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Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2824550260.html Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's singles figure skating and continues to shine as a solitary figure even after turning professional. And there is Sports Nippon Newspaper's Kogaito Yoshiki, who has been following Hanyu through his lens and is known as the "god photographer" for his highly artistic photographic expression. Their encounter has dramatically changed figure skating photography in sports journalism. Kogaito's figure skating photos stand apart from the traditional "standard" sports photos. With his fresh sensibility, he creates captivating images. His un…

Compilation of interviews about RE_PRAY 2024: - Saga (Jan 12th & 14th) - Yokohama (Feb 17th & 19th) - Miyagi (Apr 7th & 9th) Info: https://repray-icestory.jp/ https://x.com/repray_icestory

The Official Pamphlet is the pre-tour book with key visuals and interviews. CONTENT Yuzuru's Message Yuzuru's Interview MIKIKO's Interview The Official Pamphlet of Echoes of Life has 39 photos of Yuzuru: 21 are studio photos of Nova (including one a double page size poster) 4 are face close up during the interview 14 are from the making of and practice. 2,800 yen (USD$19), available on Axel Store. PAMPHLET STAFF Creative Producer: Mamoru Inagaki Art Direction: Kosugi Koichi Design: Hana Sasaki Photos: HIRO KIMURA, Sunao Noto Text:Hasegawa Hitomi Hair a…

Compilation of written interviews published in the context of the "Charity Event to Support Noto Peninsula -Challenge". The event was held in Ishikawa Prefecture (Wajima & Kanazawa connected virtually) on September 15, 2024.

*machine translation* Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202411060001231.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241107125155/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202411060001231.html "Yuzuru Hanyu: The Only Male Figure Skater to Achieve the Super Slam and His Career Highlights... Celebrating his 30th birthday, National Tour Kicks Off in One Month" Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (29), who won the men's Winter Olympic gold medal twice in a row, reminisced about the 2022 Beijing Olympics, expressing his gratitude for the support he received in terms of conditioning, which he described as …

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to Echoes of Life: 2024: - Saitama (Dec 7, 9, 11) 2025: - Hiroshima (Jan 3, 5) - Chiba (Feb 7, 9) Info: https://echoesoflife.jp/ https://x.com/echoesoflife_jp

Articles/interviews related to Fantasy on Ice 2024, where Yuzuru Hanyu participated in Tour A: Makuhari (May 24th - 26th, 2024) Aichi (May 31st - June 2nd, 2024) Info: https://www.fantasy-on-ice.com/ Official pamphlet: https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/240415131/ Message from Yuzu:

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.28 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82855 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240827235330/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82855 A veteran "ice craftsman" talks about how to make a temporary skating rink, the difference between competitions and ice shows, and how to deal with water quality in different regions | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 64) An active "ice craftsman" at age 86 this year "Fantasy on Ice," "Everlasting33," "Hyoen," "Prince Ice World," "THE ICE"... A variety of ice shows were held from spri…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.04.18 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80499 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240424230932/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80499 Machida Tatsuki examines the current state and problems of ice shows, and how to overcome "inflation" caused by an increase in the number of performances and soaring ticket prices | Interview with sports science researcher and former figure skater Machida Tatsuki Concerns about attendance Last season, there was a common theme that was mentioned frequently by people involved in figure skating: co…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.29 Source: Nikkan Gendai Special Issue "New Year Special Issue 2025" Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DRFRJ6DC Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250119053349/https://www.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/view/sports/365766 Special Interview: Hanyu Yuzuru’s Challenge at 30 Two and a half years since turning professional. "I’m always doing it with the mindset of trying to break my Olympic records." Spoiler On December 7, 2024, he celebrated his 30th birthday. He has reigned at the top of the world as an athlete, including becom…

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.06 Source: https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/documents/1-g.pdf pg 3 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241229081919/https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/documents/1-g.pdf Info: https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/kyousai_interviews.html Sendai City School Teacher Recruitment Guide 2025 Message from Yuzuru Hanyu: "How much do you understand?" I spent my elementary, junior high, and high school years in Sendai. Looking back on these 12 years, I have experienced much joy, frustration, and hardship. And througho…

Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4594622488 https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/17944882/ BTS Video: Yuzuru Hanyu's latest 46-page photo shoot and exclusive interview, where he is now 29 years old and in his third year as a professional. A 17,000-word exclusive interview in which Yuzuru Hanyu himself looks back on his second year as a professional athlete! "I realized that there was still so much potential left." In his second year as a professional, he completed his first solo tour "RE_PRAY". As both a producer and an artist, Hanyu seems to have …

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241225125852/https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html?nsgid=U2FsdGVkX1%2BOO2dAZlgPuhMr3Nk%2BVqXUww4yDfb57TR1afZdz9CFKkjcRY6YeZndG%2BjPcrQPm8xbmDZsD4R3Mfo73Cfv6mmAahAvyMO1FZoLokGD%2FT4I0Q9xsu40IR2K Part 1: [Celebrating his 30th birthday] Yuzuru Hanyu interview: "I can definitely get better in my 30s" Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved back-to-back gold medals in the Winter Olympics, celebr…

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.11.21 Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/11/post-9869.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241120201643/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/11/post-9869.php ~ Continuing to Carve the Glory of "World's Best" ~ Professional Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Becomes Brand Ambassador for Both Haier and Aqua! Haier Japan (CEO Du Jingguo) announced that on November 21 (Thursday), a brand ambassador contract was signed with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu for both the "Haier" (hereinafter, Haier) and "AQUA" (hereinafter, Aqua)…

2024.12.02 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241201-OHT1T51228.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's birthday countdown series starts in Sports Hochi on the 3rd Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu will celebrate his 30th birthday on December 7, the opening day of his ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" at the Saitama Super Arena. "Sports Hochi" will publish a five-day countdown series starting on December 3. The series will reflect on Hanyu's journey, from his childhood to his career, which saw him reach the pinnacle of the sport with two Olympic gold medals, and continues to shine in the professional world.

ESSE January 2025 Special Edition Moomin Porcelain Hexagonal Plates 2-Piece Set Info: https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30829 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DG5GJCC7 Summary: Bonus Fold-Out Insert Yuzuru Hanyu Double-Sided Poster Please note: The photo differs between the standard and special editions. Special Interview (Page 71) Yuzuru Hanyu The figure skater, who continues to challenge himself with new forms of expression after turning professional, graces the cover of the New Year issue, delivering a message to help us welcome a fulfilling year. Cover Star Yuzuru Hanyu

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: Weekly Toyo Keizai 2024/11/30 issue, pg 62-69 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DM558RM9 Content summary: [Second feature] Yuzuru Hanyu: An evolving entertainer Special interview with Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want everyone to have a special experience no matter where they're seated" Performances are a good opportunity to promote the region Commitment to supporting disaster-stricken areas The meaning of "a gold medal for people": two consecutive victories to support reconstruction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.11.25 Source: https://www.phiten.com/hanyu-project/interview/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241128063817/https://www.phiten.com/hanyu-project/interview/ Info: https://x.com/phiten_official/status/1860956590863720525 Yuzuru Hanyu x Phiten Interview The ever-evolving Yuzuru Hanyu experiences Phiten's new technology "I'm looking forward to performing and taking care of my body even more now!" A conversation took place between professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who has been using Phiten products since he was 8 years old, and Yoshihiro H…

Machine translation of "Echoes of Life" Story Book available for those who purchased the book A fan-made machine translation of the “Echoes of Life” Story Book is available. You can request it by sending a proof of purchase at [email protected] NOTE: As any machine translation, this one doesn’t reflect the prose, tone, and nuanced meanings intended by the author, Yuzuru Hanyu. The original Japanese version of the Story Book can be purchased online: https://axelstore.net/series/echoesoflife_officialgoods/detail.php?goods_id=111 For the Official English Translation, please order the version that Yuzuru specifically requested to be produced for internat…