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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: hhttps://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000034000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241213010515/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000034000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu turns 30 and begins solo performance: "I can still do more. I can get even better" On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, who won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is now pursuing a career as a professional, celebrated his 30th birthday by launching his new solo show, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000067000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212102721/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000067000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (1)] Turning 30: Doing his best now, "The future will be even better" Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating and is now pursuing a career as a professional, celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. He kicked off his new solo performance, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR," at the Saitama Super Arena. He passionately performed 15 songs in total, including 12 main songs and 3 encores, captivating an audience of 14,000. Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 1): Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000068000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241211203305/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000068000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (2)] "Destiny is a series of coincidences... I feel like it's a miracle" - the fundamental theme he wanted to express Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 2): Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000078000c.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208152956/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2024/12/08/kiji/20241208s00079000078000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (3)] His dedication to carefully considered piano pieces, "while making meticulous calculations" Below is a Q&A following the performance (part 3):

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412080000406.html Archived: hhttps://web.archive.org/web/20241208163059/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412080000406.html Yuzuru Hanyu proves his evolution at 30 with a nearly doubled 170-minute solo performance, showcasing his 'prime' as over 400,000 viewers in China watch On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Winter Olympic figure skating champion and third-year professional, kicked off his solo ice show national tour, "Echoes of Life," at Saitama Super Arena to celebrate his 30th birthday. He performed 15 new songs, including "産声～めぐり" (First Cry ~ Circulation), his signature "Ballad No. 1," and "SEIMEI," receiving a warm birthday celebration from the nearly 14,000-strong full house, and expressed his joy by saying, "I'm glad I was born." The tour will run through February next year with seven performances in three cities.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20241208/k00/00m/050/009000c Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241209145110/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20241208/k00/00m/050/009000c Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm very interested in the philosophy of life" - Echoes of Life premiere Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved back-to-back Winter Olympic golds in men's figure skating and is now active as a professional skater, launched his national tour of the ice show "Echoes of Life" on the 7th at the Saitama Super Arena. This is the third installment of his "ICE STORY" series, which he directs, and it tells a story questioning the essence of "life" and "living." Main quotes from Hanyu after the performance: "I was able to welcome a different kind of 30s."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.08 Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018424976.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208151041/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018424976.shtml Q&A with Yuzuru Hanyu (1) "30 years old, still have a lot to do" "This is the time when my senses and techniques are at their peak" Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), the gold medalist in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, held the opening performance of his new tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life" on the 7th at Saitama Super Arena. This day also marked Hanyu's 30th birthday. A crowd of 14,000 spectators sang "Happy Birthday" to him, creating a warm atmosphere. Here is a Q&A session after the performance: Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018425074.shtml Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208145627/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2024/12/08/0018425074.shtml Q&A with Yuzuru Hanyu (2) Piano piece that was "created with careful calculation" Filming the performance was "tough for about three days (laughs)" Q&A session part 2:

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 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):

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 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/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206224613/https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday today with the "Echoes of Life" tour. Countdown final episode Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. On the same day, the third installment of his ice story, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, opened at the Saitama Super Arena. In the final installment of the countdown series, reporter Megumi Takagi reflects on Hanyu’s "life beyond 30" through her interview notes.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206224613/https://hochi.news/articles/20241206-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates his 30th birthday today with the "Echoes of Life" tour. Countdown final episode Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu celebrated his 30th birthday on the 7th. On the same day, the third installment of his ice story, Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR, opened at the Saitama Super Arena. In the final installment of the countdown series, reporter Megumi Takagi reflects on Hanyu’s "life beyond 30" through her interview notes.

"Kogaito is a photographer who tries to capture the inner side of his subjects" - Yuzuru Hanyu (from this book) This book features beautiful gravure photos taken especially for this book! Don't miss Yuzuru Hanyu's monologue! Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2824550260.html Author: Mitsuru Tanaka Photographed by Yoshiki Kogaito Release date: December 17, 2024 Details:

*Article is in English, but would like to archive it here since it has a lovely portion about Yuzu* Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240806021826/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08/21/figure-skating/choreography-legend-david-wilson-man-demand/ Choreography legend David Wilson a man in demand Sometimes in life we encounter a person who is a veritable force of nature. Dynamic, honest, emotional. The kind of individual that stops you in your tracks. David Wilson is one of those people. After a short time with Wilson you feel like you have known him forever. He possesses a charm that is disarming and the ability to laugh at himself. Wilson is a visionary whose clients have enjoyed success at the highest levels. Genuine is the word that best describes him. The Canadian sat down recently for an exclusive interview with Ice Time and talked about his work with Yuzuru Hanyu, his relationship with Yuna Kim, and how he became one of the best choreographers in the history of skating.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/comment/87490/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207184037/https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/comment/87490/ "I was able to welcome my 30s in a different way than when I thought, '30, I'm an old man.'" From now on, my experience, senses, and techniques will finally reach their peak. I can still do more." Yuzuru Hanyu's full comments after the premiere of "Echoes of Life" Yuzuru Hanyu - Full Comments After the Premiere of "Echoes of Life" December 7, 2024, Saitama Super Arena

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/9382/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208160903/https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/9382/ Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" Tour kicks off in Saitama Yuzuru Hanyu's self-produced and directed Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR kicked off on December 7, which coincided with his 30th birthday, at the Saitama Super Arena. Following "GIFT" and "RE_PRAY," this marks the third installment of the ICE STORY series. For this edition, Hanyu starts from a near-future dystopian, post-civilization world and explores various philosophical questions such as "What does it mean to live?" "What is 'I'?" and "What is fate?" The world is portrayed through a polished and diverse program along with visuals, while the story is narrated by Hanyu himself. One highlight is at the end of the first act, where Hanyu skates to five classical piano pieces, performing passages that are both noble and rich in variation. The final part features a full performance of "Ballad No. 1." This program, which combines skating, art, and philosophy, crystallizes the beautiful moments Hanyu has reached in his career. At the end of the performance, after receiving birthday wishes from the audience singing "Happy Birthday," Hanyu, dressed in a T-shirt, performed "Let Me Entertain You," "Ashura-chan," and "SEIMEI." The final moments of the show were accompanied by "I Am the Strongest," as Hanyu completed a lap around the rink with a fulfilled smile. The next page features a full interview conducted after the performance.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326481 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212025133/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326481 Yuzuru Hanyu's Tour Kicks Off on His 30th Birthday, Long Queues Already Forming at the Venue... Some Booths Have Wait Times Over an Hour Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (30), who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals, is producing and directing the third installment of his ice story, "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd - Echoes of Life - TOUR." Ahead of the tour's opening, long queues have already formed around the venue. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326514 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241212170530/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326514 Yuzuru Hanyu's "30th Birthday" Performance: Realizing There is Room for Improvement in His Own Skating, "I Can Still Do More" Yuzuru Hanyu, the figure skater who achieved back-to-back Olympic gold medals, feels that there is still room for growth in his skating. Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326521 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241209175320/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/326521 Yuzuru Hanyu's third performance tour begins... His "attention to detail" in song selection: "A lot of songs that make you feel dignified" Olympic two-time gold medalist and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu revealed the attention to detail he puts into his music selections.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/487305/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241207110908/https://the-ans.jp/news/487305/ Yuzuru Hanyu kicks off nationwide tour on his 30th birthday, "It's my birthday! Yay!" The packed crowd cheers him on and sings him a birthday song in return 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, kicked off at Saitama Super Arena on the 7th. It will be held at the same venue on the 9th and 11th, and will continue on the national tour, visiting Hiroshima in January and Chiba in February. Hanyu's soulful skating, which was his 30th birthday, drew a standing ovation from the packed audience. Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/487304/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241210004749/https://the-ans.jp/news/487304/ Yuzuru Hanyu: "30 years old was completely different from what I imagined" National tour begins on his birthday "If you compare it to baseball or soccer, it's the time when I'm in my prime" [Full text of the interview] 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, kicked off at Saitama Super Arena on the 7th. It will be held at the same venue on the 9th and 11th, and will continue on the national tour, visiting Hiroshima in January and Chiba in February. Hanyu, who turned 30 on this day, said in a press conference, "It was completely different from what I imagined."

2024.12.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412070001216.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241209014057/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202412070001216.html Yuzuru Hanyu's 30th birthday premiere "Setlist" captivated with 15 songs, including a piano collection of five short pieces On the 7th, Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time Winter Olympic figure skating men's champion and in his third year as a professional, celebrated his 30th birthday and kicked off his national tour for the solo ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd – Echoes of Life – TOUR" at the Saitama Super Arena. Set List: 1. First Pulse 2. 産声～めぐり (First Echo and Circulation) 3. Utai IV ~Reawakening 4. Mass Destruction－Reload－ 5. ピアノコレクション (Piano Collection) i. 6Pieces for Piano, Op. 118:No.3,Ballade in G Minor.Allegro energio ii. The Well－Tempered Clavier,Book 1:No2,Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 847 iii. Keyboard Sonata in D Minor,K.141 iv. 12Etudes, Op. 25: No. 12 in C Minor "Ocean" v. 12Etudes, Op. 10: No. 4 in C－Sharp Minor "Torrent" 6. Ballade No.1 in G Miner,Op.23 7. Goliath (2024Remix) 8. アクアの旅路（Piano Solo Ver.）(Aqua's Journey) 9. Eclipse／blue 10. GATE OF STEINER－Aesthetics on Ice 11. Danny Boy 12. 全ての人の魂の詩 (Hymn of the Soul) EC1. Let Me Entertain You EC2. 阿修羅ちゃん (Ashura chan) EC3. SEIMEI This performance is the third installment of the "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY" series, overseen by the executive producer. Following "GIFT at Tokyo Dome" and "RE_PRAY TOUR," it will continue its unique storytelling with seven performances across three cities until February next year. [Jun Kinoshita] 2024.12.07 Source: https://olympics.com/en/news/hanyu-yuzuru-echoes-of-life-opening-show Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241208161815/https://olympics.com/en/news/hanyu-yuzuru-echoes-of-life-opening-show Hanyu Yuzuru celebrates turning 30 with 'Echoes of Life' opening On his birthday, the Olympic champion raises the curtain on his latest solo show at Saitama Super Arena to pose the question of what it means to live.

2024.12.06 Source: https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/documents/1-g.pdf pg 3 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241229081919/https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/documents/1-g.pdf Info: https://www.city.sendai.jp/kyoshokuinninyo/kyousai_interviews.html Sendai City School Teacher Recruitment Guide 2025 Message from Yuzuru Hanyu "How much do you understand?"

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.07 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241225125852/https://www.nikkansports.com/premium/sports/figure/news/202412030000592.html?nsgid=U2FsdGVkX1%2BOO2dAZlgPuhMr3Nk%2BVqXUww4yDfb57TR1afZdz9CFKkjcRY6YeZndG%2BjPcrQPm8xbmDZsD4R3Mfo73Cfv6mmAahAvyMO1FZoLokGD%2FT4I0Q9xsu40IR2K Part 1: [Celebrating his 30th birthday] Yuzuru Hanyu interview: "I can definitely get better in my 30s" Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who achieved back-to-back gold medals in the Winter Olympics, celebrates his 30th birthday today, the 7th, and is kicking off his nationwide ice show tour "Echoes of Life." This is the third installment of the "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY" series, where he performs solo and serves as the executive producer. The tour begins at Saitama Super Arena and will continue through seven performances in three cities until February next year, weaving a unique story. In a recent exclusive interview, he discussed the progress and changes he has experienced as an athlete in his third year as a professional. (Honorifics omitted hereafter.) Info:

2024.12.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241205-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206223728/https://hochi.news/articles/20241205-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 MIKIKO: Yuzuru Hanyu - “You still have that talent hidden inside you?” Countdown to his 30th birthday Yuzuru Hanyu (29) will kick off his 'Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR' on the 7th at Saitama Super Arena, the day of his 30th birthday. The production will be directed by MIKIKO, one of Japan's leading choreographers. MIKIKO, who also worked on 'GIFT' and 'RE_PRAY,' spoke about the evolution of 'Professional Skater Yuzuru Hanyu' and her thoughts on the 'ICE STORY' they will be creating together. (Interview and Composition by: Megumi Takagi)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20221028/k10013871951000.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231026134839/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20221028/k10013871951000.html Yuzuru Hanyu x Shae-Lynn Bourne: Two Artists Resonating Together on the Ice This July, Yuzuru Hanyu announced his transition to professional skating. When reflecting on his performances, many people recall not only the impressive movements of each program but also the unique atmosphere that Hanyu exudes. In an effort to expand the range of his expressions after turning professional, Hanyu had a conversation this fall with Shae-Lynn Bourne, a world-renowned choreographer from Canada (46). Shae-Lynn, a former ice dance world champion, is one of the people who understands figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, having worked with him on programs such as "SEIMEI" and "Ten to Chi to." In this conversation, initiated by Bourne, the two discussed their encounter, the behind-the-scenes of their creative process, and what Hanyu is striving for. (Reporter: Konno Tomohisa, Sports News Division)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.06 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241205-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241206223728/https://hochi.news/articles/20241205-OHT1T51142.html?page=1 MIKIKO: Yuzuru Hanyu - “You still have that talent hidden inside you?” Countdown to his 30th birthday Yuzuru Hanyu (29) will kick off his 'Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd "Echoes of Life" TOUR' on the 7th at Saitama Super Arena, the day of his 30th birthday. The production will be directed by MIKIKO, one of Japan's leading choreographers. MIKIKO, who also worked on 'GIFT' and 'RE_PRAY,' spoke about the evolution of 'Professional Skater Yuzuru Hanyu' and her thoughts on the 'ICE STORY' they will be creating together. (Interview and Composition by: Megumi Takagi)

2024.12.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241204-OHT1T51179.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241204224734/https://hochi.news/articles/20241204-OHT1T51179.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu 'thoroughly picks up every detail of the sound,' Takahito Mura talks about his otherworldly sensitivity as the countdown to his 30th birthday begins. Even after Yuzuru Hanyu (29) turned professional, Takahito Mura (33), his 'older brother' who has performed together with him in ice shows such as 'notte stellata' (March, Miyagi) and the 'Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance' (September, Ishikawa), spoke from a fellow skater's perspective about the greatness of 'Professional Skater Yuzuru Hanyu.' (Interview and composition by Megumi Takagi)

2024.12.04 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241203-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241204001534/https://hochi.news/articles/20241203-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: 'Beyond the Wall is Another Wall' – His Ongoing Challenge in His 20s, Consecutive Victories in PyeongChang, Pride in Beijing, and the Countdown to 30

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241204-OHT1T51179.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241204224734/https://hochi.news/articles/20241204-OHT1T51179.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu 'thoroughly picks up every detail of the sound,' Takahito Mura talks about his otherworldly sensitivity as the countdown to his 30th birthday begins. Even after Yuzuru Hanyu (29) turned professional, Takahito Mura (33), his 'older brother' who has performed together with him in ice shows such as 'notte stellata' (March, Miyagi) and the 'Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance' (September, Ishikawa), spoke from a fellow skater's perspective about the greatness of 'Professional Skater Yuzuru Hanyu.' (Interview and composition by Megumi Takagi)

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.04 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241203-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241204001534/https://hochi.news/articles/20241203-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: 'Beyond the Wall is Another Wall' – His Ongoing Challenge in His 20s, Consecutive Victories in PyeongChang, Pride in Beijing, and the Countdown to 30

2024.12.02 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241201-OHT1T51228.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's birthday countdown series starts in Sports Hochi on the 3rd Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu will celebrate his 30th birthday on December 7, the opening day of his ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life' TOUR" at the Saitama Super Arena. "Sports Hochi" will publish a five-day countdown series starting on December 3. The series will reflect on Hanyu's journey, from his childhood to his career, which saw him reach the pinnacle of the sport with two Olympic gold medals, and continues to shine in the professional world. 2024.12.03 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20241202-OHT1T51184.html?page=1# Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241203001106/https://hochi.news/articles/20241202-OHT1T51184.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu: Meeting figure skating at the age of 4 and living with it; Olympic champion at 19; Countdown to 30 years old.