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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.02 Source: https://www.ntv.co.jp/topics/articles/19uaui5tshxjllsbrf.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260302082252/https://www.ntv.co.jp/topics/articles/19uaui5tshxjllsbrf.html Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Requiem Dance" on 3.11 live on "news every." Yuzuru Hanyu, who serves as a special messenger on Nippon Television's "news every." (broadcast from 15:50 to 19:00, excluding some regions), will appear live from the skating rink on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, marking 15 years since the earthquake and tsunami, to perform the "Requiem Dance." The live appearance is scheduled for around 16:00. 2026.03.02 Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/4b322f99878b49b7b3e55c0715e432e0 Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu appears live on news every. from the skating rink on March 11th, marking 15 years since the earthquake, and performs "Requiem Dance." Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who serves as a special messenger for Nippon Television's "news every." , will appear live from the skating rink on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the disaster, and perform the "Requiem Dance."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.04 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/647959/ Archived: Long-Awaited News Arrives in the Figure Skating World: For Yuzuru Hanyu… Fans Flood Social Media with “Welcome Back!” Messages. The ice show Towa Yakuhin presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026, starring Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time consecutive Olympic champion in figure skating, will open on March 7 at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi. Fans are overjoyed at the arrival of a star skater who came to Japan for the show.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.04 Source: https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2026030400507 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304030023/https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2026030400507 Exhibition looking back on Hanyu's journey since the earthquake Sendai City [area] An event sponsored by the city of Sendai to exhibit costumes and photos of Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater from Sendai who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, has begun at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace in Aoba Ward, Sendai City. The aim is to look back on Hanyu's activities over the 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and to promote the city's appeal. The event will run until the 15th. 　In addition to Hanyu's costumes, handwritten messages such as "I love Sendai," and around 100 photographs looking back on his career, the exhibition also includes a hakama made from Sendaihira, a traditional silk fabric from the city, which he wore at the award ceremony when he received the People's Honor Award in 2018. 　At a media preview, Mayor Kazuko Kori said, “You can feel that [he] has overcome the Great East Japan Earthquake, continues to be active, and still holds deep feelings for the affected areas, working toward reconstruction and a future beyond that.”

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.27 Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001983.000003481.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260301001830/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001983.000003481.html Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project live viewing to be held! Yuzuru Hanyu and the ICE STORY team Newly launched special program "REALIVE" Performances held in Miyagi will be broadcast live and delayed to movie theaters!

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.23 Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16305229 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260126014926/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16305229 Advance lottery reservations begin for Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April to commemorate KHB's 50th anniversary 　Advance lottery reservations for Yuzuru Hanyu's solo ice show to be held in Miyagi Prefecture in April began on the 23rd.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.20 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260120.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304025937/https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20260120.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu carefully "weaves" a story into "REALIVE" - what is the hidden meaning behind it? The "REALIVE an ICE STORY project," with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu in charge of overall direction as playing manager, will be held on April 11th and 12th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. The production will be handled by the familiar MIKIKO. Cherry blossoms in full bloom await Hanyu.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.14 Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16283465 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260114052400/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16283465 Yuzuru Hanyu to hold new solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April to commemorate 50th anniversary of KHB broadcasting 　It has been decided that figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will hold a new solo performance in Miyagi Prefecture in April. A message has also been sent from Hanyu himself.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.13 Source: https://www.phiten.com/official-news/realive-icestory-20260113/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260114025148/https://www.phiten.com/official-news/realive-icestory-20260113/ Phiten Co., Ltd. will be sponsoring the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project." Phiten Co., Ltd. will be an official partner of the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," in which Yuzuru Hanyu stars and serves as executive producer. We will be holding a sponsorship commemorative campaign again this year! Please wait a little longer for details. 2026.01.13 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135660 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304024549/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135660 Not a reproduction, but a new expression ~YUZURU HANYU “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project~ The "YUZURU HANYU "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," which professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will be producing and appearing in, will be held over two days, April 11th and 12th, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu City, Miyagi Prefecture. Advance ticket sales will begin on January 23rd. For more details, please see the official website .

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.12 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/621669/ Archived: Sudden announcement at "1111111" from Yuzuru Hanyu sends fans into a frenzy: "This is amazing!" "I'm so happy, I want to go!" Yuzuru Hanyu, the back-to-back Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, is restarting his solo performances. At 11:11 a.m. on January 11th, the same day as the "1" lined up, he announced that he would be holding the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi on April 11th and 12th. Fans responded with cheers of delight.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://entameclip.com/news/466664/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260113163105/https://entameclip.com/news/466664/ Yuzuru Hanyu returns to Miyagi. His new performance, "REALIVE," tells the story of his past programs being reborn as living beings. Witness the legendary two days that only he could portray today. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performances are restarting. 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/01/11/0019901096.shtml (English) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304023924/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2026/01/11/0019901096.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu announces the restart of his solo performances, to be held in his hometown of Miyagi in April 2014. "It's a program that can only be done on that day, in that place, at that time." [Full comment] Two-time consecutive Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31) announced on the 11th that he will be restarting his solo performances. It has been decided that the "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project" will be held in his hometown of Miyagi in April 2014. The performance will take place over two days, on April 11th and 12th, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena. It will be directed by MIKIKO.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601110000296.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260217171731/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601110000296.html [Figure skating] Yuzuru Hanyu restarts his solo performance in Miyagi in April, his first in 1 year and 2 months, "Putting all his energy into it with all his soul" Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Olympic Winter Games champion in men's figure skating and now in his fourth year as a professional, is making a comeback. At 11:11 a.m. on January 11th, through his public relations office, he announced that he will be holding a long-awaited new ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project," for two days in April this year in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture. 2026.01.11 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/21005/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu restarts his career. "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project" to be held It has been announced that the solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," starring and executive produced by Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in his hometown of Miyagi on April 11th and 12th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.11 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260111-OHT1T51055.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260112162431/https://hochi.news/articles/20260111-OHT1T51055.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" in Miyagi in April "Through my body right now, with my soul and all my strength" It was announced at 11:11 on the 11th that the ice show "YUZURU HANYU "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project," starring and executive produced by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held in his hometown of Miyagi. The show will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena on April 11th and 12th. 2026.01.11 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/150284/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260118100347/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/150284/ [Detailed report] Yuzuru Hanyu's full comment: What are his thoughts behind the solo performance "ICE STORY project" "REALIVE" restarting in April? Yuzuru Hanyu (31) , a two-time men's figure skater who won gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and will be active as a professional skater from 2022, announced at 11:11 a.m. on January 11th that he will be restarting his solo performances. He will be executive producing and appearing in his own solo ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu 'REALIVE' an ICE STORY project," which will be held on April 11th and 12th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Rifu Town) in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture. The announcement read, "This one-off live performance will bring the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu has created up to now to life once again as living beings." 2026.01.11 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260111/k00/00m/050/061000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260111033529/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260111/k00/00m/050/061000c Yuzuru Hanyu announces new ice show to be held in Miyagi in April 　Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who won two consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is currently active as a professional skater, announced on the 11th that he will be holding a new ice show in his hometown of Miyagi in April. As a solo performance, Hanyu will appear and serve as executive producer. 2026.01.11 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/373281 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260111131709/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/373281 [Figure skating] Yuzuru Hanyu resumes solo performances in his hometown of Miyagi in April for two days, "Putting his soul and all his strength into it" A new challenge is about to begin for professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* ****This article is written in promotion of the photobook*** 2025.12.14 Source: https://popversemix.com/hanyu-yuzuru/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251215082341/https://popversemix.com/hanyu-yuzuru/ Where is Yuzuru Hanyu now? Why does he continue to fascinate people? Why is the ice champion still spoken of in the “present tense”?

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.03 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/647380/ Archived: Behind the scenes of the Olympic figure skating... Yuzuru Hanyu's plan had been steadily progressing. "You've got to be kidding me!" "This is heavenly good news!" Excitement abroad. 　The latest news about Yuzuru Hanyu, who has won consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating, has been released, and overseas fans are rejoicing, saying, "You've got to be kidding me!" and "This is good news that feels like a message from heaven!"

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.03 Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304005808/https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260303-AEJ2852159/ [Opening] "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" until March 15th (Sun) at Aoba no Kaze Terrace, International Center Station, Sendai City Subway Tozai Line The "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Towards Reconstruction and the Future Beyond " will open on March 4th at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace at Kokusai Center Station on the Sendai Subway Tozai Line. We covered the preview held the day before.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.03 Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260303115616/https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html Exhibition showcasing Yuzuru Hanyu's career, including his costumes and Sendaihira hakama, to be held at the Sendai International Center from the 4th The "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Towards Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" (sponsored by the city), which introduces the journey of professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, a native of Sendai, along with the charms of Sendai itself, will open on the 4th at Aoba no Kaze Terrace (Aoba Ward) near International Center Station on the city's Tozai Subway Line. The exhibition will run until the 15th. The information corner on the first floor displays Hanyu's costumes and handwritten messages such as "I love Sendai," and also screens a promotional video for Sendai tourism. In the indoor event space on the second floor, 98 photographs taken since 2011 will be exhibited, as well as the hakama made of “Sendaihira” silk fabric that Hanyu wore at his People’s Honor Award ceremony. A preview for members of the press was held on the 3rd. Sendai Mayor Kazuko Kori emphasized, “This exhibition allows visitors to feel how Hanyu overcame the Great East Japan Earthquake to achieve success on the world stage, and how he continues to hold deep feelings for the disaster-affected areas.” Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with last admission at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Advance registration via a special website is required to view the second-floor exhibition space.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.02.17 Source: https://news.hulu.jp/yuzuru-hanyu-notte-stellata-2026/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304015237/https://news.hulu.jp/yuzuru-hanyu-notte-stellata-2026/ "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" will be exclusively available for unlimited live streaming! Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata 2026" The 2026 performance will be available exclusively on Hulu for unlimited viewing! Anyone with a monthly Hulu membership can watch it! March 7th (Sat) to March 9th (Mon): <Exclusive live broadcast of each performance> March 11th (Wed) from 7 PM: <One-time repeat broadcast of the March 9th (Mon) performance> March 11th (Wed) from 9 PM to March 22nd (Sun): <Catch up on all performances anytime you like> 2026.02.18 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202602180000358.html Archived: [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show "Notte Stellata" will be exclusively available on Hulu Hulu has announced that it will be exclusively streaming the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026" (March 7-9), which will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in his hometown of Miyagi, where professional ice skater Hanyu Yuzuru (31) will perform.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.30 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/154879/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304015015/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/154879/ "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" to be held in March. Special exhibition on Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the earthquake. 　On the 30th, the Sendai City Tourism Strategy Division announced that it will hold an exhibition in collaboration with Winter Olympic figure skating champion and professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu , titled "Hanyu Yuzuru and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond." The exhibition will run from March 4th to 15th at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace inside the Kokusai Center Station on the Tozai Subway Line. Admission is free.

2025.12.12 Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/66638 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251212025730/https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/66638 Figure skating: Icon Yuzuru Hanyu to perform on 15th anniversary of mega quake TOKYO - Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu will host his ice show commemorating the 15th anniversary of the devastating March 11 earthquake that struck his native northeastern Japan, organizers said Thursday. 2025.12.12 Source: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251211/p2a/00m/0sp/018000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251212024454/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251211/p2a/00m/0sp/018000c Superstar Yuzuru Hanyu to host annual ice skating show with core message of 'hope' TOKYO -- Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who secured two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, will host his annual ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026," aiming to share a message of hope from his home prefecture, which was affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. 2025.12.11 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/12/11/0019802438.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304014617/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/12/11/0019802438.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata 2026" to be held in Miyagi next March, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. "I hope we can come together as one and create hope." 　It was announced on the 11th that the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2026," hosted by two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held in March 2026. The show has been held in Hanyu's hometown of Miyagi since 2023, and this will be the fourth time. The show will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) from March 7th to 9th. 2025.12.15 Source: https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/japanischer-eiskunstlaeufer-yuzuru-hanyu-macht-mit-neuer-show-auf-erdbebenfolgen-aufmerksam-370826/ (German) Archived: The show is meant to give hope. Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu draws attention to earthquake consequences with new show The annual ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata" will once again take place in Miyagi Prefecture next year. The two-time Japanese Olympic champion hopes the event will convey a message of hope, rooted in the experiences following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.12.11 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/134968 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260122081513/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/134968 Yuzuru Hanyu's Notte Stellata 2026 to be held Nippon Television Network Corporation and BS Nippon Co., Ltd. announced on December 11th that they will be holding the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will be held over three days on March 7th, 2026 (doors open 4:00 PM / show begins 5:00 PM), March 8th (doors open 3:00 PM / show begins 4:00 PM), and March 9th (doors open 3:00 PM / show begins 4:00 PM), all at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. 2025.12.12 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135012 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251214011241/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135012 What do you think of the colorful flowers? ~ Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026 ~ 　It has been announced that professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will host the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will take place over three days, from March 7th to 9th next year, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21). The ice show will begin in 2023 and will run for the fourth time in four consecutive years in March 2026. 2025.12.15 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20251215.shtml Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu's 15th Anniversary "A Sky Full of Stars": A Search for Repose, Rebirth, and Hope Nippon Television Network Corporation and BS Nippon Co., Ltd. announced on the 11th that they will be holding the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will be held over three days, March 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2026, all at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.03 Source: https://cocokara-next.com/athlete_celeb/yuzuru-hanyu-presence-02/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304011657/https://cocokara-next.com/athlete_celeb/yuzuru-hanyu-presence-02/ The shock of Yuzuru Hanyu's official "SEIMEI" video reaching 47.6 million views - why you can't help but want to watch it even though it's already been 8 years ago The moving comeback gold by “RikuRyu,” Kaori Sakamoto’s “silver as a fitting finale,” and the shining bronze of rising star Ami Nakai, whose brilliance illuminated the future. When the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened this winter, enthusiasm within Japan initially felt somewhat muted. But day by day, attention intensified. In the end, it was the stirring performances of the Japanese skaters in figure skating, often said to be the highlight of the Winter Olympics, that moved people’s hearts, bringing the Games to a grand and memorable finale. Meanwhile, on YouTube, what some are calling an “unusual phenomenon” has been unfolding behind the scenes, a topic that has become a talking point among figure skating fans. A sports newspaper editor says with a smile: “The YouTube video on the official Olympic website, 'SEIMEI,' which was released when Yuzuru Hanyu won the gold medal in the men's singles free skating event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, recorded many views during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and has now surpassed 47.69 million views (as of March 3rd). I think the pattern goes like this: people who were captivated by the world’s top skaters at this year’s Olympics felt compelled to rewatch Hanyu’s legendary performance. As more and more viewers streamed the video, it began appearing in ‘Recommended,’ which in turn led even more users to watch it.” In the comments section, posts from users saying they had watched it recently have been pouring in: “Everyone came here from the Olympics because they suddenly wanted to watch Hanyu again. iIt’s kind of funny how we’re all the same, lol.” “It feels lonely when he’s not at the Olympics. He just has that star quality.” “A man who won back-to-back titles at an Olympics said to be inhabited by ‘demons’ really is amazing.” Comments like these have been flooding in, with many of them receiving large numbers of “likes.” The editor mentioned earlier interprets the background this way: “Although Hanyu has drawn a curtain on his competitive career and is now devoting himself to enhancing the value of figure skating as a professional skater and ice show producer, this proves that no matter how much time passes, the path he has walked will never fade. Even as a competitor, it can be said without hesitation: ‘There was no Hanyu before Hanyu, and there will be no Hanyu after Hanyu.’” We should savor the joy of living in the same era as the ever-evolving professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.02.23 Source: https://cocokara-next.com/athlete_celeb/yuzuru-hanyu-presence/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304011230/https://cocokara-next.com/athlete_celeb/yuzuru-hanyu-presence/ Yuzuru Hanyu's outstanding presence: His name is remembered even when he is not competing. The unique "value" that laid the foundation for the Winter Olympics 　The nation is in a frenzy over Japan's six medals, the most in the history of figure skating. 　The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are drawing to a close. Due to the time difference, excitement in Japan was not particularly high at the start of the event, but people were moved by the athletes' efforts. What proved decisive was the “RikuRyu” pair, who started in a disappointing fifth place in the short program but stormed back to win the gold medal. The entire nation was captivated by the miracle achieved by the two skaters, who maintained a strong, never-give-up attitude. From that point on, attention toward the Winter Olympics heated up all at once. It became definitive when Kaori Sakamoto won silver and Ami Nakai bronze in the women’s singles free skate. People were deeply moved not only by their poised performances, but also by the human drama behind them. When this surge in Japanese figure skating is viewed not as isolated “points” but as a continuous “line,” there is one athlete — though not competing at this event — who opens the doors of people’s memories. That athlete is Yuzuru Hanyu. As everyone knows, he is the two-time consecutive Olympic gold medalist at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, and the first skater in history to successfully land a quadruple loop jump. Considering the current prominence of the sport, it is only natural to look back on his achievements. A sports newspaper editor says: “Although Hanyu has finished his competitive career and is now active as a professional skater and ice show producer, his presence at this event was tremendous despite not competing. Shun Sato revealed that he watched videos of Hanyu — someone he admires — before his performance, and Mone Chiba performed to Romeo and Juliet, the program Hanyu used in his free skate at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The fact that his name came up so naturally throughout the competition made us keenly aware, day after day, of the magnitude of what Hanyu has left behind.” Even after ‘graduating’ from competition, he continues to challenge himself as a creator in ways no one has attempted before, bringing joy and enrichment to people’s hearts. For the younger generation, his example will serve as a living model. “Of course, not everyone can become like Hanyu. But there is no doubt that his approach — elevating figure skating beyond mere wins and losses to the level of culture, and striving forward for the sake of his fans’ smiles — has become a major guiding light,” the editor adds. At this event, we offer great applause to the top athletes who shone so brightly. And we would also like to spare a thought for the one-of-a-kind man who laid its foundation.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.02.23 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/164924/ “The succession to the next generation that he had hoped for has borne fruit.” On-Ice cameraman who captured Yuzuru Hanyu at the World Championships　 At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, a cameraman garnered attention by filming the figure skaters on the rink after their performances. 　 Jordan Cowan (35), the first ice cameraman at the Olympics, made headlines for his white suit that blended seamlessly into the background. He gave an exclusive interview to Kyodo News in Milan on the 20th. Cowan, a former U.S. ice dancer, currently works in production for Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), which distributes footage to broadcasters around the world. He also captured the gold medal-winning pairs pair ... **paid article - interview on Youtube below

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