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*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2014.01.29 Source: https://asamizu.web.fc2.com/17tayori/2013/19.pdf Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231104192015/https://asamizu.web.fc2.com/17tayori/2013/19.pdf News from the Asamizu Community Center: Thank You for Your Support of "Yuzuru Hanyu's Hometown Support" Issue No. 19, 2013 Published: January 29, 2014 Publisher: Center Director

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.03 Source: https://weibo.com/1683522853/PyYeL2vWM "Yuzuru Hanyu's 2024-2025" - by Takagi Megumi (from the NS2025 program booklet) “Accompaniment, hope, transmission.” These words repeated on the ice with such tenderness. Yuzuru Hanyu's skating performances are poured from the heart, leaving a lingering resonance.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.08 Source: Newsweek Japan August issue 2025.07.15 pg 26-27 Gifted Words Written by Yuzuru Hanyu : “I was saved by this song.” Special Contribution- Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu has long openly expressed his admiration for Mrs. GREEN APPLE. In February 2023, during his GIFT performance at the Tokyo Dome, he featured a video of himself performing to their song “Boku no Koto” in the end credits, incorporating their music into his artistic expression. For this feature, we asked Hanyu to reflect on the power of the lyrics written by Motoki Ohmori, who writes all the songs for both the band and his solo work.

2025.07.08 Source: Newsweek Japan August issue 2025.07.15 pg 26-27 Gifted Words Written by Yuzuru Hanyu : “I was saved by this song.” Special Contribution- Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu has long openly expressed his admiration for Mrs. GREEN APPLE. In February 2023, during his GIFT performance at the Tokyo Dome, he featured a video of himself performing to their song “Boku no Koto” in the end credits, incorporating their music into his artistic expression. For this feature, we asked Hanyu to reflect on the power of the lyrics written by Motoki Ohmori, who writes all the songs for both the band and his solo work.

2025.06.29 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20250629163418/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202506280002219.html [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu × Rei Nagai — "Philosophical Dialogue" Deepening Reflection Through Conversation — Living in a World Full of Questions Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30) took on the challenge of a "philosophical dialogue," where participants deepen their thinking through conversation. His partner in this dialogue was Rei Nagai (33), a writer and philosopher. Hanyu, who says he has been interested in philosophical questions since childhood, began reading Nagai's books while producing his ice show. From questions such as "What is consciousness in competition?" to reflections on "Who counts as a person directly affected?" during disasters, the dialogue brought to light parts of Hanyu’s inner explorations developed on the ice.

2025.06.23 Source: https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309405181164750241917 SPUR August 2025 Issue -A Great Step What Lies Beyond 'Expression': Yuzuru Hanyu Talks About the Evolution of His Creative Work Editor-in-Chief Fumofumo asks: Hanyu’s approach to creative activity.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.08 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/89316 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250708061128/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/89316 Yuzuru Hanyu sends words of encouragement to children at the new rink in his hometown of Sendai... The birthplace of figure skating in Japan connects hope for the world On July 5th, in Sendai, the birthplace of figure skating in Japan, a new year-round permanent rink was unveiled at the Sendai City Arena (Xebio Arena Sendai) after renovation work was completed. At the ice show "The First Skate", an opening event held at the brand new rink, skaters with ties to Sendai performed magnificent routines together with the next generation of skaters who are training locally. The star of the show was Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.08 Source: https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/38189 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250708061144/https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/38189 What was the "uniqueness" that Yuzuru Hanyu showed at the new rink in his hometown of Sendai? His performance, words, and even his finale captivated viewers. 　A new international standard year-round rink was completed at Xebio Arena Sendai in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, the hometown of Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater who achieved two consecutive Olympic gold medals, and an opening event was held on July 5th. The ice show, entitled "The First Skate," featured Hanyu and other skaters with ties to Sendai, captivating an audience of about 3,400 people, including standing room only.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.08 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351251 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250708061155/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351251 If Yuzuru Hanyu were to hold a solo performance at the new rink in his hometown of Sendai... University professors calculate the surprising "economic impact" 　Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, once again captivated fans in his hometown. He appeared in the ice show "The First Skate" held on the 5th at the newly reopened indoor sports facility "Xebio Arena Sendai" in Sendai, Miyagi. The packed venue was filled with cheers as he performed "Haru yo, Koi" as the final act and "Let Me Entertain You" as an encore. Hanyu is also enthusiastic about his future activities, saying, "As long as my body can move, I want to keep skating with all my might and with all my heart and soul. I want to keep updating myself and do my best to send good things to Japan and the world." This one-of-a-kind skater has also exerted a tremendous influence off the ice rink.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.08 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250708/k00/00m/050/056000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250708061223/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250708/k00/00m/050/056000c <1-minute explanation> Yuzuru Hanyu holds commemorative ice show in Sendai saying "Come Spring!" The ice show "The First Skate" was held at the Xebio Arena Sendai in Sendai City, featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating. This time, we will explain about the "Sendai City Arena Opening Commemorative Ice Show" in "Quick News," which is useful and can be read in one minute.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.07 Source: https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/897969 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250707123344/https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/897969 [Full article] Yuzuru Hanyu and others appear! A luxurious collaboration between skaters with ties to Sendai on a permanent rink. We'll show you all of the interviews after the performance. A long-awaited rink opens in Sendai, the birthplace of Japanese figure skating. Xebio Arena Sendai, located in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, reopened on July 5, 2025 as a year-round skating rink. Sendai is said to be the birthplace of figure skating in Japan, and has produced two Olympic gold medalists, Yuzuru Hanyu and Shizuka Arakawa. However, due to a lack of adequate training facilities, many players moved their base outside of Sendai.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.07 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/13943/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250707102002/https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/13943/ Sendai City Arena Opening Commemoration "The First Skate", Yuzuru Hanyu, Takeshi Honda and others skate On July 5th, to commemorate the opening of the year-round, internationally standardized ice rink “Sendai City Arena (Xebio Arena Sendai)” located in Sendai’s Taihaku Ward, an official opening ceremony and an ice show titled The First Skate, featuring skaters with ties to Sendai, were held. At “Xebio Arena Sendai,” now reborn as a multipurpose arena equipped with an ice rink, Yuzuru Hanyu, Takeshi Honda, Akiko Suzuki, and Rika Hongo performed alongside 24 local skaters from Sendai, delivering heartfelt performances to celebrate the opening. Below are comments from the four professional skaters following their performances.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.07 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351152 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250707000225/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351152 [Figure skating] Second year-round skating rink completed - Yuzuru Hanyu cheers on his juniors 　Will a new star be born? The indoor sports facility "Xebio Arena Sendai" in Sendai, Miyagi, reopened on the 5th. The second year-round skating rink has been completed in the town where figure skaters Yuzuru Hanyu (30), gold medalist at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, and Shizuka Arakawa (43), gold medalist at the 2006 Turin Olympics, grew up. It is expected that the training environment for junior skaters competing in the City of Trees will be greatly improved, and Sendai city officials are expressing their hopes for revitalization.

2025.07.31 Figure Skating Life Extra "Yuzuru Hanyu PROFESSIONAL Season 3" [Regular Edition] (Fusosha Mook) フィギュアスケートLife Extra「羽生結弦 PROFESSIONAL Season3」【通常版】 (扶桑社ムック) [Amazon & Rakuten Books Limited Edition] Figure Skating Life Extra "Yuzuru Hanyu PROFESSIONAL Season 3" (Fusosha Mook) 【アマゾン＆楽天ブックス限定版】フィギュアスケートLife Extra「羽生結弦 PROFESSIONAL Season3」 (扶桑社ムック) Info: Regular edition https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケートLife-Extra「羽生結弦-PROFESSIONAL-Season3」【通常版】-扶桑社ムック/dp/459462393X/ Limited edition https://www.amazon.co.jp/【アマゾン＆楽天ブックス限定版】フィギュアスケートLife-Extra「羽生結弦-PROFESSIONAL-Season3」-扶桑社ムック/dp/459462409X

*Please do not reply in this thread. Original in Eng text* 2025.07.06 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/07/06/0019192021.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250707115801/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/07/06/0019192021.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu encourages his juniors with his graceful dance: "Dream of an Olympic gold medal from Sendai, do your best" at the Sendai City Arena Opening Commemorative Ice Show Yuzuru Hanyu (30), two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, appeared in the opening ceremony ice show "The First Skate" of the newly built Sendai City Arena in Sendai City on the 5th. He performed to congratulate the newly built international standard rink and to cheer on skaters aiming for the world, captivating the 3,378 spectators. "I want everyone in Sendai to dream of an Olympic gold medal and do their best." His skating was filled with more love for his hometown than anything else. He opened with a beautiful Ina Bauer to the tune of "Turandot" in a blue costume, and chose "Spring, Come" for his own program. "The theme is the beginning. The season of beginnings = the image of spring." His gorgeous dance, which was in sync with the piano melody, gave her juniors a push. The existence of a new year-round rink with international standards is a great hope for skaters based in the City of Trees. "If we want to aim for the top of the world, I think we have no choice but to go to a more favorable environment," he said, referring to his own experience of moving to Canada, and "I hope I can continue to skate in my favorite place, with my favorite friends, and with my favorite teacher." He looked at the sparkling ice with a gentle expression.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu" Message from Skaters: Mitsuki Sumoto I was shocked by the intensity of "Romeo"

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu" Message from Skaters: Sato Shun Someone to look up to not only in skating but also in character

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "Life on Ice Yuzuru Hanyu" Message from Skaters: Yamamoto Sota I respect his attitude of striving for perfection

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.06 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351032 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054612/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/351032 [Figure Skating] New rink opens in Yuzuru Hanyu's hometown of Sendai City; fans from overseas line up at booth The enthusiasm remains strong. On the 5th, the opening ceremony for the new year-round skating rink, Xebio Arena Sendai, was held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The ice show “The First Skate” featured Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the two-time Olympic champion in men’s figure skating, among others, and excitement was building both on and off the ice.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.06 Source: https://www.sanin-chuo.co.jp/articles/-/814014 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054420/https://www.sanin-chuo.co.jp/articles/-/814014 [Video] Yuzuru Hanyu and others perform ice show to celebrate the opening of a year-round rink in Sendai 　A year-round skating rink has been completed at the indoor sports facility "Xebio Arena Sendai" in Sendai city, and the opening ceremony ice show on the 5th featured skaters with ties to the city, including Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time consecutive Winter Olympic figure skater. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51363.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054511/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51363.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu’s “Haru yo, Koi” Marks a New Beginning, Sending Love and Encouragement to His Hometown from the New Ice Rink Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, appeared in the ice show "The First Skate" to commemorate the opening of the Sendai City Arena on the 5th. Along with Takeshi Honda (44), Akiko Suzuki (40), and Rika Hongo (28), he captivated an audience of 3,378 people.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.05 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/131753 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054152/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/131753 What Yuzuru Hanyu Conveyed with His Right-Hand Gesture During “Haru yo, Koi” at Xebio Arena Sendai’s “The First Skate” On the 5th, the opening event for the newly renovated Xebio Arena Sendai (Sendai City Arena) was held at the arena. The arena, previously used for basketball and other sports, completed renovation work and was renewed as a year-round ice rink meeting international figure skating standards (30 meters by 60 meters). The ice show “The First Skate” was held, featuring four professional figure skaters—Yuzuru Hanyu, Takeshi Honda, Akiko Suzuki, and Rika Hongo—along with skaters from Ice Rink Sendai, captivating 3,378 spectators. The show will be available for paid streaming later.

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51084.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705065808/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51084.html?page=1 Ice show kicks off at Xebio Arena Sendai featuring Yuzuru Hanyu and others Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51099.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705065900/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51099.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Turandot" with Ina Bauer at Xebio Arena Sendai ice show Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51107.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705070044/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51107.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Spring, Come" at the finale of the ice show at Xebio Arena Sendai Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705071557/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I hope you will continue to dream of an Olympic gold medal from Sendai" - Ice show at Xebio Arena Sendai Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51194.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053516/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51194.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "With people I love, in a place I love, with the coach I love" — Q&A, Part 1 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51204.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053609/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51204.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: “Beginnings Was One of the Themes” — Why He Chose “Haru yo, Koi” | Q&A Part 2 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51206.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054811/https://hochi.news/articles/20250705-OHT1T51206.html?page=1 Set list of all performers including Yuzuru Hanyu in Sendai ice show "The First Skate"

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.05 Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000157000c.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705065710/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000157000c.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu Puts His Wishes into an Ina Bauer as “The First Skate” Kicks Off Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000176000c.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705070028/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000176000c.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu Filled with Emotion Performs “Haruyo Koi” — Encourages Next Generation to Dream of Olympic Glory from Sendai Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000241000c.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705083650/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000241000c.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu’s Message on the New Ice Rink Opening (1)] “I want to keep skating forever with my favorite place, friends, and coaches…” Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000242000c.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705083833/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000242000c.html?page=1 “Yuzuru Hanyu on the Opening of the New Rink (2): ‘The Season of New Beginnings, Spring… Skated with a Prayer’” Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000252000c.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705084659/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/07/05/kiji/20250705s00079000252000c.html?page=1 Rika Hongo, Akiko Suzuki, Takeshi Honda, and Other Skaters Connected to Sendai Take the Ice

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.05 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350974# Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053351/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350974 [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu appears at the ice show celebrating the opening of the new rink and receives huge cheers as he performs the Ina Bauer The opening ceremony for the newly built year-round ice rink "Xebio Arena Sendai" in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, was held on the 5th. The ice show "The First Skate" featured two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (30) and others. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350986 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053901/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350986 Yuzuru Hanyu: "As long as my body can move, I want to skate with all my might and all my heart and soul" - expresses his feelings about skating 　Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, has revealed his thoughts on "performing." Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350991 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706054140/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/350991 Yuzuru Hanyu’s Wish: With a New Rink in Sendai, “I Hope to Keep Skating Together with Beloved Friends and Coaches” Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, spoke about his thoughts on the "long-awaited new rink."

*Please do not reply in this thread. Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.07.05 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050000683.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705074526/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050000683.html [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu’s Ina Bauer Draws Cheers: "Dreaming of Olympic gold again" at Sendai City Arena opening ceremony The figure skating ice show "The First Skate" was held on the 5th at the newly established year-round ice rink (Sendai City Arena) in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. The show featured professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the two-time consecutive Olympic men's champion, along with Olympians connected to Sendai City such as Takeshi Honda (44), Akiko Suzuki (40), and Rika Hongo (28). They performed at this "new sacred ground" equipped with an international standard rink (60 meters by 30 meters) to celebrate the arena’s opening. Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050000802.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250705074143/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050000802.html [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu Graces the Opening of a “New Sacred Ground” — Returns as Final Performer with “Haru yo, Koi” The figure skating ice show The First Skate was held on the 5th at the newly established year-round ice rink inside Xebio Arena Sendai, located in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a two-time Olympic champion, took part in the event, along with fellow Olympians connected to Sendai—Takeshi Honda (44), Akiko Suzuki (40), and Rika Hongo (28). They performed commemorative programs to mark the opening of this “new sacred ground,” a rink built to international standards (60 meters by 30 meters). Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050001258.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053752/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050001258.html [Figure Skating] Full Statement from Yuzuru Hanyu: “It Truly Means a Lot to Be in a Place I Love, with Friends I Love, and Coaches I Love…” The figure skating ice show The First Skate took place on the 5th at the newly opened year-round ice rink (Sendai City Arena) inside Xebio Arena Sendai in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. Featured performers included professional two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (30), along with Olympians connected to Sendai—Takeshi Honda (44), Akiko Suzuki (40), and Rika Hongo (28). They showcased celebratory performances at the opening of this “new sacred ground,” a rink built to international standards (60 m × 30 m). Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050001372.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250706053722/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202507050001372.html [Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu & Others Star in Opening Ice Show at New Arena—Covered by 39 Media Outlets, 3,378 Attendees / Event Summary The figure skating ice show "The First Skate" took place on the 5th at the newly built year-round ice rink (Sendai City Arena) at Xebio Arena Sendai in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), two-time consecutive men's champion at the Winter Olympics, as well as Olympians with ties to Sendai City, Takeshi Honda (44), Akiko Suzuki (40), and Rika Hongo (28) appeared. The details of the event, which featured a dance to commemorate the opening of the "new sacred ground" of international standards (60m x 30m), are as follows: