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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.02.13 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93236 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260213021002/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/93236 [Milan-Cortina Olympics] Skating rinks are declining in the shadow of the figure skating team's success, and what is needed for the figure skating powerhouse to "restore" itself At the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics, Japan’s figure skating team captured a second straight silver medal in the team event. Although powerhouse Russia was absent, Japan delivered an outstanding performance, finishing just one point behind the gold medal–winning United States. Alongside the men’s and women’s singles, long established among the world’s elite, Japan has also surged to the top in the pair discipline, once considered a weakness, with Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara (Kinoshita Group) now reigning on the global stage. At the same time, with former “absolute champion” Yuzuru Hanyu and others turning professional, the popularity and attention that they helped build around competitive skating has gradually begun to taper off. The number of skating rinks in Japan is also declining, leaving the foundation supporting the next generation of skaters increasingly uncertain.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.02.08 Source: https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV1Z5T2JV1ZOXIE025M.html (paid article) “I was his earliest fan-chaser” - Sato Shun Following Yuzuru Hanyu’s path, and heading toward his next dream. There is a scene that male figure skater Shun Sato (Aim Service, Meiji University ) will never forget. JP text:

2026.03.24 Digital TV Guide National Edition, May 2026 デジタルＴＶガイド全国版 2026年5月号 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GQ27LRF3

2026.03.23 AERA (Aera) March 30, 2026 Issue [Cover: Yuzuru Hanyu (Photo from notte stellata 2026 performance)] [Magazine] AERA (アエラ) 2026年 3/30 号【表紙：羽生結弦（notte stellata 2026公演写真）】 [雑誌] Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GJCYLMXY

Thought it was an interesting interview with Tsuzuki-sensei, didn't know he contributed so much to the early development of figure skating in Japan. He's amazing. (also shared to Videos section)

2026.02.17 Dear Yuzuru Hanyu 拝啓 羽生結弦さま Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4635340546

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.24 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/374725 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260124082833/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/374725 Yuzuru Hanyu donates approximately 54 million yen to his hometown Miyagi rink. A fan post on the 21st sparks discussion. The donations made by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, are attracting a lot of attention, especially from his fans. 　Bell Sanpia Miyagi Izumi, a skating rink in his hometown of Miyagi, announced that Hanyu had donated 54,205,800 yen. On the 21st, a fan posted on social media a sign that read, "Donation from Yuzuru Hanyu," and many fans shared the post. 　Hanyu has previously contributed to his local community in many ways, including donating a total of over 100 million yen to Ice Rink Sendai. Governor Yoshihiro Murai once told this newspaper, "He has a strong desire to nurture athletes from Sendai, and the prefecture is supporting the renovation of Ice Rink Sendai's facilities to improve the training environment. As Miyagi Prefecture, we would like to continue to work together to spread Hanyu's thoughts on disaster memorialization, disaster prevention, and bringing smiles to people's faces, as we have done in the past." 　Many fans responded to Hanyu's unwavering determination, with comments such as, "He doesn't live extravagantly, but he's always been close to people's hearts," "He's made so many contributions without making a big deal out of it, it really warms my heart," "Hanyu's donation of 54 million yen is so cool, I'm in awe," and "Hanyu is always working hard for the happiness of others. I'll always support him."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.01.24 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601240000609.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260124083446/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202601240000609.html Yuzuru Hanyu donates over 54 million yen to local rink; facility director thanks him for saying "Let's do it" It has become a topic of discussion that Yuzuru Hanyu (31), the two-time consecutive Olympic champion in men’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics and now in his fourth season since turning professional, has made a large donation to a skating rink in his hometown of Miyagi. The donation was made to the Bell Sunpia Miyagi Izumi Skating Rink in Taiwa-cho, which borders Izumi Ward in Sendai City. On the 23rd, facility director Hiroki Baba spoke to Nikkan Sports and revealed that a donation of 54,205,800 yen had been received to cover repair work at the facility, as well as the installation of dehumidifiers and ventilation fans. Reacting to the extraordinary amount, he said, “I was shocked. We are extremely grateful.” The skating rink operates only during the winter season. The facility, which meets international standards and measures 60 m × 30 m, is structurally prone to condensation caused by temperature differences, resulting in condensation dripping onto the ice and creating bumps on surface. Hanyu, who used the rink frequently, had long been concerned that condensation posed a risk of falls, could interfere with skating, and might lead to injuries, particularly with regard to children’s safety. Around 2024, he began proposing renovation work, including applying anti-condensation coating to the steel framework and upgrading the dehumidification equipment. Although the repairs required a significant amount of funding, Hanyu’s encouragement, saying “Let’s do it. Please go ahead,” helped push the project forward, and the renovation work was carried out between July and September 2025. With the introduction of dehumidifiers and ventilation fans, the long-standing problem of condensation has been “completely eliminated,” according to the facility. Ice-making staff have also commented that “the work has become easier.” The battery of the ice-resurfacing machine (Zamboni) was also replaced with a new one, and Baba said with feeling, “The ice used to be full of bumps, but now they’re gone and it’s safer. The improvements have been extremely effective, and we’re truly grateful.” On the 21st of this month, a facility notice reading “Regarding the donation from Mr. Yuzuru Hanyu” was shared by fans on X (formerly Twitter), and the post spread widely. Even during his competitive career, Hanyu has been deeply committed to promoting the sport, contributing to local communities, and supporting disaster recovery efforts. As of October 2024, the total amount he has donated to Ice Rink Sendai has reached 107,971,996 yen. After experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake while practicing at that rink, he donated the full prize money from his Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Sochi Games and the 2018 PyeongChang Games, where he became the first Asian man and the first in 66 years worldwide to win back-to-back Olympic titles, to Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City. In 2024, he also held a charity performance in Ishikawa Prefecture to support the recovery of the Noto Peninsula. He continues to be actively involved in many activities while keeping an eye on social issues. From March 7 to 9 this year, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, he will once again serve as the lead organizer of the ice show "notte stellata" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi for the fourth consecutive year, sending a message of “hope” from the disaster-affected region.

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Afterword

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Dialogue Johnny Weir x Kikuo Makabe: A vision that creates the magic of a show Figure skating as art The ice is where I belong

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Dialogue Stéphane Lambiel x Kikuo Makabe: Intuition and openness - what makes a good producer Stéphane helped me Memorable programs Driven by strong determination

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Dialogue Yuzuru Hanyu x Kikuo Makabe - Believing in the power of figure skating Ten years with “Fantasy on Ice” Unforgettable collaborations Emotions are Born When Skating, Music, and the Audience Intersect

2026.02.05 Sports Graphic Number "The Sparkle of Japanese Figure Skating." 2026 March 5th Issue (Issue 1137 & 1138) [Magazine] Sports Graphic Number「日本フィギュアの煌めき。」 2026年 3/5号(1137・1138号) [雑誌] Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GJSJ2CN5

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Seven: Overcoming times of crisis 7.1 Entertainment under the pandemic 7.2 Holding “Dreams on Ice” without an audience

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Six: Stars that Make the Show Shine 6.1 Stéphane Lambiel 6.2 Johnny Weir 6.3 Evgeni Plushenko 6.4 Yuzuru Hanyu 6.5 Javier Fernández, Cappellini & Lanotte

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Five: Exhibitions that strengthen athletes 5.1 Ice shows and exhibitions 5.2 Medalist on Ice 5.3 Dreams on Ice

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Four: Behind the scenes of event production 4.1 Deciding priorities on the ground 4.2 Trust and Professionalism 4.3 An Eye for People 4.4 "Ambition" is the Starting Point

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Three: Fantasy on Ice 3.1 The new “Fantasy on Ice” 3.2 Launching into a new era from Makuhari 3.3 Deepening collaboration 3.4 The Joy of the Tenth Anniversary

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter Two: Moving away from a contract-based business model 2.1 Establishment of CIC 2.2 Encounter with Philippe Candeloro 2.3 The Turin Olympics as a turning point 2.4 Champions on Ice 2.5 Another turning point

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Chapter One: My Encounter with Figure Skating 1.1 Aberdeen, 1995 1.2 Early Life 1.3 Starting My Own Business

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist. Please do not reply in this thread.* Preface Where there is a will, there is a way

Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/志-アイスショーに賭ける夢-真壁-喜久夫/dp/4403231276 https://www.amazon.co.jp/志～アイスショーに賭ける夢～-真壁喜久夫-ebook/dp/B0BXRLZTZ6 The unknown world of ice entertainment. "Why did the famous producer of the ice show 'Fantasy on Ice' step into the world of ice entertainment? What was his ambition?" Packed with anecdotes, this book explores the glamour and behind-the-scenes of the spectacular show, as well as the secrets of the entertainment business. It also includes interviews with Yuzuru Hanyu, Stéphane Lambiel, and Johnny Weir. Table of content: Preface Where there is a will, there is a way Chapter One: My encounter with figure skating Aberdeen, 1995 / Early Life / Starting My Own Business Chapter Two: Moving away from a contract-based business model Establishment of CIC / Encounter with Philippe Candeloro The Turin Olympics as a turning point Champions on Ice / Another turning point Chapter Three: Fantasy on Ice The new “Fantasy on Ice” / Launching into a new era from Makuhari Deepening collaboration / The Joy of the 10th Anniversary Chapter Four: Behind the scenes of event production Deciding priorities on the ground / Trust and professionalism / An Eye for People / "Ambition" is the Starting Point Chapter Five: Exhibitions that strengthen athletes Ice shows and exhibitions / Medalist on Ice / Dreams on Ice Chapter Six: Stars that make the show shine Stéphane Lambiel / Johnny Weir / Evgeni Plushenko Yuzuru Hanyu / Javier Fernández, Cappellini & Lanotte Chapter Seven: Overcoming times of crisis Entertainment under the pandemic / Holding “Dreams on Ice” without an audience Dialogue Yuzuru Hanyu x Kikuo Makabe: Believing in the power of figure skating Ten years with “Fantasy on Ice” / Unforgettable collaborations / Emotions are Born When Skating, Music, and the Audience Intersect Stéphane Lambiel x Kikuo Makabe: Intuition and openness — what makes a good producer Stéphane helped me / Memorable programs / Driven by strong determination Johnny Weir x Kikuo Makabe: A vision that creates the magic of a show Figure skating as art / The ice is where I belong Afterword

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2022.02.08 Source: https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/414505 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220208021125/https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/414505 【Ishikawa】100th Issue Marking Hanyu’s Third Straight Title Bid Support Newsletter from Kanazawa After Earthquake Relocation ▽ Mr. Sakata - A connection through his eldest son being in the same grade “Wanting to share his achievements,” published for 11 years Yuzuru Hanyu (27), aiming for a historic third consecutive victory in the men’s figure skating event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, the first in 94 years, will compete in the short program (SP) on the 8th. In Kanazawa City, there is someone who started the “Support Group for Yuzuru Hanyu” 11 years ago and has been introducing Hanyu’s achievements in a self-written newsletter. The support began because Sakata’s eldest son was classmates with Hanyu in elementary and junior high school. The 100th issue is scheduled to be published on the 15th, and he is looking forward to reporting on Hanyu’s performance at the Olympics. 2022.02.20 Source: https://ameblo.jp/ao--yuzu/entry-12741611945.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASQ2M6SNXQ2MUTIL008.html (paid) Hanyu's kindness as a neighbor: "Thank you" after the Olympics The Beijing Winter Olympics will come to a close on the evening of the 20th. The images of the athletes who put in so much effort and took to the big stage will be etched in the hearts of many. “The kid from the neighborhood who skates” showed the same unchanged self even on the world stage. Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20220203/ddm/041/050/127000c (paid)

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2018.02.09 Source: https://x.com/mamiyuzu1207/status/961689769376759808 https://ameblo.jp/silubia-ran/entry-12353201804.html https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASQ2M6SNXQ2MUTIL008.html (paid) https://mainichi.jp/articles/20220203/ddm/041/050/127000c (paid) Yuzuru Smiles Again An Autistic Friend, His Father and the Support Team The PyeongChang Olympics open today. Men’s figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (23), who injured his right ankle, will skip the team event that begins on the 9th and instead focus on the men’s singles starting on the 16th. Yuuki Sakata (23), who was in a special support class in the same grade as Hanyu during their elementary and junior high school years, and his father Toshiaki (58) are cheering him on by sending handmade gyoza and a club newsletter to Hanyu. From Yomiuri Shimbun Hokkaido Edition 20180209:

Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2014.02.16 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sochi2014/figureskate/news/p-sochi-tp0-20140216-1258304.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20140217010006/https://www.nikkansports.com/sochi2014/figureskate/news/p-sochi-tp0-20140216-1258304.html Hanyu licked the condiments after eating [From the printed page] <Sochi Olympics: Figure Skating> ◇ 14th ◇ Men's Free Skate In the men's singles event, Yuzuru Hanyu (19 = ANA) won the first-ever gold medal for a Japanese man. Hanyu spoke proudly: “This season I haven't caught a cold, and I haven't had any injuries. My physical condition is fine.” Until now, he had been troubled by poor health, including injuries. In 2013, for more than three months of the year, he was unable to train in peak condition.