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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

Info: https://x.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1785923918215446592 https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2823907850.html Yuzu's comment: Release date: Released on May 11, 2024 Sales price: 2,860 yen (2,600 yen + 10% tax) Close coverage of top skaters! Special bonus: Yuzuru Hanyu poster [Exclusive interview] Yuzuru Hanyu "The words of determination are 'I will change the world!'" [Ice show report] "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2024" "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR" [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Shae-Lynn Bourne "Sublimation into an artist" Mura Takahi…

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.

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

Articles/interviews in the context of AERA's Yuzuru Hanyu Photobooks "Shin" and "Gi", on sale from November 1st, 2024. Info: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1816292287938453930 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4023323756 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4023323748 BTS Video: [On sale from November 1st] "Hanyu Yuzuru Photo Book Shin". "Hanyu Yuzuru Photo Book Gi". Mika Ninagawa has photographed Hanyu Yuzuru in eight different situations with the themes of "heart" and "technique". The two books, "Shin" in all black and white and "Gi" in all color, will be delivered at the same time.

*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 …

Info: https://www.bbm-japan.com/article/detail/52774?page=1 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/458362798X Publisher: Baseball Magazine Co., Ltd. (July 3, 2024) Release date: July 3, 2024 Language ‏: Japanese Mook: ‎ 98 pages Variable price: 1,390 yen (tax included) Contents THANK YOU, FANS! Yuzuru Hanyu, with the world's best fans. Yuzuru Hanyu Front column: No matter what, he is the "champion" of the ice. Interview Accepting the "support" of his fans. I felt that "I could rely on them." Postscript to the interview: True words. PHOTO STORY: Yuzuru Hanyu SKAT…

*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)…

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 …

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* 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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.

Info: https://www.kazi.co.jp/icejewels/backnumber/vol19/vo19.html Price: 1,760 yen (tax included) Release date: 2024/05/15 A4 size, 80 pages CONTENTS 02｜Special Feature: Special Photo Session The very best of Yuzuru Hanyu 360° Yuzuru Hanyu 44｜56 Questions Asked to Yuzu We asked him questions we've always wanted to ask, such as when he first started skating, the difference between competitions and shows, what it means to be a professional skater, and his current interests and hobbies. 48｜Summary of "RE_PRAY" "RE_PRAY" was held at four venues across the country. After the final performance in …

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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 international fans: h…

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

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…

Written interviews published on his 2-years journey as a professional skater.