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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.08.29 Translations by Pep: https://x.com/pep_on_ Source: Figure Skating Life Extra "PROFESSIONAL Season 2, pg 117-120 Info: https://x.com/fskating_Life/status/1828953371572846812 Interview: MAO DAICHI The way he skates is really special "The one chosen by the Gods" We asked Mao Daichi, who co-starred in "Carmina Burana" for "notte stellata", about the story behind their first collaboration. "Experiencing Yuzuru Hanyu's New Creation "RE_PRAY" as a "Player" By Fumofumo Column (pg 105-111) Fumofumo Editor-in-Chief (https://x.com/fumofumocolumn/status/1830380364579422228) Sports blogger and columnist. I engage in various support activities filled with love for sports every day through my blog "Sports Watching and Telling - Fumofumo Column."

Source: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113237508720695 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113281584824326 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113353293532836 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113362285596028 https://weibo.com/7848586779/P5sqYw3fW https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113386819914480 Chapter 1 - Excerpts

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5bA7do5T https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5kqt88ne https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5qnA6vJN Excerpts about Yuzu’s sensibility as a subject of photography Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P5CDvDUZ6 Excerpt about Kogaito's attention to detail

2024.12.20 Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002082.000004702.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241220100125/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002082.000004702.html 30-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu will reprise his self-homage to "The Beginning of the Blue Rose" with Mika Ninagawa! The photos will be featured in the "Yuzuru Hanyu Photobook Tai," set to be released on March 21. The "Yuzuru Hanyu Photobook Tai" (scheduled for release on March 21, 2025), currently available for pre-order, will include newly taken photos! For Yuzuru Hanyu, who has just turned 30, Mika Ninagawa has prepared the set from their first photoshoot together, the 2018 "Blue Rose" set.

2024.12.17 Source: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113237508720695 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113281584824326 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113353293532836 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113362285596028 https://weibo.com/7848586779/P5sqYw3fW https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113386819914480 Yuzuru Hanyu through the lens: The absolute champion as seen by a god photographer Chapter 1 - Excerpts Source: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113578597650271 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113595229372539 https://m.weibo.cn/status/5113651992201994 Chapter 2 - Excerpts Link to the rest: Chapter 3 - Excerpts pt 1 https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584079 Chapter 3 - Excerpts pt 2 https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584085 Chapter 3 - Excerpts pt 3 https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584086 Other Excerpts pt 1 - Kogaito Blue, 2019-2021 https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584087 Other Excerpts pt 2 - About 2022 Beijing Olympics https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584088 Other Excerpts pt 3 - After turning professional https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584089 Other Excerpts pt 4 - 2nd anniversary as a Professional https://planethanyu.com/topic/2012-20241217-yuzuru-hanyu-through-the-lens-the-absolute-champion-as-seen-by-a-god-photographer/?do=findComment&comment=584090

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://weibo.com/1683522853/P5qvKbBn7 https://weibo.com/1683522853/P5t8Knnqu PROLOGUE That was the splendour of that moment On October 18, 2024, in a studio on the outskirts of Sendai, after a photoshoot, when asked about his expectations as a subject for a shoot, Yuzuru Hanyu gave the following response.

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*machine translation* 2024.12.25 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412220000629.html (paid article. partially translated) [Full text released] Conversation "Yuzuru Hanyu x Hidefumi Kurihara" Meeting at age 17 who loved yakiniku and sushi / Part 1 Yuzuru Hanyu (29), a professional figure skater who has won the men's gold medal at the Winter Olympics for two consecutive years, spoke with Hidefumi Kurihara (48), team leader of Ajinomoto Co.'s Victory Project (VP), who has long been his "exclusive" supporter. This special feature looks back on the behind-the-scenes events leading up to his attempt at the unattained quad axel (four and a half rotation jump = 4A) and achieving world first certification. We will be delivering the full story, including unreleased parts, over three weeks. (Titles omitted except for questions)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.14 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412050000738.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241225130157/https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412050000738.html?nsgid=U2FsdGVkX18LQnh9SIT76rUUGMFs2rnGaKvgHckfpzFJ6jzaGF%2FOI7IuIUDmrDaU0r2pVPwMgFBWsJQbqgXjBY1sR14TXuX8NIuEaQxmIFF03vlB80u0DxqqrUW1LIbA Part 2: [Celebrating his 30th birthday] Yuzuru Hanyu interview: "Studying with my own body" - The evolution of his athletic side In the second part of the solo interview, he looks back on his progress in his third year as a professional and shares his impressions of watching the Paris Olympics this summer.

2024.12.17 Source: https://weibo.com/1683522853/P5qvKbBn7 / https://weibo.com/1683522853/P5t8Knnqu Yuzuru Hanyu through the lens: The absolute champion as seen by a god photographer PROLOGUE That was the splendour of that moment On October 18, 2024, in a studio on the outskirts of Sendai, after a photoshoot, when asked about his expectations as a subject for a shoot, Yuzuru Hanyu gave the following response. Source: https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5bA7do5T https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5kqt88ne https://weibo.com/1746783312/P5qnA6vJN Excerpts about Yuzu’s sensibility as a subject of photography Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P5CDvDUZ6 Excerpt about Kogaito's attention to detail

2024.12.17 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51047.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133850/https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51047.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "Everyone is taking on new challenges in their daily lives"... Appears on video at home appliance brand launch event On the 17th, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu made a video appearance at the "Haier Group Global Strategy and Haier Japan Market Branding Announcement" event held in Tokyo. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51050.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133931/https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51050.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs quadruple toe loop in new commercial... to be aired from the 24th "Blue Hanyu" and "White Hanyu" On the 17th, the home appliance brand Haier Japan Region announced a new commercial featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater who is the brand ambassador for "Haier" and "AQUA". It will begin airing on television on the 24th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.23 Source: AERA December 30, 2024 issue, pg 37-41 Info: https://publications.asahi.com/product/25174.html "Guided by 'Sound' Report on 'Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR' The third installment of the ice story by professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu has begun. This is a report on the first day of his Saitama performance, which took place on his 30th birthday. Writer: Takaomi Matsubara Photo and Video Department: Takuya Matsunaga

2024.12.10 Source: https://encount.press/archives/717847/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DDUGluohxAS/?img_index=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241213101152/https://encount.press/archives/717847/ "Hanyu-san is good at taking selfies" - "Best friend" pianist reveals backstage photo of the two of them, expressing "heartfelt gratitude" Pianist Shinya Kiyozuka revealed an episode from professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's national tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR" on his Instagram on the 9th.

2024.12.09 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326722 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212195434/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326722 Yuzuru Hanyu reveals the "common thoughts" he puts into his skating to an Italian newspaper: "If the earthquake hadn't Happened" Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who achieved back-to-back victories in men's figure skating, revealed the "common thoughts" he puts into his ice shows.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.18 Source: https://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1648545.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241219090501/https://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1648545.html Yuzuru Hanyu Also Resonates: Haier and Aqua Continue to Challenge, What’s the Next Home Appliance? On the 17th, Haier and Aqua explained their group's global strategy and branding for the Japanese market. They introduced a new commercial starring Yuzuru Hanyu, who was recently appointed as the brand ambassador for the Japan region, and also talked about what home appliances will be released by both brands in the future. The commercial will be aired on television from December 24th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/12/tvcm4.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133617/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/12/tvcm4.php Marking the start of its "third founding," Haier Aqua airs new TV commercial. Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu makes his debut, saying, "I want to take on the world's best brand with the world's best performance," showing off a quadruple toe loop Haier Japan (CEO Du Jingguo) will begin airing the TV commercials "Haier vs. Me" and "AQUA" featuring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who is the brand ambassador for both "Haier" and "AQUA," on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://news.3rd-in.co.jp/article/8043aedc-bc1c-11ef-aaa2-9ca3ba083d71#gsc.tab=0 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241218042518/https://news.3rd-in.co.jp/article/8043aedc-bc1c-11ef-aaa2-9ca3ba083d71#gsc.tab=0 Yuzuru Hanyu takes on a new challenge! A new stage in the new Haier Aqua commercial Yuzuru Hanyu takes on the challenge in a spectacular new commercial Haier Aqua will begin airing a special TV commercial to mark a new beginning on December 24, 2024. The commercial features world-famous figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu for the first time, and his brilliant performance has attracted attention.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/17/0018454484.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241220115515/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/17/0018454484.shtml Yuzuru Hanyu appears in Haier's new commercial! He reveals behind-the-scenes stories: "He tried quadruple jumps over and over again..." On the 17th, home appliance brand Haier released a new commercial featuring Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional figure skater and gold medalist in the men's figure skating event at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51047.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133850/https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51047.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "Everyone is taking on new challenges in their daily lives"... Appears on video at home appliance brand launch event On the 17th, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu made a video appearance at the "Haier Group Global Strategy and Haier Japan Market Branding Announcement" event held in Tokyo. Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51050.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217133931/https://hochi.news/articles/20241217-OHT1T51050.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu performs quadruple toe loop in new commercial... to be aired from the 24th "Blue Hanyu" and "White Hanyu" On the 17th, the home appliance brand Haier Japan Region announced a new commercial featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater who is the brand ambassador for "Haier" and "AQUA". It will begin airing on television on the 24th.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/489230/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217075338/https://the-ans.jp/news/489230/ Yuzuru Hanyu performs an unplanned quadruple toe loop. New commercial sees cheers of joy: "The costume is the best" and "The pure white prince" Haier Japan Region announced on the 17th that a new TV commercial featuring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will begin airing on December 24th. Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th of this month. He performed a quadruple toe loop, saying, "I want to give the world's best performance for the world's best brand."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.17 Source: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/420663 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241217210906/https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/420663 Haier Aqua to launch new TV commercial to mark the start of its "third founding" - Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu makes his first appearance, saying, "I want to take on the world's best brand with the world's best performance," and shows off a quadruple toe loop Haier "Myself vs. Myself" & Aqua "Never-ending Challenge" Broadcasting starts on Tuesday, December 24, 2024

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.11.21 Source: https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/11/post-9869.php Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241120201643/https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/press-release/2024/11/post-9869.php ~ Continuing to Carve the Glory of "World's Best" ~ Professional Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Becomes Brand Ambassador for Both Haier and Aqua! Haier Japan (CEO Du Jingguo) announced that on November 21 (Thursday), a brand ambassador contract was signed with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu for both the "Haier" (hereinafter, Haier) and "AQUA" (hereinafter, Aqua) brands.

2024.12.06 Source: https://www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/articles/2024/36133.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207030919/https://www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/articles/2024/36133.html The extraordinary life and career of Yuzuru Hanyu, as seen by Italy’s Corriere della Sera MILAN, December 6, 2024 - I first fell in love with Yuzuru Hanyu’s skating at the 2012 Worlds in Nice, France. He was 17, skating to Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. I remember his spark, his determination. He was so at one with the music, with the character he was playing, that at one point he slipped and immediately got up again: it seemed part of the choreography. Everyone was ecstatic, cheering for him. As a commentator noted, he really was Romeo. 2024.12.20 Source: https://www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/articles/2024/36173.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241220165049/https://www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/articles/2024/36173.html Yuzuru Hanyu and the meaning of life. A record-breaking ice show MILAN, December 20, 2024 - A new form of art from Japan that transcends figure skating, fusing together skating, cinema, storytelling, commentary, music, dancing, and more. In his second tour, “Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life”, which debuted at Saitama Super Arena, north of Central Tokyo, on December 7 (the day of his 30th birthday), Yuzuru Hanyu’s vision for his figure skating is clear.

2024.12.08 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212192556/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094940/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094812/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=3 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208123105/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=4 https://web.archive.org/web/20241208094825/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85349?page=5 【Full Report: Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance at 30 Years Old, Part 1】 The Story of "Life" He Wrote Himself, and the Reason He Skates... The Philosophical Realm He Has Reached as a Professional Skater The new solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" by professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu premiered on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. The third installment of the Ice Story series, which Hanyu both performed in and directed, brought to life a grand story on ice that questions the meaning of "life." Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208091511/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351 https://web.archive.org/web/20241213182156/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351?page=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20241209022556/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/85351?page=3 【Full Report: Yuzuru Hanyu's Performance at 30 Years Old, Part 2】 Overwhelming "Hospitality" for His Fans... The Best Part of His Solo Performance Starts from the Ending After achieving back-to-back Olympic victories, figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who transitioned to professional skating, kicked off his new solo performance, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," on December 7 at Saitama Super Arena. This is the third installment of his "Ice Story," in which he takes on both the role of performer and executive producer. The grand story, which centers around the philosophical theme of questioning the meaning of "life," came to fruition on the ice. This performance also marked the milestone of Hanyu's 30th birthday. After performing 12 songs, including many new songs such as "First Cry- Meguri," Hanyu appeared on the rink again, "unmasked," immediately after the end credits rolled. The sense of unity between Hanyu's MC, as he shed the armor of an artist, and the audience, along with the encore of three songs including the spectacular "SEIMEI," represented the "second chapter" of the solo performance, which was another highlight of the show.

2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51153.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241210061411/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51153.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday with a chorus of birthday songs: "I'm so happy!" He performs 15 songs over two and a half hours Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's third Ice Story production, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," opened on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. It was also Hanyu's 30th birthday. In front of a full house of 14,000 fans, he performed passionately for over two and a half hours. During the encore, after expressing his gratitude to the fans and staff, Hanyu said, "So, it's my birthday," and the excitement reached its peak. The venue erupted into a chorus of "Happy birthday to you." Hanyu, bouncing on the ice, smiled broadly and said, "Thank you! I did it! I'm so happy!" The show featured 12 songs in the main program, including many new tracks, and 15 songs in total, including the encore. The first half's "Piano Collection" section was made up of five piano pieces. From there, Hanyu transitioned into the short program "Ballade No. 1," performed during the PyeongChang Olympics, where he won the gold medal. He dazzled the audience with a quadruple Salchow and a triple Axel (a three-and-a-half rotation jump), creating an exciting atmosphere. Following the first Ice Story, "GIFT," and the second, "RE_PRAY," Hanyu once again took on the role of performer and general producer, with MIKIKO directing. This time, Hanyu himself crafted the story, which explores the themes of life's journey and growth, questioning the essence of "life" and "living." Set list: 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51186.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208143920/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51186.html?page=1 "I'm glad to be born" - 14,000 people celebrate Yuzuru Hanyu's 30th birthday on the first day of the tour On the 7th, the day of his 30th birthday, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu kicked off his new tour, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR" at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. In front of a packed house of 14,000 fans, he performed 15 songs over 2 hours and 50 minutes. During the encore, the audience sang "Happy Birthday to You," and Hanyu expressed his joy. "The future will be even better than I imagine." With hope, his 30s began. 2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207131145/https://hochi.news/articles/20241207-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I can still do more" - Entering his 30s with a packed house of 14,000 people: "This is the time when my senses and techniques are at their peak." - Q&A (1) Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu's third ice show, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd ‘Echoes of Life’ TOUR," kicked off on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. The solo performance lasted over two and a half hours, captivating an audience of 14,000 fans who filled the venue. This day also marked Hanyu's 30th birthday, and he was celebrated with a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday." Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 1): 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51010.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241219074007/https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51010.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "The costumes that I created by repeatedly making adjustments" — Q&A (2) Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 2): 2024.12.08 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207205950/https://hochi.news/articles/20241208-OHT1T51012.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: "I really created it while calculating meticulously" — A 10-minute piano program Q&A (3) Post-performance Q&A with Hanyu (part 3):