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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2021.03.31 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/27059 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230123224443/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/27059 The "too-low score" issue for Yuzuru Hanyu: A living legend of the figure skating world points out the trends in judging. Skepticism is erupting from people involved in the sport both domestically and internationally regarding the scoring of Yuzuru Hanyu (26, ANA), the two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating. It had long been a common belief among fans that "Hanyu's scoring is harsh," but the low sc…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B092ZDQWDQ/ Content: FIGURE SKATING TRACE OF STARS: The Ice Rink of Determination. Figure Skating 2020-2021 Season Highlights [Detailed Report on the World Team Trophy] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Illuminated by the Guiding Light" [Determination Gained at the World Championships] Yuzuru Hanyu: "Just One-Eighth More Rotation" [Speaking of Reunion After a Year] Brian Orser: "The Magical Moment to Come" [Innovation Explained by the Arranger] Keiichi Yano: "A Unique Expression of Japanese Style" Artists Talk About the Beauty of Yuzuru Hanyu's Past Programs Shunji Iwai…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/志-アイスショーに賭ける夢-真壁-喜久夫/dp/4403231276 https://www.amazon.co.jp/志～アイスショーに賭ける夢～-真壁喜久夫-ebook/dp/B0BXRLZTZ6 The unknown world of ice entertainment. "Why did the famous producer of the ice show 'Fantasy on Ice' step into the world of ice entertainment? What was his ambition?" Packed with anecdotes, this book explores the glamour and behind-the-scenes of the spectacular show, as well as the secrets of the entertainment business. It also includes interviews with Yuzuru Hanyu, Stéphane Lambiel, and Johnny Weir. Table of content: Preface Where there is a will, there is a way Ch…

Source: https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5H2WPD9UTQP00Z.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5K0NPDBUTQP01M.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5KF7PDLUTQP01R.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5PY6PDJUTQP029.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5Q87PDLUTQP00Z.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASPDP5QMGPDDUTQP022.html Total of 6 Episodes - Paid Articles Witnesses of the "Legend" of Yuzuru Hanyu Yuzuru Hanyu is aiming for his third consecutive gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics. What path did he take to reach the top of the world in figure skating? We will get closer to the …

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: "With love for skating" [Special contr…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not comment in this thread other than translations* Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/olympic/beijing2022/yuzuru-hanyu.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20211216033020/https://www.nikkansports.com/olympic/beijing2022/yuzuru-hanyu.html Yuzuru Hanyu and Words - Yuzuru Hanyu said... - A collection some of the past words of figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the Winter Olympics twice in a row. Olympics Spoiler When I started skating, I never thought I would compete in the Olympics. I didn't even know what the Olympics were when I was four y…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not comment in this thread other than translations* Source: https://bunshun.jp/bungeishunju/articles/h2202 (paid article) Yuzuru Hanyu: "The decade that changed my life" Special Feature: 10 Years After the Great East Japan Earthquake Photographer Sunao Noto has spent the past 10 years photographing nearly every competition, ice show, and practice that Yuzuru Hanyu has participated in, both domestically and internationally. His photos, which capture Hanyu’s beautiful and delicate movements and rich expressions, have gained strong support from fans, and he has published sever…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2021.07.13 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65943 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210713031355/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65943 How to make a temporary rink, an essential part of figure skating - something you may not know about | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 18) Ice Rink Expert An ice rink is essential for figure skating to exist. 　There are permanent rinks that are used for daily practice. Among them, there are rinks that are operated all year round regardless of the season, and rinks that are opera…