/sp0/004/341000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260309153831/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260309/spp/sp0/004/341000c https://web.archive.org/web/20260319132047/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/09/articles/20260309s00079000328000c.html Figure skater Shun Sato, 15 years after the disaster, reflects on his Olympic dream, inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu: "It felt long, yet short." Shun Sato (22), a figure skater who won two medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, appeared in a pre-recorded segment on Nippon Television's "Going! Sports & News" (Saturdays and Sundays at 11:55 PM) on the 8th, where he spoke about his feelings towards Yuzuru Hanyu and his hometown of Tohoku.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.09 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260308-OHT1T51457.html?page=1 Archived: “Yuzuru Hanyu’s ‘straightforward words’ A soulful collaborative performance woven together.” The second day of performances for the ice show “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026,” led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), was held on the 8th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. March 11 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260309-OHT1T51317.html?page=1 Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu: "Feel the 'life' that you are living right now" - Final performance of "notte stellata" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), concluded on the 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This year, the show featured the Tohoku Youth Orchestra as a special guest and concluded its three-day run. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260309-OHT1T51328.html?page=1 Archived: “Yuzuru Hanyu delivers prayer, love, and hope. "I hope even a fragment of it remains" - Final performance of "notte stellata" The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), concluded on the 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. This year, the show featured the Tohoku Youth Orchestra as a special guest and concluded its three-day run.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.08 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/136654 Archived: "There's more after the performance ends" - Yuzuru Hanyu entrusts a Happy End to the audience ~notte stellata 2026~ The opening-day performance (audience: 6,500) of the ice show “Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026” was held on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi Prefecture. This ice show is structured in two parts, the first half and the second half, with an intermission in between. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who serves as the lead performer, collaborated twice with the special guest, the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, once at the end of the first half and again toward the end of the second half. He delivered a grand performance combining skating and orchestra to the audience, as well as to viewers watching via live viewing and streaming. “notte stellata 2026” will also be held at the same arena on the 8th and 9th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.08 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380118 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260308214557/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380118 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu's feelings are the same: 15 years after the earthquake... A long-established department store in Sendai expresses its hope for recovery. 　"Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata," an event chaired by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and Hanyu's desire for recovery is stronger than anyone else's. Fujisaki, a long-established department store in Sendai, has felt Hanyu's feelings firsthand. As a "comrade" with roots in Sendai, they are undertaking activities unique to a department store.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.08 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260308/k00/00m/050/060000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260308033340/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260308/k00/00m/050/060000c <Explained in 1 minute> Yuzuru Hanyu performs a dance of "hope" in disaster-stricken Miyagi Prefecture 　Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, is the director of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," an ice show broadcasting from the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, which is being held in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. This time, we will explain "notte stellata 2026" so that you can read it in one minute. Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/03/08/0020099598.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319081003/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/03/08/0020099598.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu performs a dance of hope in the 15th year of reconstruction, performing with the Tohoku Youth Orchestra "with all his heart and skill" The ice show "Hanyu Yuzuru Notte Stellata," hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional skater from Sendai City who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/650804/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319081134/https://the-ans.jp/news/650804/ “A glimpse in the background… a newly released latest shot of Yuzuru Hanyu — "Amazing!" Reactions pour in to the renowned choreographer. Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Games, kicked off his ice show "notte stellata" on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. His renowned choreographer updated his Instagram on the 8th, sharing the latest photos of Hanyu.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.08 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/08/articles/20260307s00079000498000c.html Archived: “Yuzuru Hanyu restarts activities in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan — 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake: ‘So that we can feel an even greater sense of connection and bonds’” Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, appeared in the ice show "notte stellata" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture on the 7th. This marked Hanyu's return to public activity after a break, his first appearance since July of last year. Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/notte-stelllata2026/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319074746/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/notte-stelllata2026/ Yuzuru Hanyu talks about the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, the thoughts he put into his programs, and his period of maintenance... [notte stellata 2026] Yuzuru Hanyu (31) , a native of Sendai City who won two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, appeared in an ice show on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He expressed his feelings, saying, "Now that 15 years have passed, I want to make sure that we can feel the sense of unity and bonds even more strongly."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51478.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319072958/https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51478.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu, walking together towards the future of Tohoku: "To create a sense of connection and bonds," captivated a sold-out audience of 6,500. 　The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu not stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marked 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Hanyu performed Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Yae no Sakura," a song expressing his hopes for recovery, accompanied by live music from the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, sending a message of hope and prayer from the disaster-stricken area. Hanyu returned to the ice after an eight-month hiatus following a maintenance period, performing two new routines in front of a sold-out audience of 6,500. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260308-OHT1T51372.html?page=1 Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu: "So that I can push forward from behind." He gave another passionate performance on the second day of "notte stellata." The second day of the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," which is led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), was held on the 8th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260308-OHT1T51386.html?page=1 Archived: "Yuzuru Hanyu looked so happy performing, so it was fun playing too." Performing with the Tohoku Youth Orchestra 　The second day of the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu not stellata 2026," which is led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), was held on the 8th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. In his opening remarks, Hanyu said, "Transcending language, borders, districts, and regions, even without speaking or holding hands, just as everyone has worked hard to rebuild, and continues to work hard now, we hope that through our performances, each and every one of us can become a star for you, delivering our performances so that you can feel the sense of unity and bond."