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*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.main-matsuri.com/fileadmin/magazin/Main_Matsuri_Magazin-2026.pdf (page 70) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260816034901/https://main-matsuri-event.de/fileadmin/magazin/Main_Matsuri_Magazin-2026.pdf More Than Gold Top athletes usually strive to stay at the top for as long as possible. Yuzuru Hanyu did the opposite and reinvented figure skating for himself. Instead of points and medals, for this figure skater, it's about expression, staging, and the question of how sport can become art. - by Nala Vierrath Anyone who has ever seen Yuzuru Hanyu on the ice quickly understands why even people who have little interest in figure skating talk about him. Of course, there are the medals: Olympic gold in Sochi in 2014 and PyeongChang in 2018, plus world championship titles and records. The Japanese skater was the first figure skater since 1952 to win Olympic gold twice in a row. But what made him special could never be measured solely in points. While other athletes skated routines, Hanyu often seemed to be telling stories. His movements rarely appeared purely technical; even difficult jump combinations had an effortless, almost natural quality. Those watching him often felt less like they were witnessing a competition and more like a performance where sport and expression merged seamlessly. This also explains why his departure surprised so many. In the summer of 2022, Hanyu ended his competitive career not because he could no longer keep up, but despite still being among the world's best. He ruled out a return to the Olympic Games. For many, this is where the difficult search for the right time to retire begins. Hanyu chose a different path: He stopped in order to begin something new. Since then, he has used the ice not as a competition surface, but as a stage. In his ICE STORY series, he combines music, light, projections, and personal themes into productions that defy easy categorization. Productions like Gift, RE_PRAY, and Echoes of Life exist somewhere between sport, concert, and theater, often carried by just one person: himself. It's unusual for a figure skater to carry an entire show alone. Where ensembles usually perform or various stars share the ice, Hanyu holds the attention of an entire audience for hours, without judges or medals. With REALIVE, Hanyu returned to earlier programs, but not as a repetition. The pieces feel altered and reimagined, as if he were looking back on his own story and, in doing so, retelling it in a slightly new way.

2027.05.27 To Pooh: Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh Memory Book with a Pooh plush toy in a changeable outfit プーさんへ 羽生結弦とくまのプーさん メモリーブック きせかえ衣装プーぬいぐるみ付き Info: https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/special/M6mQq / https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/catalog/0000429175 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4065443393 https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18767964/ Kindle version: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/講談社-ebook/dp/B0HF4J7WQ9

Keeping a list of books and magazines featuring Yuzuru Hanyu in 2027.

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.11 Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/yuzuru-hanyu-nhk3/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260812005455/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/yuzuru-hanyu-nhk3/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "I've been relentlessly pushing forward" for the past four years since turning pro. He talks at length about his special collaboration with Yuzu on "Ikue" on the 15th anniversary of the earthquake. Full interview (3) Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a Sendai native and two-time consecutive Olympic champion in men’s figure skating, performed an original program he created to “Ikue,” an NHK song created by the popular duo Yuzu to pass on the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Fifteen years have passed since the disaster. After completing the recording of his performance, Hanyu spoke about the thoughts he put into the choreography, changes in his feelings, and more. Here is the full text of the third installment of the interview.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.09 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_52/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260809044508/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_52/ "I was able to do my own version of the quadruple axel." The aesthetics of the jump that Yuzuru Hanyu was particular about at his final Olympics. Part 4 (final):

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.09 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_51/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260809042702/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_51/ “Yuzuru Hanyu: Behind the Scenes of His Back-to-Back Olympic Titles — Growing Through ‘Study’ While He Was Out Due to Injury” Part 3:

Yuzu got new blades from John Wilson. Also, the 'wing' mark is different from the ones he ordered in 2022. JW post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbvL66sDicj/

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.08 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_50/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260808132150/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_50/ Yuzuru Hanyu, who at one point gave up on winning a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, said, "I learned the true fear of the Olympics..." Part 2:

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.08.08 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_49/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260808131322/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_49/ The desire to "do something for someone else" that awakened Yuzuru Hanyu: The path to the remarkable achievement of winning two consecutive Olympic gold medals. [Series: The Journey of Japanese Figure Skaters] Final Installment: Yuzuru Hanyu Part 1:

2026.12.07 [Limited Production - Bonus Included] YUZURU2027 Yuzuru Hanyu Wall Calendar 【 限定生産・特典つき 】YUZURU2027 羽生結弦カレンダー壁掛け版 [Limited Production - Bonus Included] YUZURU2027 Yuzuru Hanyu Desk Calendar 【 限定生産・特典つき 】YUZURU2027 羽生結弦カレンダー卓上版 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4089070732 https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4089070724

2026.10.17 Yuzuru Hanyu 2027 Calendar CL27-0557 Desk Calendar Yuzuru Hanyu 2027 CL27-0558 羽生結弦　2027年カレンダー　CL27-0557 卓上 羽生結弦　2027年 カレンダー　CL27-0558 Info: ✅Rakuten Books Wall-hanging: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18754333/ Desktop: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18754334/ ✅fanmity Wall-hanging: https://fanmity.com/products/27-0557 Desktop: https://fanmity.com/products/27-0558

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Photobook pg 15-17 Q&A for Yuzuru Hanyu Interviewer: Satomi Ito Satomi Ito, who has created Hanyu-senshu’s costumes for many years, asks him questions about his thoughts on the costumes created for this photo book, as well as his feelings toward programs and costume design.

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Photobook pg 3-6 Costume Concept 1. Sakura Concept: The Arrival of a New Spring 2. Knight of the White Peacock 3. Energy Concept: Living to the fullest 4. Moonlight Sonata Concept: Under the Moonlight.... 5. Heaven and Earth 6. Fire Bird

Info: https://otonaristore.com/shops/Couture_on_Ice [Book Details] Satomi Ito, the designer who has worked on Yuzuru Hanyu's costumes for many years, created a new costume for Hanyu specifically for this project. The costumes, or "haute couture on ice," and his appearance were photographed and recorded. The photography was handled by Toru Yaguchi, a photographer who, like Ito, has been photographing Hanyu for many years. All of the included works were newly shot, taken on an ice rink that was exclusively reserved for the shoot. Not only is skater Hanyu a unique individual, but every aspect of the costumes and photographs is one-of-a-kind. This special endeavor, which no one has ever achieved before, has come to fruition, and a truly unique collection of works is born here. [Set contents] ・Photo book ・Embroidered lace & photo set (in original framed holder) ・Making-of collection ・Concept & Q&A collection ・Making-of & exhibition guide video ・Couture on Ice original file

Sharing this cute anecdote. During a Shibuya live broadcast on Aug 1st to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2, lead item designer Yosuke Hayashi mentioned that, during the planning stages of one of the boss characters, Dancing Green, they had also considered giving it ice attributes inspired by figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. But they changed it in consideration of the combat design, so the final version became Dancing Green with a Toad's soul that gives him frog-like traits & abilities, while his fighting style is built around dance and performance. By the way, he also wears bunny ears. Apparently its backstory (see below) feels a bit similar to Yuzu, so perhaps that was one of the reasons the team had originally considered using Yuzu as a concept. Regardless, I think Yuzu must be thrilled if he hears this since he's a FF fanboy.

AUG: 3/8: Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh has finally been turned into merchandise! A special collaboration has been realized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original "Winnie the Pooh" debut. https://www.disney.co.jp/corporate/news/2026/20260803 Yuzuru Hanyu collaborates with Winnie the Pooh for a special "SHOWER OF HEART" project! Products to be released soon. https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/entertainment/202823 Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh is being turned into merchandise, to be released in early October. The "Pooh shower" will be "a memory I'll never forget." https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2471636/ Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh has finally been turned into merchandise! Disney's "SHOWER OF HEART - A Gift of Shining Light -" https://dtimes.jp/post-1280799/ "What? What? What? Really?" Fans are thrilled by the dream collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh: "Filled with joy and surprise." https://the-ans.jp/news/711533/ Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh is finally being turned into merchandise: A special collaboration has been realized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original "Winnie the Pooh" story. https://virtualgorillaplus.com/topic/winnie-the-pooh-100th-anniversary-yuzuru-hanyu/ To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney's "Winnie the Pooh," a collaboration project with Yuzuru Hanyu is underway! Limited edition merchandise will be released in early October. https://www.rbbtoday.com/article/2026/08/03/251498.html Yuzuru Hanyu collaborates with "Winnie the Pooh," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original author's debut: "I feel like it's a dream." https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/65752c3caeae469490e0b8ba2f6e7f55 "What?!" Yuzuru Hanyu is overjoyed that this ultimate collaboration has come to fruition, bringing fans to tears: "Finally..." "He's not only a comrade-in-arms but also a partner." https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=118279 7/8: A completely new "Yuzuru Hanyu 2027 Calendar" featuring all-new photos is set to be released! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000116565.html Yuzuru Hanyu's 2027 calendar, featuring entirely new photos, is set to be released in two versions. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2472710/ 8/8: The desire to "do something for someone else" that awakened Yuzuru Hanyu: The path to the remarkable achievement of winning two consecutive Olympic gold medals. https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_49/ Yuzuru Hanyu, who at one point gave up on winning a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, said, "I learned the true fear of the Olympics..." https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/08/post_50/ 9/8: “Yuzuru Hanyu: Behind the Scenes of His Back-to-Back Olympic Titles — Growing Through ‘Study’ While He Was Out Due to Injury” https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_51/ "I was able to do my own version of the quadruple axel." The aesthetics of the jump that Yuzuru Hanyu was particular about at his final Olympics. https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2026/08/09/post_52/ 10/8: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original "Winnie the Pooh" debut, a special collaboration merchandise event, "SHOWER OF HEART - A Sparkling Light Gift -," will tour six cities across Japan starting in October 2026! https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000016382.html Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh is finally being turned into merchandise! "SHOWER OF HEART – A Gift of Shining Light –" will tour 6 cities nationwide starting in October 2026!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202608109971/ [Yuzuru Hanyu Information] Special collaboration merchandise event "SHOWER OF HEART – A Shining Light Gift –" commemorating the 100th anniversary of the original debut of "Winnie the Pooh" will be held in 6 cities nationwide from October 2026. https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260810-AEJ2966940/ [Winnie the Pooh] Special collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu! Merchandise sales events touring 6 cities nationwide. https://animageplus.jp/articles/detail/67481 Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh! The Complete Guide to the 100th Anniversary "SHOWER OF HEART" https://monolab.tokyo/articles/12207 Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh collaboration events to be held in 6 cities nationwide! Limited edition collaboration goods and original exhibits will also be available. https://fan.books.rakuten.co.jp/articles/9789 11/8: Yuzuru Hanyu: "I've been relentlessly pushing forward" for the past four years since turning pro. He talks at length about his special collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu on "Ikue" on the 15th anniversary of the earthquake. Full interview (3) https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/feature/yuzuru-hanyu-nhk3/ Art Exhibition Navi SNS Top 20 Popular Posts for July: 3rd place: The first Kan'ei Imperial Visit in 400 years; 2nd place: The Nontan Exhibition; 1st place: Hanyu-san https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260810-AEJ2967401/ 12/8: Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh to collaborate in a dream event! 100th Anniversary Event "SHOWER OF HEART - A Gift of Shining Light -" to be held. https://teapot-magazine.com/entry/showerofheart2026/ Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu and Winne-the-Pooh announce crossover merch line [Pics] https://soranews24.com/2026/08/12/japanese-figure-skating-star-yuzuru-hanyu-and-winne-the-pooh-announce-crossover-merch-line-pics/ Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh announce official collab with exclusive merch https://essential-japan.com/news/figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-and-winnie-the-pooh-announce-official-collab-with-exclusive-merch/ 13/8: Yuzuru Hanyu x au project "HANEW EXPERIENCE" launched https://natalie.mu/stage/news/685075 A collaboration mook between Winnie the Pooh and Yuzuru Hanyu is now available for pre-order. It comes with a Pooh plush toy that can be dressed in costumes from "SEIMEI" and "Ballade No. 1"! https://dengekionline.com/article/202608/84352 14/8: Yuzuru Hanyu performs a magnificent dance to Yuzu's earthquake memorial song "Ikue" in their first collaboration on NHK's "Summer Kohaku" program. https://hochi.news/articles/20260813-OHT1T51468.html?page=1 NHK's "Summer Red and White Song Contest" music program, "Uta de Aetara 2026," has announced a host of spectacular collaborations, including Hiromi Go x =LOVE and M!LK x Bunam High School Dance Club. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2473834/full/ Yuzuru Hanyu performs with Yuzu for the first time, dancing fantastically to "Ikue," a song commemorating the Great East Japan Earthquake. https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2026/08/14/0020704447.shtml NHK Summer Music Festival "Uta de Aetara 2026" Public Recording Report (2): Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu, M!LK x High School Dance Club, Hiromi Go x =LOVE... Details of the spectacular collaboration stages revealed all at once https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000863458/ "NHK Summer Music Festival: Uta de Aetara 2026" airs on the evening of August 15th. Features include Yuzu and Yuzuru Hanyu's first collaboration, Mrs. Green Apple's theme song for a morning drama, a Pink Lady special, and more. https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260814-AEJ2970068/ Kazunari Ninomiya: "I hope the grandeur comes across." NHK Summer Music Festival: Yuzuru Hanyu and Yuzu to perform together for the first time. https://www.47news.jp/14785363.html Here's a roundup of the highlights from tomorrow's broadcast of "Uta de Aetara 2026"! Performance photos of "Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu" have also been released. https://www.crank-in.net/news/189616/1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs a magnificent dance to Yuzu's earthquake memorial song "Ikue" in their first collaboration on NHK's "Summer Kohaku" program. https://entapark.jp/articles/20260813-OHT1T51468.html [August 22nd: "Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu: Beyond 'Expression'" to be broadcast nationwide!] Special project of "If We Could Meet Through Song": Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu collaborate for the first time at the rink in Sendai! https://www.nhk.or.jp/sendai/info/articles/310/060/86/ 15/8: A talk show featuring Yuzu and Yuzuru Hanyu will air on NHK on the 22nd. "Beyond 'Expression'" A luxurious collaboration has been realized. https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2026/08/15/articles/20260815s00041000202000c.html "Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu: Beyond 'Expression'" On the afternoon of August 22nd, NHK General will air the first-ever dialogue between two of Japan's leading "performers." https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260814-AEJ2970121/ "Yuzu x Yuzuru Hanyu: Beyond 'Expression'" broadcast: Behind the scenes of the "Ikue" special collaboration in their first conversation. https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-5173240/ Yuzuru Hanyu and popular duo "Yuzu" will have a conversation; NHK will broadcast behind-the-scenes footage of their first collaboration on August 22nd. https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/184254/ Yuzuru Hanyu: First-ever conversation with Yuzu to take place, where they reveal their thoughts on striving for greater heights. Airing on the 22nd. https://mainichikirei.jp/article/20260815dog00m100011000a.html Yuzu and Yuzuru Hanyu to have a conversation, exchanging opinions on their collaboration on the short program "Ikue" and its expression. To be broadcast on NHK on the 22nd. https://www.tokyoheadline.com/867667/ Yuzu and Yuzuru Hanyu's first-ever conversation takes place, revealing behind-the-scenes details of their collaboration. https://natalie.mu/music/news/685319 A conversation between Yuzu and Yuzuru Hanyu about the behind-the-scenes details of their short program collaboration for "Uta de Aetara 2026" has been realized! "We learned about the resolve needed when facing disasters from Tohoku," (Yuzu) https://www.thefirsttimes.jp/news/0000864387/ 18/8: A memory book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh has been created! A collector's edition that comes with a plush toy dressed in two of his legendary costumes! Pre-orders for this made-to-order item begin today. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008746.000001719.html [Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh] 'Memory Book' is here! Pre-orders begin today, Tuesday the 18th!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202608182322/ Comes with two legendary costumes! Kodansha's "To Pooh: Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh Memory Book with Dress-Up Pooh Plush Toy" https://dtimes.jp/post-1292756/ Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh commemorative book released, includes plush toys of Hanyu in his "SEIMEI" and "Ballade No. 1" costumes. https://natalie.mu/stage/news/685493 Winnie the Pooh wears Yuzuru Hanyu's "legendary costume" and is photographed with his own Winnie the Pooh merchandise. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2474493/full/ A "memory book" featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh together will be published. https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/32091673/ A special bond between Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh captured in one book! A memory book featuring a limited-edition costume plush toy is now available. https://www.rbbtoday.com/article/2026/08/18/252092.html A memory book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh will be published, complete with costume plush toy, made to order. https://realsound.jp/book/2026/08/post-2493357.html Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh memory book released; costume-changing plush toys also available, published by Kodansha. https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/184406/ Yuzuru Hanyu: A memory book featuring his journey with Winnie the Pooh, including faithfully reproduced costumes from "SEIMEI" and "Ballade No. 1," is now available for pre-order. https://mainichikirei.jp/article/20260817dog00m100011000a.html Yuzuru Hanyu's memory book, featuring a Winnie the Pooh doll dressed in his "SEIMEI" and "Ballade No. 1" costumes, is available for pre-order starting today. https://www.crank-in.net/news/189756/1 A memory book featuring a Winnie the Pooh plush toy in the same outfit as Yuzuru Hanyu is set to be released! It also includes a reproduction of his handwritten letter. https://fan.books.rakuten.co.jp/articles/9991 A memory book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and his beloved Winnie the Pooh has been created! Includes a photo of him napping, much to the delight of fans. https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/399824 Yuzuru Hanyu collaborates with Winnie the Pooh in a memory book; his personal Pooh plushie is revealed for the first time, and the costumes he wears are based on his legendary programs. https://hochi.news/articles/20260818-OHT1T51127.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu News] A memory book featuring Winnie the Pooh has been released. It comes with a plush toy dressed in two costumes: "SEIMEI" and "Ballade No. 1". https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260818-AEJ2972760/ An exhibition celebrating the publication of a photo book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and Satomi Ito is being held, revealing behind-the-scenes stories of costume creation by designer Ito and showcasing Hanyu's overwhelming expressive power. https://japan.storm.mg/articles/1157558#page1 20/8: Yuzuru Hanyu x au project "HANEW EXPERIENCE": Original costume designs for "sharing the challenge" have been released. https://natalie.mu/stage/news/685966 Restaurant apologizes over unauthorized use of Japanese celebrities' names https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/82658 21/8: Yuzuru Hanyu's memory book, a compilation of his bond with Winnie the Pooh, is now available for pre-order (made to order). https://teapot-magazine.com/entry/yuzuru-hanyu-winnie-the-pooh-memorybook/ [Video message from Yuzuru Hanyu has arrived] "Pooh wore my costume!" Includes a handwritten message full of love for Pooh. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008763.000001719.html "Yuzuru Hanyu's Comment Video" Released! 【Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh】Memory Book "Handwritten Comment" Included!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202608213232/ Yuzuru Hanyu's love for Winnie the Pooh shines through! He expresses his joy at the release of his "Let's be together forever" memory book. https://www.crank-in.net/trend/book/189989/1 Yuzuru Hanyu releases video commentary; Winnie the Pooh memory book released by Kodansha https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/184766/ Yuzuru Hanyu x Winnie the Pooh: Video and handwritten comments from Hanyu himself have arrived! "Let's stay together forever." https://fan.books.rakuten.co.jp/articles/10076 Yuzuru Hanyu wears Winnie the Pooh's "legendary costume": "So cute!" https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2475215/full/ A video message from Yuzuru Hanyu has arrived! A special project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the original "Winnie the Pooh" story. https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/cocreco/general/disney/13mep Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm so happy they paid attention to even the texture!" The Winnie the Pooh costume supervisor for the memory book also commented. https://www.edgeline-tokyo.com/sports/203721 Special video released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie the Pooh character's debut: "To Pooh: Yuzuru Hanyu and Winnie the Pooh Memory Book" https://dpost.jp/2026/08/21/wp-140295/ Yuzuru Hanyu's costumes & photo exhibition: Designer Satomi Ito praises his styling. https://mainichi.jp/articles/20260821/k00/00m/050/141000c

2026.07.31 Kateigaho September 2026 issue 家庭画報2026年9月号 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H4HPP7XN

(Add-on) 2026 Japanese drama - "Reborn" Episode 4: "Before the Sochi Olympics, I was asked to produce an ad with a figure skater. When I was unsure who to pick, this man suggested Yuzuru Hanyu." Episode 6: *Flashback from ep 2*

Certainly not trash. I think it was just a kuyashiii~ skate and not many want to rewatch it maybe, but so many of the men in Sochi fell and made mistakes so I really dislike the narrative that he was lucky to win that. For me, despite the mistakes, we could see that Yuzu was quick to regain composure, he didn't let that affect him and completed his skate the best he could. He's always a fighter in that sense.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.07.22 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260721-OHT1T51230.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260725061825/https://hochi.news/articles/20260721-OHT1T51230.html?page=1 The meaning behind Yuzuru Hanyu's shout "Welcome back" and "The beginning of the continuation" Pro 4th Anniversary Solo Interview, Part 3 (Final) Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31) celebrated his fourth year as a professional on July 19th. In the final installment of a special interview commemorating his fourth anniversary, he stated his aspirations for his fifth year as "the beginning of a continuation."

Young skaters inspired by Yuzu

It's from Prequel pamphlet https://axelstore.net/products/realive-157

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Link to read: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS-l0DHERSFcyaI3qMYVDdiDIh7aOIt9W8_EXtwlTCtZpkuMw4sQKNo6_sNUfkU1GVyfQ5Jx-YiIlMd/pub > Contains full interviews with Yuzuru Hanyu, MIKIKO, Marihiko Hara and Eri Sawatari.

To purchase: https://axelstore.net/products/realive-157 Product details: "Prequel: Before the WHITE" is a prequel to the upcoming ICE STORY 4th, based on an original story written by Yuzuru Hanyu. This book allows you to experience its world more deeply. In addition to artistic original photos created by Yuzuru Hanyu in collaboration with an elite team of creators, it also features a luxurious collection of performance photos. It will also include a special interview with Marihiko Hara, who composed all 10 new songs for this work, as well as interviews with video director Eri Sawatari, director MIKIKO, and executive producer Yuzuru Hanyu, who talk about their thoughts on the performance and behind-the-scenes stories. Performance photos and making-of footage from "REALIVE" will also be included. Reading this will surely give you hints about the next story, ICE STORY 4th. Content (planned) • Performance photos: "Prequel: Before the WHITE" and "REALIVE" • Music: Marihiko Hara Interview • Video Director: Eri Sawatari Interview • Direction: MIKIKO Interview • Executive Producer & Performer: Yuzuru Hanyu Interview • Making-of

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.07.20 Source: https://topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/newscn/world/newscn-J000160_20260720_CBMFN0 https://jp.news.cn/20260720/0111f98e5afc426f9ef1335e920c77f2/c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260720124546/https://topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/newscn/world/newscn-J000160_20260720_CBMFN0?redirect=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20260721002505/https://jp.news.cn/20260720/0111f98e5afc426f9ef1335e920c77f2/c.html XinHua News - Living the Present to the Fullest: Four Years Since Yuzuru Hanyu Turned Professional [Xinhua News Agency, Tokyo, July 20] Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's singles figure skating, gave an online interview to Xinhua News Agency ahead of the fourth anniversary of turning professional. This was his first interview with Xinhua News Agency in a year and a half. Since announcing his retirement from competitive skating on July 19, 2022, he has continued to pursue his own form of expression and create new stories on the ice.