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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2021 Season Climax, pg 34-36 "Shining on the Ice" <Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu> Special Guest: Satomi Ito Satomi Ito, who designs costumes for top skaters both in Japan and overseas, including Yuzuru Hanyu. Her costumes, which express the world of each program through artistic use of color and beautiful decoration, are highly acclaimed not only by skaters but also by many figure skating fans. We spoke with Ms. Ito about the behind-the-scenes stories of the costume production for Yuzuru Hanyu's programs this season, "Let Me Entertain You" and "Ten to Chi to (Heaven and Earth)". Interview/Text: Junko Kuroo Profile Costume designer. After studying at the fashion vocational school Esmod Japon, she studied abroad at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. After returning to Japan, she worked at a costume company before becoming independent, and is now engaged in costume production for figure skaters both in Japan and overseas. Her meticulously crafted costumes, with attention to every detail, are often described as works of art.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2021 Season Climax, pg 28-33 "A Gift From Heaven" <Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu> Special Guest: Jeffrey Buttle

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケート男子ファンブック-Quadruple-Axel-2021-シーズンクライマックス-ebook/dp/B08YJQ6B7D This issue is the climax of the season for the men's singles magazine "Quadruple Axel." Close coverage of top skaters! Content: [Exclusive interview] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Proof of an absolute champion" [All Japan Championships report] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Putting his heart into his program, he reclaimed the title in a spectacular fashion" [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Jeffrey Buttle: "A gift from heaven" Satomi Ito: "Shining on the ice" Nobunari Oda: "Heaven, earth and God" Shoichiro Tsuzuki: "Putting love into skating" [Special contribution] Reporter's eye: "Yuzuru Hanyu - the absolute champion, his 10-year journey" [Close-up report] Shoma Uno: "A performance of gratitude with a constant smile" [Special interview] Yuma Kagiyama: "Driven by a competitive spirit" Shun Sato: "I will overcome this wall" Kao Miura: "A premonition of a new revolution" Tatsuki Hino: "Every day is irreplaceable" Rika Kihira: "Straight to the stage of my dreams" Kaori Sakamoto: "A season of innovation" Mai Mihara: "A silver rink of gratitude" [Special Conversation] Tanaka Keiji x Miyahara Satoko "The Aesthetics of a Seeker" Tomono Kazuki x Honda Taichi "A Final Talk of Tears and Laughter" Yamamoto Sota x Sumoto Mitsuki "Childhood Friends and Rivals" Shimada Koshiro x Nishiyama Mako "Towards Their Own Dreams" [Special Feature] Nakaniwa Kensuke "The Challenge of a Young Leader" [Series] "The Power of Choreographers to Develop Individuality" #10 Ernesto Martinez [Popular Series] Suzuki Jun "In My Life - The Encouragement of Duality in Literature and Dance" Machida Tatsuki "A Letter to a Young Skater" [Competition Report] 89th All Japan Championships [Photo Gallery] Nagoya Figure Skating Festival Medalist on Ice

Okay - this demonstrates why, even If I tried to learn Korean, he speaks SO fast. He loves art because he can't do it - and we owe a lot to his unbringing, which he credits as one of the key components of a successful life. To be honest, he says SO much here and SO fast, I need to listen again.... (and the members telling him, still, to do nothing. Just sit there, do nothing. We'll do it. Some things don't change.

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* Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Team Japan Fan Book 2022, pg 38-43 "Now, let's embrace freedom" <Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu> Special Guest: Professional Skater Johnny Weir Johnny Weir continues to pursue beautiful, artistic skating and still has passionate fans all over the world. He was one of the skaters a young Yuzuru Hanyu admired. Here, Johnny shares heartfelt words of encouragement. Profile Born in 1984, from Pennsylvania, USA. Highly popular for his beautiful skating that combines artistry and fashion sense. Placed 5th at the 2006 Turin Olympics and 6th at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Bronze medalist at the 2008 World Championships. Won three consecutive US National Championships from 2004 to 2006. Since retiring from competition, he has been active as a professional skater and commentator. He also works as a costume designer.

The power of HYBE promotion! Cortis has clearly been well trained. It's Kai's birthday - Namjoon - why? Gorgeous.

HopuRega, flying above the water surface

Abe no Seimei and Shikigami Yuzu, inspired by the stupendous performances from Notte Stellata 2025

Artist creates Yuzu's splendid profile, robed in Utai costume

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Team Japan Fan Book 2022, pg 32-37 "A wonderful journey" <Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu> Special Guest: Figure Skating Coach Tracy Wilson At the prestigious Toronto Cricket Club in Canada, Tracy Wilson coached Yuzuru Hanyu and guided him to become an undisputed champion. As her beloved student embarks on a new chapter, having risen from being a “diamond in the rough” to a “presence that transcends sports,” we asked her to reflect on the long journey they walked together. (Interview and text by Yukiko Ogawa, Tatsuya Murao) Profile Born in 1961 in Quebec, Canada. Competed as an ice dancer during his competitive career, placing 8th at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics and winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Calgary Olympics. Also earned bronze medals at the World Championships for three consecutive years from 1986. Currently coaches top skaters from around the world at the Toronto Cricket Club in Canada. She has been coaching together with Brian Orser since 2006, and has served as Yuzuru Hanyu’s main coach alongside him.

What a great review. I like "Stripped of BTS’s group dynamics, his lane leans towards adult-contemporary pop-rock – warm guitars, earnest lyrics, melodies designed to swell in a live space. -" All 7 of them have, in their solo work, found their own lane. I wish I'd seen this concert.

Here's a review of London Day 1, the night I went to see Jin, that's far more descriptive and better written than any thing I could say: All I have to add is that, from my personal persepective, I was so busy enjoying being a part of it all that there were times when I forgot that I was supposed to be watching Jin put on a concert. It was more like having a great singalong and a good laugh with a very talented friend

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