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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.17 Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20250217.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250217114541/https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20250217.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu's resilient body: To "walk towards the future" The "ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR" by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu reached its final performance at La La arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba Prefecture on February 9th. During the encore, Hanyu greeted the 8,300 audience members, saying, "Echoes is over, but I hope it will make you feel like you want to walk towards the future," and there was a tearful moment. (by Kiyosumi Ninomiya)

machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.17 Source: Figure Skating Life Vol.35, pg 116 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/459462331X FS Life Vol 35 - Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd: Echoes of Life - Saitama Performance What is life, the meaning of living, and what is destiny? Life is a story that continues while asking such questions. The fact that we have just seen this story may also be a part of our destiny. The "Echoes of Life" tour kicked off at Saitama Super Arena. I covered the opening performance on December 7. (text by Yumeko Yamamoto, photos by Keiko Asakura)

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.joc.or.jp/olympism/experience/media/olympian/2014/ Video: Newsletter "OLYMPIAN" 2014 The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) publishes a public relations magazine called "OLYMPIAN" every year, which contains Olympic-related information, with the aim of promoting the Olympic Movement. A look back at the Sochi Winter Olympics ・Front page interview/Yuzuru Hanyu: The path the gold medalist is looking ahead to The Path a Gold Medalist Envisions In Sochi, Russia, the Japanese flag was raised to the center pole. It was a long-awaited gold medal brought about by the beautiful performance of a 19-year-old ace. What does this young gold medalist, who captivated fans at the venue and around the world, aim for in the future? Text / Katsuaki Iwamoto JP text:

machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.17 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/506020/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250217065403/https://the-ans.jp/news/506020/ Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" collaborates with Metaverse Roppongi, special world opens on "cluster" Cluster Inc., which operates "cluster," one of Japan's largest metaverse platforms with a cumulative total of over 35 million people attending its events, has announced that it will hold a collaboration event on the metaverse platform "cluster," provided in cooperation with TV Asahi, between Yuzuru Hanyu's solo tour, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR," and the virtual space "Metaverse Roppongi of Light and Stars," developed by TV Asahi. Source: https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202502178218/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250217065319/https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202502178218/ Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" x Metaverse Roppongi Collaboration World Open on 2/24! Hanyu: "I'm looking forward to everyone's participation!" The metaverse platform "cluster" will open a limited-time collaboration world between "Echoes of Life" and Metaverse Roppongi.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.17 Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000030888.html https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000017626.html Info: https://x.com/echoesoflife_jp/status/1891309340864201198 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250217064120/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000030888.html https://web.archive.org/web/20250217064828/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000017626.html A special world has opened in collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu's third solo ice show tour "Echoes of Life" and Metaverse Roppongi! A one-night-only exchange event will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 9pm! "Capsule-shaped objects" and "red moon" will also be appearing! Enjoy the final performance of the Chiba concert with a limited avatar wearing an "Echoes of Life" T-shirt! There will also be a comment from Yuzuru Hanyu!

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www.joc.or.jp/olympism/experience/media/olympian/2018/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epmLoAGjqQo Newsletter "OLYMPIAN" 2018 The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) publishes a public relations magazine called "OLYMPIAN" every year, which contains Olympic-related information, with the aim of promoting the Olympic Movement. PyeongChang2018 Medalist Special Interview Yuzuru Hanyu:　The Pride of an Olympic Champion Figure Skating – Men's Singles Gold Medalist Yuzuru Hanyu captivated the world with a breathtaking performance in PyeongChang, securing another gold medal following his victory at the Sochi Olympics. It was the first time in 66 years that an athlete had defended the Olympic title in men's figure skating. Despite being sidelined from competitions due to an injury the previous year, he demonstrated the pride of a defending champion. We sat down with Hanyu to hear his thoughts on overcoming injury and achieving back-to-back Olympic golds. JP text

2025.02.16 Source: https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250216-yuzuru https://x.com/GOETHE_magazine/status/1890930299132883180 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250216022738/https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250216-yuzuru [Yuzuru Hanyu] Pursuing the "True Flame of Life"… A message he wants to convey to people living in modern society Athletes who challenge the limits of human potential—there is a world that can only be seen because they continue to push their bodies and minds to the very edge. Beyond competition, there are untold stories of their lives behind the scenes. This is an irregular series, "The Moving Spirit of Athletes," which delves into these moments. What is the essence of Yuzuru Hanyu?

2025.02.09 Source: https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/ice-show/94275/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250209162536/https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/ice-show/94275/ [Full Comment - Free Access] Yuzuru Hanyu, Tears at the Final Performance of the Tour: "Skated with All My Soul" - Successfully Landed Two Types of Quadruple Jumps, Delivered a Passionate Performance of 15 Songs for Over 2 and a Half Hours Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, performed in the ice show "Echoes of Life" on the 9th at Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi, Chiba. The solo tour, for which he served as the executive producer, concluded with a passionate performance of 15 songs over more than two and a half hours. After skating, Hanyu, deeply moved, thanked the audience, saying he "skated with all my soul," while his eyes welled up with tears. Hanyu completed all seven performances, including those in Saitama last December and Hiroshima this January. In the short program from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, to Chopin’s "Ballade No. 1," he executed the quadruple salchow, triple axel (a 3.5-revolution jump), and a flawless quad-triple loop combination. His performance was breathtaking, thrilling the audience of approximately 8,300 people. "I was able to end it with a performance that couldn’t have been better. I’m a bit in a daze right now," he said, soaking in the sense of accomplishment. The full comment from Hanyu after the performance is as follows. (Interviewer: Fujiwara Shinya)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.16 Source: https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250216-yuzuru https://x.com/GOETHE_magazine/status/1890930299132883180 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250216022738/https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250216-yuzuru [Yuzuru Hanyu] Pursuing the "True Flame of Life"… A message he wants to convey to people living in modern society Athletes who challenge the limits of human potential—there is a world that can only be seen because they continue to push their bodies and minds to the very edge. Beyond competition, there are untold stories of their lives behind the scenes. This is an irregular series, "The Moving Spirit of Athletes," which delves into these moments. What is the essence of Yuzuru Hanyu?

GOETHE April 2025 Issue Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DRNR4BX6?tag=goetheweb-22 https://x.com/GOETHE_magazine/status/1885258651738542125 https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250226-yuzuru-hanyu BTS: https://x.com/BOOKS_GENTOSHA/status/1893257171665653876 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bVXOrdzNbbU Cover: Yuzuru Hanyu 20-page special edition! Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance in Goethe! A 20-page editorial project was realized inside. Yuzuru Hanyu, who has just turned 30, reveals his current whereabouts and his outlook for the future. Special feature: Fascinating life companions: artistic furniture (interior)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.14 Source: https://numero.jp/interview461/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250214134526/https://numero.jp/interview461/ A special talk between Yuima Nakazato and Mika Ninagawa! A promotion that explores the beauty of the art of couture that is sweeping Roppongi Yuima Nakazato is the only Japanese designer who continues to present collections as an official guest designer at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In 2024, as he marks the 15th anniversary of his brand’s establishment, this moment presents a perfect opportunity for him to take a leap into a new chapter. To commemorate this milestone, a rare exhibition is being held, offering a close-up look at his creative works. The lineup includes couture pieces that were just unveiled in Paris at the end of January, as well as cutting-edge creations made using advanced upcycled materials developed in partnership with Seiko Epson. These remarkable pieces offer a glimpse into the future of fashion. At the entrance of the exhibition, visitors are greeted by a stunning display featuring a piece from YUIMA NAKAZATO worn by figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu in his photobook, alongside a breathtaking screen of photographs by Mika Ninagawa. In fact, Nakazato and Ninagawa have been friends since Nakazato first began his career as a designer. Our magazine's editor-in-chief, Kyoko Tanaka, acted as moderator, and the two, who continue to engage in expressive activities that stir the sensibilities of viewers, talked about their thoughts on each other's creations.

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2014.02.13 Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/2014/02/13/hanyu-yuzuru-100pts_n_4782762.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20140214044035/https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/2014/02/13/hanyu-yuzuru-100pts_n_4782762.html Yuzuru Hanyu becomes the first figure skater in history to score over 100 points in the short program at the Sochi Olympics In the men's short program of the Sochi Olympics figure skating event, Yuzuru Hanyu performed flawlessly, scoring over 100 points for the first time in short program history, and got off to a good start ahead of his free skating performance on the 14th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.11 Source: https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO86653430Q5A210C2UU8000/ Hanyu: "I put my soul into skating" - passionate performance at final show of solo tour Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, appeared in the ice show "Echoes of Life" on the 9th at the Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. The show marked the final performance of his solo tour, which he served as executive producer, and he performed 15 songs in over two and a half hours. He was overcome with emotion as he greeted the audience on the ice, saying, "I skated with all my heart and soul," and his eyes welled up with tears. He completed a total of seven tour performances, including Saitama in December last year and Hiroshima in January this year. In his short program of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, Chopin's "Ballade No. 1," he flawlessly executed a quadruple Salchow, a triple Axel (three and a half rotation jump), and a quadruple-triple toe loop combo. He thrilled the audience of about 8,300 people and commented with a sense of accomplishment, "I couldn't have finished with better results. I'm a little dazed." JP text:

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: https://gendai.media/articles/-/41840?imp=0 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230805211006/https://gendai.media/articles/-/41840?imp=0 The "Hanyu Family Motto" that Raised the Genius Yuzuru Hanyu Why is his heart so strong? Yuzuru Hanyu has achieved an Olympic gold medal. Why is he so strong-minded? This is a question that comes to mind when people watch him skate. Although he usually has the innocence of a boy, there is a flame in his gaze when he is competing. We are publishing an article from the January 31, 2015 issue of "Weekly Gendai" that delves into the true nature of the Hanyu family that raised the genius skater.

2025.02.11 Info: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/1d74e8a8f33e4a08b3576a7971d4a890 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250211052438/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/1d74e8a8f33e4a08b3576a7971d4a890 Yuzuru Hanyu "Make a difference" - "Visit Noto now" - life-size panels and charity appeal to tourists to support reconstruction efforts "I hope I can be of some help," says Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater who won consecutive Olympic gold medals, as he works to support Noto through tourism and charity efforts.

Considering he just started this radio talk in Aug 2024, it is in fact, 1 per month!

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/11033/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210140032/https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/11033/ Yuzuru Hanyu's Echoes of Life - Final Performance Yuzuru Hanyu's ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR is produced and directed by Yuzuru Hanyu. After the world premiere in Saitama in December and the Hiroshima performance in January, the tour began on February 7th at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba, with the final performance on February 9th.

Posted just now *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86578 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210121408/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86578 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I don't feel lonely these days"... Why did the emotional, solitary skater confess this? [Detailed report] "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" Final performance (2)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86577 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210121319/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86577 Yuzuru Hanyu shows his determination and fighting spirit, and revives his legendary program for the first time in five years in a solo performance... The figure that appeared on the dark rink [Detailed report] "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" Final performance (1)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/36618 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210091235/https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/36618 ＜Yuzuru Hanyu never stops evolving＞ He is constantly improving his body and mind, and is eager to try new training even during performances The solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" by Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, had its final performance at the Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Chiba on the 9th. Having completed a total of seven performances in three cities, including the Chiba performance following Saitama and Hiroshima, Hanyu was overcome with emotion before the finale. <Mitsuru Tanaka>

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2025/02/10/post/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210081652/https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2025/02/10/post/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to move forward, believing in my own heart and justice" - What he gained from completing his solo tour [No mistakes in the difficult composition on the final day] Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" reached its final performance on February 9th at Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Chiba. Hanyu, who opened in Yokohama on his 30th birthday on December 7th last year and completed seven performances in three cities, said, "I really did my best, and this Ice Story involved an unprecedented number of people. I'm filled with gratitude."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/E1739165142542/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210080622/https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/E1739165142542/ Yuzuru Hanyu Reports Completion of All Performances of Echoes of Life: "Thank you very much" On the 10th, professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu updated his Instagram, reporting that he had successfully completed all performances of his "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST294G2WT29UTQP007M.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210080710/https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST294G2WT29UTQP007M.html "Even if you're alone in the world" - Yuzuru Hanyu finishes the third tour The third installment of the Ice Story ice show "Echoes of Life," starring professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30) and for which he also serves as executive producer, closed on the 9th at the Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture .

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/504141/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210075915/https://the-ans.jp/news/504141/ "No one knows what the future holds," says Yuzuru Hanyu, living in the present and expressing his gratitude for the fact that he has arrived at this point The third installment of the Ice Story series, "ICE STORY 3rd -Echoes of Life- TOUR," starring and executive produced by Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating at Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018, reached its final performance at the Lala Arena Tokyo Bay in Chiba on the 9th. The sold-out performance included 15 songs, including an encore, in front of a sold-out audience of 8,300 people, and the audience was filled with tears and emotions.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.02.10 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/333593 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250210075805/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/333593 Yuzuru Hanyu "I put all my soul into my skating" - Tears at the final performance of his solo show... "I have no plans for my next performance" The Chiba performance (Lala Arena Tokyo Bay) of the solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" produced and directed by Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, reached its final performance on the 9th. The "beliefs" of the charismatic skater who captivated the audience of 8,300 people packed into the venue have not changed since the past.