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Yuzu on the cover of the new AERA magazine

No matter how much time has passed, Yuzu is and will remain the greatest skater of all time.

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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* 2026.03.18 **paid article - incomplete** Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260317/k00/00m/050/081000c Archived: The concept of "600 seconds" = Hitoshi Kurasawa It had been about three and a half years since they last faced each other. 　 On the afternoon of March 10th, I found myself face-to-face with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31). Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, I conducted an individual interview with him in Sendai.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.17 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260316/k00/00m/050/120000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320133844/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260316/k00/00m/050/120000c 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake: Yuzuru Hanyu says, "The core of my feelings remains unchanged." Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater from Sendai who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, gave an exclusive interview to the Mainichi Shimbun on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. **paid article - incomplete** Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260316/k00/00m/050/309000c Archived: Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu: Unchanging feelings 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake 　Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater from Sendai who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, gave an exclusive interview to the Mainichi Shimbun on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. He reflected on the disaster-stricken areas, saying, "The core of what I want to convey remains unchanged," and spoke about the changes he has felt at his ice show "notte stellata," which is in its fourth year this year.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.16 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260316.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320133232/https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260316.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu “Beyond maintenance” - Best performance in 8 months The ice show ‘notte stellata 2026,’ led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, was held from March 7 to 9 at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. This marked the fourth consecutive year that the show was staged at the same venue. With the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake falling on March 11, the performance carried an even stronger sense of prayer for the repose of the victims and for recovery, while also conveying hope from the disaster-affected region. 2026.03.17 Source: https://s-style.machico.mu/pickup/47245 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320134812/https://s-style.machico.mu/pickup/47245 [Miyagi Event] A Report on "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026": A Unified Experience with the Venue! "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026 " was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Following last year, we were once again granted permission to cover and photograph the event, and we thoroughly enjoyed its magnificence on site! Prior to its publication in the April issue of "Sendai Town Information S-style," we will be posting a quick report online.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.15 Source: https://note.com/ryoko_ohta/n/nb16054bc34c4 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320132511/https://note.com/ryoko_ohta/n/nb16054bc34c4 When despair is purified: Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026 The commemorative ice show “notte stellata,” held in memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake, marked its fourth edition in 2026. As in previous years, it was held in March at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Grande 21, Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. It was Yuzuru Hanyu’s first ice show following the “maintenance period” that began in early summer of the previous year, and the evolution he displayed was striking. Excluding group numbers performed with other skaters, Hanyu presented three programs.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380507 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312090413/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380507 Yuzuru Hanyu on 3.11 and his mission to “connect lives” in figure skating: “We’re often described as something ‘non-essential’… but…” — Exclusive interview (Part 1) The Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred on March 11, 2011, caused immense damage, mainly in the Tohoku region. It claimed the lives of approximately 16,000 people, and the whereabouts of about 2,500 people remain unknown. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, was a first-year student at Tohoku High School when the earthquake struck while he was at the Sendai Ice Rink, and he also experienced life in an evacuation center. What does the skater, who has continued to run as a symbol of recovery, think now, 15 years later? In the first of two parts of our exclusive interview, we delve into his vow as a "messenger" of the disaster. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380561 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312114333/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380561 Yuzuru Hanyu expresses his thoughts on social media 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake: “I'll pray.” Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater and two-time consecutive Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles, updated his official X (formerly Twitter) account on the 11th, sharing his current thoughts. 2026.03.12 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380632 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260313113654/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/380632 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu: A Professional's Pride - "I'm still desperately trying to get better" [Exclusive Interview Part 2] The Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred on March 11, 2011, caused immense damage, mainly in the Tohoku region. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, was at the Sendai Ice Rink when the earthquake struck while he was a first-year student at Tohoku High School and also experienced life in an evacuation center. What does the skater, who has continued to run as a symbol of recovery, think now, 15 years later? In the second part of our two-part exclusive interview, we delve into his pride as a "professional."

*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* 2026.03.11 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/mmt/category/sports/mm4e3485cd35404043a1658f17633e4b6f Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312181724/https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/mmt/category/sports/mm4e3485cd35404043a1658f17633e4b6f [Exclusive] A skate of remembrance on 3/11... An interview with Yuzuru Hanyu, 15 years after the earthquake. March 11, 2026. A skate of remembrance at Ice Rink Sendai. Miyagi Television conducted an exclusive interview with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who hails from Sendai. 2:46 PM... A moment of silence on the ice. What are your feelings as we approach the 15th anniversary of 3/11? "As a resident of Miyagi Prefecture, I think about many things on this day, I have never missed observing a moment of silence, and I have always tried to offer prayers for all kinds of souls. The Great East Japan Earthquake caused damage in Tohoku and along the coast, but when I visited the disaster-stricken areas of Noto, Kumamoto, and Hokkaido, I felt that there were many people affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake who took certain actions because of the lessons they learned from the earthquake, and I felt that many lives and precious things were saved as a result. So I think these past 15 years have not been in vain, and although we have lost irreplaceable things, we have certainly learned a lot." A message to the people of my hometown, Miyagi. "Fifteen years have passed since then, but as a resident of Miyagi Prefecture, I don't see this as a milestone, but rather as an opportunity to reconsider what it means to pass on the story once again, to confront the wounds we suffered once more, and to embrace them once more. I hope this can be such a day." "I'll give my all to skate as hard as I can to support people like you. Please do your best!"

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/2524536?display=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312075012/https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/2524536?display=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu - Video Released] "The only light I could see was the starry sky. I hope I can become someone like that." He speaks about his thoughts on recovery from the earthquake 15 years ago. On March 11, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 and 2018, appeared live on TBC TV's "N-Sta Miyagi Special: The Current Situation 15 Years After the Great East Japan Earthquake" and spoke about his feelings regarding the earthquake and his support for reconstruction efforts.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.web.nhk/tv/an/telemasa/pl/series-tep-M917RJ4V72/bl/p8jzAREJp8/bp/p76qnEzOdA Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320105120/https://www.web.nhk/tv/an/telemasa/pl/series-tep-M917RJ4V72/bl/p8jzAREJp8/bp/p76qnEzOdA?_reload=1774003880806 Earthquake-related interview with figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu This is another installment in our series of interviews about the earthquake and tsunami. This time, we interviewed Yuzuru Hanyu, a figure skater from Sendai City. We asked him about his thoughts now, 15 years after the earthquake. (Interviewer: Keita Miyazaki, Teremasa caster, NHK Sendai Broadcasting Station)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/b85c2ed60e8af67aea3aef4f255792e09c14f81b Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320105545/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/b85c2ed60e8af67aea3aef4f255792e09c14f81b The Tohoku Youth Orchestra, performing with Yuzuru Hanyu, offers prayers for 3.11... The story of the orchestra nurtured by Ryuichi Sakamoto　#KeepKnowing The ice show “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026,” led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu as its lead performer, was held in Miyagi from the 7th to the 9th. The Tohoku Youth Orchestra appeared as a guest, and they performed together with the shared intention of preventing the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake from fading, while also expressing hope. Last year, I interviewed the captain of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra. I heard stories about Ryuichi Sakamoto, who nurtured the orchestra as a place for emotional recovery. I will share those stories, along with my impressions of the live viewing I attended on the 9th.

*English article* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.olympics.com/en/news/hanyu-yuzuru-commemorate-2011-earthquake-catalyst-avoid-the-disaster-fading Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320114925/https://www.olympics.com/en/news/hanyu-yuzuru-commemorate-2011-earthquake-catalyst-avoid-the-disaster-fading Hanyu Yuzuru commemorates 2011 earthquake: "I want to keep being the catalyst to avoid the disaster fading" On the eve of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster, the double Olympic figure skating champion underlined his personal mission to uphold the memory of the victims and promote disaster mitigation.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/shinsai311/news/20260311-GYT1T00073/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311032806/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/shinsai311/news/20260311-GYT1T00073/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm proud to live with the weight of having been affected by the disaster and being a gold medalist"... Yomiuri Shimbun interview A reconstruction-support ice show: “I will continue it forever” Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on the 11th. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who was affected by the disaster in his hometown of Sendai and went on to win back-to-back Olympic titles in men’s figure skating, gave an interview to the Yomiuri Shimbun, expressing his determination to continue standing alongside disaster-affected areas. **English article version** Source: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/figure-skating/20260311-315874/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320104858/https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/figure-skating/20260311-315874/ Japan Figure Skating Legend Yuzuru Hanyu Is Proud Disaster Survivor and Gold Medalist, Vows to Continue Support Efforts Wednesday marked the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Professional figure skater and gold medalist at two consecutive Winter Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu, 31, expressed his determination to keep supporting affected areas in a recent interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/652416/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320120056/https://the-ans.jp/news/652416/ A joyous photo released in the figure skating world: "The chairman and Satoko-chan look great, so great!" Yuzuru Hanyu's extremely rare shot receives a huge response. The ice show "notte stellata," starring 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, was held in Miyagi from the 7th to the 9th. When the performers posted rare photos of Hanyu on Instagram on the 10th, fans were overjoyed. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/652905/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320120327/https://the-ans.jp/news/652905/ Japanophile Brown releases extremely rare "off-camera" photo with Yuzuru Hanyu, captioned in Japanese: "Bye-bye! See you again!" American figure skater Jason Brown updated his social media, sharing some rare off-stage photos from his visit to Japan for an ice show starring Yuzuru Hanyu. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260311-OHT1T51248.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320120618/https://hochi.news/articles/20260311-OHT1T51248.html?page=1 A smiling two-shot photo with Yuzuru Hanyu! Takahito Mura was impressed, saying, "I felt I had reached a new level as a performer." Professional figure skater Takahito Mura updated his Instagram on the 11th, posting a photo of himself with fellow professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. Source: https://www.j-cast.com/2026/03/11512741.html Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu and Satoko Miyahara's two-shot photo, smiling and giving double peace signs, is wonderful and has received a great response: "They're both so cute," "Their smiles are amazing." Professional figure skater Satoko Miyahara (27) updated her Instagram on March 10, 2026, and shared a photo of herself with fellow professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31). Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jp/yukiadachi/hanyuyuzuru-fanmessage0309 Archived: “‘Congratulations…’ Yuzuru Hanyu’s on-camera message draws a strong response: ‘I will always support you,’ ‘I was moved’ The official account for the ice show “Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026,” led by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, updated its X account on March 9, sharing a message from Hanyu. After completing all performances, many reactions have been received in response to Hanyu expressing his gratitude.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260311-XZZQ7NPPZ5IWBNYFSXXF7RRGVY/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311003232/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260311-XZZQ7NPPZ5IWBNYFSXXF7RRGVY/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to continue speaking out and sharing my message 5 or 10 years from now" - 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, he speaks of his determination for disaster mitigation. Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11th. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, gave an interview to Kyodo News in his hometown of Sendai on the 10th. Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603110000477.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260320101839/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603110000477.html Yuzuru Hanyu, 15 years after the earthquake, said, "Life was saved thanks to progress in disaster prevention and mitigation," and performed at the site of remembrance, promising to "continue to support." Today, March 11th, at 2:46 PM, marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), the only Asian figure skater to win two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals and now in his fourth season as a professional, also lived in an evacuation center at the time after his home in Sendai was declared completely destroyed.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93694 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311025306/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93694 What was the mission that Yuzuru Hanyu felt when he was 16 years old, as he spoke about the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake? The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," starring Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Olympic figure skating champion, was held from March 7th to 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grande 21) in Miyagi Prefecture. This year marked the fourth consecutive year the show was held, and it also coincided with the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93695 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260311070350/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93695 What Yuzuru Hanyu developed during his “maintenance period”: his skating shifted from “self-taught” to “theoretical” The ice show “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026,” led by Yuzuru Hanyu and opening on March 7, marked his first public performance since July 2025. After successfully staging solo ice shows as a professional skater following the 2022 Beijing Olympics, this return to the rink came after his “maintenance period.” For the first time, including his competitive years, he devoted extended time to confronting and refining both his physical body and his performance.

**ARTICLE IN ENGLISH** 2026.03.11 Source: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260311/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260312082132/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260311/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c Figure skating icon Hanyu hopes performances allay future disaster damage SENDAI (Kyodo) -- 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.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.11 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51430.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310214043/https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51430.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to keep sharing this message forever" - 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake [Interview Part 1] In men’s figure skating, Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional skater who won back-to-back Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Games, gave an exclusive interview to Sports Hochi on the 10th in his hometown of Sendai. With the 11th marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, he spoke about his feelings regarding the disaster. He has continued supporting and encouraging the affected areas, including holding his ice show “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026” in Miyagi. “I’ve finally started to be able to carry things in a way fitting of being 31, and in a way befitting an Olympic gold medalist,” he said. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51431.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260310213523/https://hochi.news/articles/20260310-OHT1T51431.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu expresses "overwhelming trust" in his teammates and is "moved" by the prospect of younger skaters competing in the Olympics, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake [Interview Part 2] “Notte Stellata” has now been held for the fourth consecutive year. The usual “family” members such as Javier Fernández, Akiko Suzuki, Takahito Mura, and Keiji Tanaka gathered once again. Sharing the passion of its chairperson, their teamwork has only deepened year by year.

*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.