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Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケートLife-Extra-「羽生結弦-PROFESSIONAL」-扶桑社ムック/dp/4594621031/ It has been a year since Yuzuru Hanyu announced his turn as a professional skater on July 19, 2022. He has successfully performed unprecedented performances, including his solo Tokyo Dome concert "GIFT." We look back on his achievements as a professional athlete over the past year with photos and reports. It is also packed with rare photos from the latest "Fantasy on Ice 2023" B Tour! [Photo & Report] ●Fantasy on Ice 2023 Niigata/Makuhari Performance ●Stars on Ice 2023 ●Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata ●Prologue Yokohama/Hachinoh…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.07.19 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/270082 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230718222704/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/270082 Yuzuru Hanyu's economic impact during his first year as a professional skater was approximately 17.6 billion yen! Data analysis reveals his extraordinary presence. What is this "extraordinary" presence? Yuzuru Hanyu (28), who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, marked one year since turning professional on the 19th. In February, he held "GIFT," the first solo concert by a…

Compilation of articles about GIFT at Tokyo Dome, held on 26 February 2023. Info: https://gift-official.jp/index_en.html https://x.com/jp_GIFTofficial

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-2023-氷上の希望と光/dp/4635907724 This fan book is packed with great content, including interviews and discussions with male skaters, and in-depth reports. Contents [Ice show report] Yuzuru Hanyu "notte stellata," "GIFT," "PROLOGUE" [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Takahito Mura Minoru Sano [In-depth report] Shoma Uno "Wearing the air of a champion, " Kao Miura "The dawn of a new era" [Special conversation] Kazuki Tomono x Sota Yamamoto "They are 'best friends,'" Tatsuya Tsuboi x Haruya Sasaki "School-skilled athletes are hard work" …

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4807299085 [Content introduction] In July 2022, Yuzuru Hanyu began a new path as a professional skater. We look back on the past year with cover photos and exclusive interviews. What's more, this issue features exclusive interviews and contributions from the gorgeous members who create and watch over Yuzuru Hanyu as a professional skater, including MIKIKO, who was responsible for the direction of the historic "GIFT" solo performance at Tokyo Dome (a first in skating history), Mansai Nomura, with whom Hanyu has had a deep connection since SEIMEI…

[2023.03.06] *Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/mrsgreenapple/index.php?itemid=20501 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20230307200013/https://www.tfm.co.jp/lock/mrsgreenapple/index.php?itemid=20501 School of Lock, Tokyo FM (Fan Letter) "Good evening, Mrs. Sensei! I just finished watching Yuzuru Hanyu’s ice show 'GIFT' at the Tokyo Dome. At the end of the show, there was a video of Hanyu-kun skating to your song 'Boku no koto' (‘About Me’)! I absolutely love both Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Hanyu-kun, and when I saw that, tears started to fall. Thanks to the songs you share with us, I’m able t…

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/エル・ジャポン-2023年8月号-羽生結弦特別版-Sitting-ver/dp/B0C5WYPN68/ https://www.amazon.co.jp/エル・ジャポン-2023年8月号-羽生結弦特別版-Butterfly-ver/dp/B0C5X2J45L https://www.elle.com/jp/fashion/fashion-stories/a43939389/elle-men-yuzuru-hanyu-2306/ Summary: The August issue of ELLE Japon, special edition featuring Yuzuru Hanyu ([A]Butterfly ver./[B]Sitting ver.), not only features Yuzuru Hanyu on the cover, but is a special edition that is 13 pages larger than the regular edition, featuring fashion portraits, as well as an exclusive interview with Akutagawa Prize-winning author, Machiya Ryohei. *The August issue of ELLE Japon, special ed…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Based on Japanese transcription by @yuuzuuruusubs (twitter). Endnotes added for additional context. 2023.10.06 Rebroadcast: May 16th, 2025. https://plus.nhk.jp/watch/st/e1_2025051625623?t=229 Premiere: October 6th, 2023 Part 1: Koichi Domoto x Yuzuru Hanyu Switch Interview (NHK E) Hanyu: Good morning. Domoto: Thanks for your hard work. Thanks for your hard work. Sorry, today… Hanyu: No, not at all. Likewise. Thank you in advance. Domoto: Thank you in advance. Narrator: This time on Switch Interview, KinKi Kids’[1] Koichi Domoto and professional figure skater Yuz…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.03.05 Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/305569/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230305090120/https://the-ans.jp/column/305569/ "Yuzuru Hanyu has something special" - Former coach Nanami Abe talks about her experience with her student's rare talent Abe Nanami has been leading the Sendai figure skating world as a coach and choreographer for over 20 years. During her competitive days, she studied under the renowned coach Nagakubo Yutaka, and as a coach from 2006 to 2012, she coached Hanyu Yuzuru, who would later become two-time consecutive Winter Olympic champion. …

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* "Towa Quality" Special Discussion Yuzuru Hanyu (Professional figure skater) × Itsuro Yoshida (President and CEO of Towa Pharmaceuticals) In the summer of 2023, professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu visited the Towa Pharmaceutical Yamagata Factory. Not only did he learn about the ease of taking the medication, but he also explored the factory's strict 'Towa Quality'—including the quality control and safety of the manufacturing process. Hanyu-san and Towa Pharmaceutical’s CEO, Itsuro Yoshida, who guided the tour, had a conversation. Despite being from different fields, they resonated with each o…

Articles & interviews relating to notte stellata 2023, held on Mar 10-12th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi. *Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.03.29 Source: https://dot.asahi.com/articles/-/2062?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113082307/https://dot.asahi.com/articles/-/2062?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's "Hope" ice show: "Even if it means sacrificing my own happiness, I will carry everything on my shoulders and move forward" "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata" was held from March 10th to 12th to mark the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. What Ha…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.06.26 Source: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/679694 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230626021515/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/679694 The connection between Yuzuru Hanyu and Lotte seen in the "Chocolate Pie phenomenon" The "ideal relationship" continues even after the advertising contract has ended On March 30, 2023, following a comment made by Yuzuru Hanyu at a press conference, the word "Chocolate Pie" became a trending topic on Twitter. Some of the posts included photos of Choco Pie with Hanyu's official merchandise. 2023 marks the 40th ann…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.06.24 Source: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/679669 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230624010549/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/679669 Yuzuru Hanyu's show has a huge effect on regional development "Stars on Ice" held in Oshu City is a huge success Yuzuru Hanyu won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018, and attempted a quadruple axel at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Since announcing his intention to turn professional and retiring from the sport in July 2022, he has further expanded the scope of his activiti…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.06.30 Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/6818fc16a3037ec7e4ec0fef84e7bf5615621b5d Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240303185811/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/6818fc16a3037ec7e4ec0fef84e7bf5615621b5d "Yuzu was not a 'retired athlete'!" Brian Orser talks about Yuzuru Hanyu's return to Toronto. At the end of April this year, at the prestigious skating rink 'Cricket Club' in Toronto, coaches Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson warmly welcomed Yuzuru Hanyu (28) on his "return home." While watching over his three-day stay, Orser reflected on…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.04.20 Source: https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-2164473/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241127000743/https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-2164473/ Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance on "Tetsuko's Room"! 2-hour special to mark the show's 48th year The flagship long-running TV Asahi program Tetsuko's Room (aired Monday to Friday at 1:00 PM) has entered its 48th year of broadcasting. To celebrate this milestone, a special two-hour episode will air on May 2 at 7:00 PM. It has been confirmed that Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Winter Olympics men's figur…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: JAPANDIGEST No.23 October 2023 issue, pg 16-18 https://www.japandigest.de/moderne-kultur/sport/hanyu-yuzuru-interview/ https://issuu.com/newsdigest/docs/jd2023_10 The story of the figure skating prince HANYU YUZURU’S GIFT Japan is home to many talented artists and athletes, but few enjoy as much international popularity as Hanyu Yuzuru. With two Olympic gold medals and numerous competition victories under his belt, the 28-year-old figure skater from Sendai has made a name for himself worldwide. So it is not surprising that Hanyu continues to be on the ice and en…

Info: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1708679949245100224 https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4023323500/ BTS video: Two consecutive Olympic gold medals, the first solo concert in the history of skaters at the Tokyo Dome, and the announcement of his first solo tour... Yuzuru Hanyu continues to bring various emotions to the world. Photographer Mika Ninagawa photographed this rare skater in six different situations. "I took on the challenge while considering Ninagawa's perspective and the atmosphere I wanted to convey" (Yuzuru Hanyu's comment) This is my third session with Ninagawa. Recently, I ha…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.11.03 Source: https://4years.asahi.com/article/15047889 [Interview with Kao Miura ②] My ideal skater is Yuzuru Hanyu, "A once-in-a-thousand-year skater" [Figure Skating Channel Kiss and Cry Plus | Asahi Shimbun Figure skater Kao Miura (Oriental Bio/Meguro Nihon University High School) is aiming for consecutive medals in the Grand Prix (GP) series and to advance to the GP Final. We will introduce three interviews with Miura, who is showing remarkable growth as he prepares to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the second part, Miura talks about his ideal ska…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.12.25 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20231224-OHT1T51193.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240930021126/https://hochi.news/articles/20231224-OHT1T51193.html?page=1 [Exclusive Interview] Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm very particular about it" Behind the scenes of YouTube filming and editing, Part 1 Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (29) gave an exclusive interview to Sports Hochi by the 24th, discussing the behind-the-scenes of his YouTube channel “HANYU YUZURU.” Launched in August 2022 after announcing his transition to a professional caree…