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*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2018.07.03 Source: https://digital.asahi.com/articles/DA3S13567481.html?ptoken=01KWHMCP669T81M2TJBS12DAGG (paid) Hanyu becomes a beacon of hope for the world at the National Honor Award ceremony On the 2nd, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (ANA) attended the awards ceremony at the Prime Minister's official residence, becoming the youngest individual to receive the People's Honor Award. While wholeheartedly applauding his great achievement, I couldn't help but think, "Is he really only 23 years old?" After the awards ceremony, Hanyu said, "I want to live a life where I am…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/フィギュアスケート男子ファンブック-Quadruple-Axel-2018-奇跡の五輪シーズン総集編/dp/4635924785 "Quadruple Axel" — Men's Figure Skating Magazine Relaunched! Formerly known as "Quadruple", the premier men's singles figure skating magazine has been reborn as "Quadruple Axel"! Following the historic one-two finish by Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno at the PyeongChang Olympics, the world of figure skating is experiencing an unprecedented wave of excitement. This special edition casts a wide spotlight on male skaters—from senior champions to rising junior stars, and even professional skaters continuing their journeys after retirement. Through exclu…

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-2019-熱戦のシーズンイン特集号-ebook/dp/B07LBN9DYR/ Men’s Singles Special Magazine, Reissue Vol. 2! The figure skating scene has entered a new four-year cycle leading up to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In this book, we shine a spotlight on Japanese male skaters—from top athletes competing on the world stage to promising junior skaters. Through exclusive interviews, dialogues, and in-depth coverage reports, we explore the appeal of these skaters! CONTENTS [Exclusive Long Interview] Daisuke Takahashi — “Everything Was for This Day” [Coach Interview] Utako Nagami…

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.kiiya.co.jp/jitsurei01/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220522224056/https://www.kiiya.co.jp/jitsurei01/ "Thank you for your support! Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition" Costume display mannequin From April 11, 2018, the "Thank You for Your Support! Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition" was held at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya 8th Floor Hall. The exhibition mainly featured over 100 powerful news photographs taken by Yomiuri Shimbun photographers over the 10 seasons from when Yuzuru Hanyu won his first All-Japan Junior Championships in 2008 until he achieved his second consecutive Ol…

NOTE: Chapter 1 up to Chapter 3.5 are the same from the book "Team Brian: 300-Point Legend." Please check the translation in 2017 thread. Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/チーム・ブライアン-新たな旅-ブライアン・オーサー/dp/4065123666/ https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/books/497167/ "I want to experience that overwhelming emotion again and again, the kind that makes my whole body tremble." After Sochi, Brian Orser, the renowned coach, speaks about Yuzuru Hanyu’s journey up until PyeongChang, including the untold struggles and the path that led to Hanyu’s historic back-to-back victories in men’s singles at the PyeongChang Olympics. This new edition of…

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2018.02.09 Source: https://x.com/mamiyuzu1207/status/961689769376759808 https://ameblo.jp/silubia-ran/entry-12353201804.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASQ2M6SNXQ2MUTIL008.html (paid) https://mainichi.jp/articles/20220203/ddm/041/050/127000c (paid) Yuzuru Smiles Again An Autistic Friend, His Father and the Support Team The PyeongChang Olympics open today. Men’s figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (23), who injured his right ankle, will skip the team event that begins on the 9th and instead focus on the men’s singles starting on the 16th. Yuuki Sakat…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケート日本代表-2018ファンブック-別冊-山と溪谷/dp/4635924823 [Special supplement] 2018/2019 season spectator calendar [Special interview] Yuzuru Hanyu "Words of gratitude" [Close-up report] Shoma Uno "Unwavering belief" [Exclusive interview] Keiji Tanaka "Doing everything I can now" Kazuki Tomono "Now is the time to awaken" Sota Yamamoto "Small goals, big steps" Koshiro Shimada "Filled with joy and hope" Satoko Miyahara "Miss Perfect's new challenge" Kaori Sakamoto "The Oath of an Olympian" Wakaba Higuchi "Turning frustration into strength" Rika Kihira "Towards a brilliant…

Article/Interviews relating to 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics held at the Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangneung, South Korea. Feb 16th - Men's SP Feb 17th - Men's FS

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2018.05.18 Source: https://date.schoolweb.ne.jp/0710104/weblog/5200547 https://x.com/fminyu/status/997644988786790400 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250818130254/https://date.schoolweb.ne.jp/0710104/weblog/5200547 A message of support has arrived from Yuzuru Hanyu Recently, our school received a signed photo panel with a handwritten message from Yuzuru Hanyu, the Olympic men's figure skating champion who won back-to-back gold medals. This generous gift was made possible thanks to Tatsuya Noike, Professor Emeritus of Tohoku University. Hanyu’…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/夢を生きる-単行本-羽生-結弦/dp/4120050491/ Even after reaching the pinnacle of world skating at the Sochi Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu continued to break his own world record scores multiple times and pursue his ideal performance from 2015 to 2018. This latest collection of interviews features Yuzuru Hanyu himself, exploring his path of growth leading up to the PyeongChang Olympics. He passionately discusses the thoughts he put into each program in the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 seasons, the various challenges he undertook to further his technical progress, his passion for skating, and his gratitude to all those who support him. In addition to …

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2018.02.14 Source: https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/15274 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240906103434/https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/15274 Including unreleased photos! What is the real face of Yuzuru Hanyu revealed through a special interview? "Figure Skating Love (Eye) *treasured photo gallery included Yuzuru Hanyu during a solo interview in Tokyo after his Toronto coverage. He smiles brightly and then shows a slightly more serious expression. As expected, he can quickly switch between various expressions." Spoiler…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not comment in this thread other than translations* Source: https://bunshun.jp/bungeishunju/articles/h248 (paid article) "Yuzuru Hanyu generation" Born in 1994 - The Strongest Legends From Shohei Otani, Seiya Suzuki, and Miho Takagi to badminton and the NBA. Spoiler 　Not only the fans who came from Japan, but also the local Korean audience, and people from all over the world, including China, Europe, and the United States, cheered and praised their performance. 　When we look back on the sports world in 2018, the first image that comes t…

*machine translation* Source: https://www.tvguide.or.jp/feature/feature-332008/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210121181958/https://www.tvguide.or.jp/feature/feature-332008/ Yuzuru Hanyu holds event "Continues ~with Wings~" to express his gratitude to his fans! Full report and interview published Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the gold medal at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and became the first man in 66 years to win two consecutive gold medals in figure skating, held a triumphant return event, "Continues ~with Wings~," to express his gratitude to his fans over three days from April 13th to 15th. Here is a report on…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Published 2017.12.24 Updated 2018.2.17 Source: https://www.asahi.com/olympics/2018/special/hanyu-dream/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20171223113036/https://www.asahi.com/olympics/2018/special/hanyu-dream/ SPIN THE DREAM (Part 1) - Yuzuru Hanyu weaves his dreams Spoiler Supported by Many People, Back on That Stage Again Yuzuru Hanyu always bows deeply. When he steps onto the ice and when he leaves, he touches the ice. After a poor performance, he sometimes mutters to the sky, "I'm sorry." "…

*Article is in English, but would like to archive it here since it has a lovely portion about Yuzu* Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240806021826/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Choreography legend David Wilson a man in demand Sometimes in life we encounter a person who is a veritable force of nature. Dynamic, honest, emotional. The kind of individual that stops you in your tracks. David Wilson is one of those people. After …