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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-ZGGGO22YXZEZPEVHPECEW6VQJU/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319041444/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-ZGGGO22YXZEZPEVHPECEW6VQJU/ Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show features the customary "coelacanth monaka queue." Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held an ice show called "notte stellata 2026" 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. In the venue's sub-arena, the "Wajima Morning Market" was set up as part of the recovery support for the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January 2024. In addition to Noto crafts and food, many famous sweets from Sendai were also sold. Among them, the longest line was drawn for the Sendai specialty sweet, "Coelacanth Monaka." This famous Sendai confection became a hot topic after Yuzuru Hanyu chose it as a gift for the "Fantasy on Ice 2023" ice show held in 2023. It is sold by the Western-style confectionery shop "Maison Coelacanth" in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and on this day too, it drew a long line in the sub-arena. A sales booth was also set up inside Sendai Station, where long lines of people formed to buy the product. For "Hanyu fans," it reigns as a Sendai specialty confectionary that is even more valuable than "Hagi no Tsuki." 2026.03.07 Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-O7KTEGX5MJBFPLNEP44GCOFADM/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319041548/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-O7KTEGX5MJBFPLNEP44GCOFADM/ Samurai Japan is a secondary concern: Long lines for women's restrooms at Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held an ice show called "notte stellata 2026" 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. On this day, the Japanese national baseball team, "Samurai Japan," was playing against South Korea in their bid for a second consecutive World Baseball Classic (WBC) title. Tokyo Dome was packed to capacity, but Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture, was equally packed with female spectators. Long lines formed at every women's restroom before the show started and during the 40-minute intermission. Tickets for the ice show are completely sold out for all three scheduled performances. The immense popularity shows no signs of waning, as they even had to release additional seats with obstructed views. For Hanyu fans, the Samurai Japan team seems to be a secondary concern.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-PJWSZMTBXNCPDNREQPYGP4YW54/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu: "It's precisely because 15 years have passed..." Performing for the fourth consecutive year in Miyagi, a disaster-stricken area / Figure Skating Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held an ice show called "notte stellata 2026" 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. Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-RI5UK4KMCFESXCI2BEEUDVOGSU/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu's "notte stellata 2026" setlist / Figure Skating Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-XEPKLG2HNBC5ZOT746DROLZZZA/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319040619/https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-XEPKLG2HNBC5ZOT746DROLZZZA/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "Please be careful on your way home," "I'll do my best for the next two days." Showing concern for reporters despite his tired body after the ice show / Figure Skating Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held an ice show called "notte stellata 2026" 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. After the performance, Hanyu gave an interview. The complete Q&A is as follows. Source: https://www.sanspo.com/article/20260307-FVBLAW2GIBOUBH2ELG7EAYGXNE/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu captivates fans in his hometown of Miyagi on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake: "I hope to feel an even stronger sense of community and connection" / Figure Skating Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held an ice show called "notte stellata 2026" 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.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/167174/ Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu: "I hope to feel a stronger sense of community and connection" - Ice show in Miyagi 15 years after the earthquake　 Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City who won two consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the Winter Olympics, appeared in an ice show held 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 community and bonds even more strongly." 　The Tohoku Youth Orchestra, founded by the late musician Ryuichi Sakamoto with young people from the three affected prefectures (Miyagi, Iwate, and Fukushima), performed new pieces, "Happy End" and "Yae no Sakura." The elegant dance of remembrance set to beautiful melodies captivated approximately 6,500 spectators. 　During the disaster, seeing the starry sky on his way to an evacuation center at night evoked "strong feelings that cannot be expressed in words amidst despair," and he has held the event for four consecutive years, naming it "notte stellata," which means "starry night" in Italian. Disaster preparedness goods were sold at the venue, and Wajima Morning Market in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, also had a stall. Hanyu, who is also involved in disaster preparedness awareness, said, "As someone who experienced that time, I feel a mission to pass on what I have learned."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/spp/sp0/004/413000c Archived: [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (1)] 15 Years Since the Earthquake: "I put my feelings and my technique into it properly" 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, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. This marked Hanyu's return to public appearances after a break, his first since July of last year. The following is a Q&A from after the opening performance. Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/spp/sp0/004/423000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319033545/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/spp/sp0/004/423000c [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (2)] Rediscovering how to use his body after a period of rest: "I realized how much I had been doing things my own way until now..." Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/spp/sp0/004/426000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319033735/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/spp/sp0/004/426000c [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (3)] "Yae no Sakura" is a sequel to "Ten to Chi to"... "It's like leaving memories behind" Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/k00/00m/050/278000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319034419/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260307/k00/00m/050/278000c Yuzuru Hanyu speaks about his thoughts on his new program 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), 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. The show opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture. This is the fourth consecutive year the show has been held since 2023. Over three days until the 9th, the show will deliver "hope" from the disaster-stricken areas through its performances. The following is an exchange with Hanyu after the performance. [Hitoshi Kurazawa]

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603070001377.html Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu performs for the first time in eight months after taking a break: "I felt a sense of connection" - his stage show commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake opens. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), the two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating and now in his fourth professional season, is the star of the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026," which premiered on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi Prefecture. The show aims to send a message of "hope" from the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, which will soon mark its 15th anniversary. After a period of maintenance and recharging, Hanyu performed in public for the first time since July of last year, offering prayers for recovery. Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603070001543.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319032213/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603070001543.html Yuzuru Hanyu resumes activities after an eight-month recharge, unveiling two new programs: the Japanese-themed “Yae no Sakura” and a piece set to music by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Olympic champion in men’s figure skating and now in his fourth season as a professional at age 31, unveiled two new programs. Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603070002107.html Archived: [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu, who was affected by the disaster at the age of 16 and is now 31, promises to "continue" his support to ensure the disaster is not forgotten. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), the only Asian figure skater to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals and now in his fourth season as a professional, has made his "comeback performance" after approximately eight months. His ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," in which he serves as the lead performer, premiered on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi Prefecture. He sent a message of hope from the area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, which will mark its 15th anniversary in four days. Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202603070002110.html Archived: [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu performs for the first time since July of last year: "I was so nervous my hands and feet were shaking," he says, praying for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating and now in his fourth season as a professional, is the star of the ice show "notte stellata," which premiered on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000343000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319030304/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000343000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu performs a requiem dance: “So that we can feel the circle, and the bonds.” Restarting with two new programs. Yuzuru Hanyu, 31, a native of Sendai City and a two-time Olympic champion in men’s figure skating, appeared on the 7th in the ice show “notte stellata” held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Following a period of rest, this was his return to public performance since last July. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000419000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319030637/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000419000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (1)] 15 Years Since the Earthquake: "I put my feelings and my technique into it properly" 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, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. This marked Hanyu's return to public appearances after a break, his first since July of last year. The following is a Q&A from after the opening performance. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000429000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319030807/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000429000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (2)] Rediscovering how to use his body after a period of rest: "I realized how much I had been doing things my own way until now..." Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000433000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260319031004/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/03/07/articles/20260307s00079000433000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks (3)] "Yae no Sakura" is a sequel to "Ten to Chi to"... "It's like leaving memories behind"

Absolutely gorgeous!

Spring greetings from the sweet little fairies!

YES indeed@Perelandra I also found a skater (I don't know who it is??) who recreated Yuzu's awesome Heaven and Earth : it's pretty good

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260306-OHT1T51451.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318132150/https://hochi.news/articles/20260306-OHT1T51451.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu joins the Tohoku Youth Orchestra in a performance carrying on a legacy. ‘notte stellata’ opens on the 7th.” The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. A rehearsal simulating the actual performance was held at the venue on the 6th. Hanyu met with special guests, the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, and deepened their bond by performing their collaborative routine together on the ice for the first time. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51364.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318133025/https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51364.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performed Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Yae no Sakura" in Tohoku, reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.　 　The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51461.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318133613/https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51461.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "It's incredibly difficult" - Thoughts on his new program "Happy End" - Part 1 of Q&A The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), opened on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. The 11th marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Hanyu expressed his wish that "we can feel the 'circle' and 'bond' even more strongly." He performed four songs, including two new pieces, in his first collaboration with the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, for which Ryuichi Sakamoto served as music director. This is the first part of a Q&A session with Hanyu, who made his return after eight months in front of a sold-out audience of 6,500 people. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51468.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318134954/https://hochi.news/articles/20260307-OHT1T51468.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "Yae no Sakura" is a sequel to "Ten to Chi to" (Part 2 of Q&A) 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 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Hanyu expressed his hope that "we can feel the 'circle' and 'bond' even more strongly." He performed four songs, including two new routines, in his first collaboration with the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, for which Ryuichi Sakamoto served as music director. This is the second half of the Q&A session with Hanyu, who made his return after eight months in front of a sold-out audience of 6,500 people.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51402.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318131240/https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51402.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu makes a long-awaited return after 8 months, restarting in his hometown Miyagi—‘notte stellata’ opens on the 7th. The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu not stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. On the 5th, Hanyu participated in a rehearsal at a skating rink in Miyagi Prefecture. After a maintenance period, this marks his first appearance since July of last year. He is restarting his activities with his fourth consecutive show in his hometown. From the disaster-stricken area, which will mark 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 on the 11th, he will once again send a message of hope. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260306-OHT1T51446.html?page=1 Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu and the Tohoku Youth Orchestra share a sense of unity at "notte stellata," which opens on the 7th. The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. A rehearsal simulating the actual performance was held at the venue on the 6th. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260306-OHT1T51448.html?page=1 Archived: Yuzuru Hanyu performs in Miyagi, blending music and emotion — ‘notte stellata’ opens on the 7th.” The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. A rehearsal simulating the actual performance was held at the venue on the 6th. This year's special guest, the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, performed a collaborative piece.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.03.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51292.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318130445/https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51292.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu smiles with his teammates during rehearsal; "notte stellata" opens on the 7th. The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. Hanyu and other performers participated in a rehearsal at a skating rink in Miyagi Prefecture on the 5th. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51307.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260318130852/https://hochi.news/articles/20260305-OHT1T51307.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu makes his return after eight months, restarting his activities in his hometown of Miyagi. Rehearsals underway for ‘notte stellata,’ opening on the 7th.” The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu note stellata 2026," starring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held for three days starting on the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture. Hanyu participated in a rehearsal at a skating rink in Miyagi Prefecture on the 5th.

Yuzu Sakura watch, post from Moriko san Many thanks for keeping Fanyus updated about the health of the YuzuSakura and the imminent appearance of sakura blossom

And another AERA cover is coming