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Excerpts from Book 2 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/ブライアン・オーサー/dp/4062201186/ https://ebookjapan.yahoo.co.jp/books/270878/ The Reason Behind That Smile, The Truth Behind That Roar, The Behind-the-Scenes of That Fierce Battle. Moving Toward the future of another dimension! ! A Renowned Coach Tells the Story of Yuzuru Hanyu and Javier Fernández.
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*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 operated according to the season. 2021.07.14 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65944 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210714031238/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65944 The temperature that troubled the rink pros at the 2019 World Championships and the reason for it | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 19) An era where temporary rinks are required Patine Leisure Co., Ltd. has become an indispensable presence in the world of figure skating, managing and operating skating rinks and transforming gymnasiums and arenas into rinks for competitions and ice shows. This is truly a group of ice rink experts, and Yasutaka Iihashi has been working there for about 25 years. His involvement with rinks is even longer. 2021.07.15 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65946 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210715061136/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/65946 The difference in the rink that Yuzuru Hanyu noticed and the ice quality that allows him to jump higher | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 20) Difficulties with travel and language barriers at the PyeongChang Olympics Patine Leisure Co., Ltd. has become an indispensable presence in the world of figure skating, managing and operating skating rinks and transforming gymnasiums and arenas into rinks for competitions and ice shows. They were involved in the Nagano Olympics, but there was another Olympics they were involved in - the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
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[2024] Futao Takahashi, the veteran "ice craftsman"
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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2022.01.01 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/137338 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221015031540/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/137338 Veteran ice craftsman reveals why Yuzuru Hanyu is so top-notch: "He always bows down to us" [Field notes: Behind the scenes] Carrying buckets of ice, they fill holes in the rink. Behind the scenes of the skaters' spectacular performances, the steady work continues from morning until night. -
[2024] Futao Takahashi, the veteran "ice craftsman"
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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.06.27 Source: https://mainichi.jp/maisho/articles/20240627/kei/00s/00s/001000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240627004229/https://mainichi.jp/maisho/articles/20240627/kei/00s/00s/001000c Figure skating ice craftsman Takahashi Futao, 86 years old, continues to create stage on ice The ice rink is the stage for figure skating. There is an 86-year-old ice craftsman who breathes life into the ice, which is only six centimetres thick. Mr. Takahashi Futao has been working behind the scenes to support competitions and ice shows for over half a century. 2024.05.28 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20240527/k00/00m/050/045000c-2024.05.28 (paid article, partially translated) The 86-year-old craftsman who has been making ice for half a century and also supports Yuzuru Hanyu's performances The ice rink is the stage for figure skating. There is an 86-year-old ice craftsman who breathes life into the 6-centimeter-thick silver ice rink. Takahashi Futao has been working behind the scenes at competitions and ice shows for over half a century. He is so well-known that he has been approached by Yuzuru Hanyu (29) and others. -
*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 spring to summer. 2024.08.29 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82856 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240829022123/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82856 The 86-year-old "ice craftsman" Takahashi Futao's journey, the unprecedented skating boom, and the hardships he faced at the Sapporo Olympics | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 65) Watch a movie or go skating? Takahashi Futao has been working as a staff member at Patine Leisure, setting up skating rinks, for over 60 years. He ended up in the job that he has literally dedicated his life to all because he discovered skating. 2024.08.30 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82858 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240830014314/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/82858 "Hanyu-san is conscientious" - the driving force behind the 86-year-old active "ice craftsman" is "the skaters' great performances and the audience's enjoyment" | People who make figure skating colorful (No. 66) I want the athletes to skate at their best Takahashi Futao is a staff member of Patine Leisure Co., Ltd., who devotes himself to setting up and maintaining the rink. His main goal is, above all else, to do what is best for the athletes, and to keep the rink in the best possible condition.
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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/71923 https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/71924 https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/71928 (2022.09.23) What are the problems with figure skating performance video archives that Tatsuki Machida points out? |People who colour figure skating (No. 33) The reality of having to rely on video posting sites If you're a figure skating fan and you want to see the performance of the skaters in that ice show at that tournament, video posting sites are probably the best place to look. (2022.09.24) How much in total? Tatsuki Machida talks about the reality of "copyright" in performance video archives | People who colour figure skating (No. 34) Music copyright alone costs hundreds of thousands of yen per song. In May 2021, Tatsuki Machida released a Blu-ray containing his own works, ``Dance Art on Ice: Tatsuki Machida Choreography and Self-Performance Figure Skating Works Prince Ice World Video Collection 2013-2018 '' (published by Shinshokan). It includes 9 performances of 6 works choreographed and performed by himself, from his amateur days to the period when he was active as a professional skater. (2022.09.25) What kind of contribution does figure skating bring to the music industry? Possibilities of video archives | People who colour figure skating (No. 35) Difficulties in archiving performance footage The enormous costs and energy required for negotiations...the difficulty of archiving footage of figure skating performances is clearly demonstrated in Tatsuki Machida's attempt to publish a video collection of his own work. For this reason, no archive of performance footage was constructed.
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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.05.29 Source: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/757315 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240528213552/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/757315 The driving force behind "strengthening athletes" - behind the scenes of large-scale ice shows. The figure skating boom is a driving force, and Yuzuru Hanyu's presence is growing A "signature product" that was necessary for business stability As mentioned in the first article, "Fantasy on Ice" has a unique production structure. The show is created and managed by CIC, which specializes in event planning and production. There are many parties involved, such as co-sponsors, sponsors, and supporting companies, mainly from the hosting area, but as for the content of the show, most of it is handled by CIC alone, which allows for flexibility and freedom in production. It also keeps outsourcing costs down. Why did CIC adopt this management style?
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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.05.24 Source: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/756504 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240523232122/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/756504 The uniqueness of the "large-scale ice show" that gained popularity. What makes “Fantasy on Ice” different? On May 24th, the large-scale figure skating ice show "Fantasy on Ice 2024" will open at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. This popular show brings together top skaters from Japan and abroad, and features live performances by famous musicians and collaboration programs with figure skating. With the environment surrounding figure skating changing dramatically, what will become of this prestigious show that has attracted 5,000 spectators? We look at the current situation on-site through an interview with Kikuo Makabe, president of CIC, the organizer (this is the first of a two-part series).
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*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: concerns about attracting spectators to ice shows. Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80500 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240503090408/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80500 What is needed for today's ice shows? Machida Tatsuki proposes "management that doesn't rely on stars" and "development of show skaters" | Interview with sports science researcher and former figure skater Machida Tatsuki (2) Tough times for ice shows Ice shows have been established and expanded thanks to the presence of many stars, but Machida Tatsuki says that the probability of new stars being born will decrease in the future. If that happens, the possible direction becomes clear. Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80501 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240424190658/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/80501 What is needed for today's ice shows? Machida Tatsuki proposes "management that doesn't rely on stars" and "development of show skaters" | Interview with sports science researcher and former figure skater Machida Tatsuki (2) "Ice shows are a competitive world." Machida Tatsuki is someone who is concerned about the future of ice shows and has also struggled with it himself.
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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20101105081112/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/column/shirota/news/20100928-OHT1T00156.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20101105081151/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/column/shirota/news/20101005-OHT1T00181.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20101105081157/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/column/shirota/news/20101012-OHT1T00188.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20101105081217/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/column/shirota/news/20101021-OHT1T00167.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20101104021249/http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/column/shirota/news/20101026-OHT1T00152.htm Exhibitions & Shows: To impress and to become stronger After the summer ice show season, the figure skating season will soon be in full swing. Before that, we present a conversation between Kikuo Makabe (President of CIC Corporation), who has supported Japan's ice shows, and Noriko Shirota (this paper's critic). How did Japan's representative exhibitions such as Dreams on Ice and Medallist on Ice come about? What does the ice show mean to athletes? “Competition” and “show” in figure skating. Behind the scenes, there were complex and close relationships.
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Deciding on the Program for the New Season To Javier To Yuzuru
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Chapter 5: Coaching of Team Brian Section 1: The Composition of Team Brian Mental Control A Satisfied Team
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Aiming for Two Consecutive Olympic Golds The All-Japan Championships Worth Watching Silent Embrace with Patrick Chan The Free Skate Without the Magical Moment
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Preface Brian Orser & Yuzuru Hanyu Conversation
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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/チーム・ブライアン-ブライアン・オーサー/dp/4062191733/ Source: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/3607241795?pn=1 The man who led Yuzuru Hanyu to the top. The world's strongest figure skating coach reveals the story of meticulous strategy and heated battles. Includes a conversation between Orser and Yuzuru! The man who led Yuzuru Hanyu to the top. The world's strongest figure skating coach reveals the story of meticulous strategy and heated battles. Includes a conversation between Orser and Yuzuru! Table of contents of this book Preface: Brian Orser & Yuzuru Hanyu, teacher-student conversation Chapter 1: Mr. Triple Axel Chapter 2: Kim Yuna Chapter 3: Yuzuru and Javier Chapter 4: The Sochi Olympics Chapter 5: Team Brian's coaching Final Chapter: After the Sochi Olympics, looking to the future