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*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2022 Beijing Olympics Special, pg 46-53 Info: https://x.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1509064663337627648 https://x.com/AxelQuadruple/status/1509066431589076993 [Special guest] Shae-Lynne Bourne (talking about Hanyu Yuzuru): "Nobility and pride" At the Beijing Olympics, Yuzuru Hanyu performed two competitive programs, "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso" and "The Heaven and Earth". We spoke with Shae-Lynn Bourne, who choreographed both pieces, to hear about the behind-the-scenes creation of the short program and the significance of the Quadruple Axel challenge. (Text by Yukiko Ogawa, Tatsuya Murad) Profile Born in 1976, from Canada. As an ice dancer, she competed in the Olympics three times (1994, 1998, 2002), and won gold medals at the World Championships (2003) and the Four Continents Championships (1999, 2001, 2003). After retiring, she became a professional skater, choreographer, and coach, working widely. She has created numerous programs for top skaters around the world, including Yuzuru Hanyu.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.06] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/216282/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250117073718/https://the-ans.jp/column/216282/ Figure skating sound engineers cannot afford to make mistakes. "Sound becomes air" - the pride of a job that requires a stage The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people who support athletes and competitions, and shines a spotlight on the world of figure skating from their perspective. The second installment features Katsumi Shigeta, an audio engineer at Yamaha Music Entertainment HD. Shizuka Arakawa's "Turandot," Mao Asada's Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2," Yuzuru Hanyu's "SEIMEI"... There are probably many fans who can recall legendary performances just by hearing the music. Although it is a sport, figure skating requires high artistry, including music and costumes. In the first part of this article, we asked Shigeta, who supports the skaters with "sound," an essential element in shaping the worldview of the program, about his work philosophy. (Interview and text by Tomoko Yamada) [2022.02.07] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/216831/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220303022623/https://the-ans.jp/column/216831/ Yuzuru Hanyu has an excellent sense of "sound" - what makes him a "rare presence" according to a figure skating sound professional The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people who support athletes and competitions, and shines a spotlight on the world of figure skating from their perspective. In the second instalment, we look at Shigeta Katsumi, an audio engineer at Yamaha Music Entertainment HD. Although figure skating is a sport, it also requires a high level of artistry, including music and costumes. Shigeta has been in charge of sound at major domestic competitions such as the NHK Trophy and All Japan Championships. In the second part, he talks about what drew him to this sport after watching many athletes perform from rink sideline, and about the skaters who made the biggest impression on him as an audio professional. (Interview and text by Yamada Tomoko)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.10] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/218264/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220714045501/https://the-ans.jp/column/218264/ The secrets of the craftsmen who support the feet of figure skaters: the world of "0.01mm" and passion behind the sparks The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. In the fourth installment, we focus on the blade sharpening craftsman. These craftsmen are responsible for sharpening the blades, known as "blades," attached to the bottom of skaters' shoes, an essential part of their equipment. They rely on their sense of touch, shaving off fractions as small as 0.01 millimeters. We spoke with 38-year-old Sakurai Kimitaka, who has been in this craft for 10 years, to learn about the artistry and passion behind his work. (Written by THE ANSWER Editorial Team, Yohei Hamada) [2022.02.11] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/218831/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230131143614/https://the-ans.jp/column/218831/ Yuzuru Hanyu is "a truly kind skater" - The blade craftsman who noticed his "inner beauty" through his skates The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The second half of the fourth installment is "Hanyu Yuzuru as seen by a blade craftsman." A craftsman sharpens the cutting edge, known as the "blade," that is attached to the bottom of the shoes. Sakurai Kimitaka, 38, has been in this business for 10 years, and when he worked with Hanyu in the past, he saw the difference between the top-class athlete's honest personality and his shoes. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.08] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/217278/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220318021626/https://the-ans.jp/column/217278/ The unknown hardships of the Japanese figure skating doctor who watched over Yuzuru Hanyu, Mao Asada and others for 14 years In the series "Supporters of the Ice," we focus on the craftsmen and other people who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The third installment features Japan's national team doctor, Tsuchiya Akihiro of Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital, who has been supporting national team athletes since 2008. He learned about the harshness hidden in the glamorous world of skating, the hardships of those who support them, and the unique side of a doctor who prays for the safety of the athletes. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER) [2022.02.09] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/217900/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220318020928/https://the-ans.jp/column/217900/ The "normal" face that Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu shows behind the scenes: Testimony from a doctor on the Japanese national team who has known him since he was 14 The series "Supporters of the Ice" focuses on the craftsmen and people involved who support athletes and competitions, shining a spotlight on the world of figure skating as seen through their eyes. The second half of the third installment is "Hanyu Yuzuru as seen by the Japan National Team Doctor." Tsuchiya Akihiro of Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital in Chiba has been supporting national team athletes since 2008. He talks about Hanyu's personality and how he values "preparation" since he was 14 years old. (Text by Hamada Yohei, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* [2022.02.16] Source: https://the-ans.jp/column/221359/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240420125136/https://the-ans.jp/column/221359/ The magic of "subject Yuzuru Hanyu" - the charisma felt by foreign photographers taking photos of him at the Beijing Olympics The men's free skating event at the Beijing Olympics took place on the 10th, and three-time World Championship champion Nathan Chen (USA) was crowned the new champion. Hanyu Yuzuru, who was expected to win his third consecutive Olympic gold medal, finished in fourth place, but attempted the unprecedented quadruple axel, which was recognized for the first time. Sports photographer Matthew Stockman continued to take pictures on the Olympic ice rink, which was full of highlights, including 18-year-old Kagiyama Yuma winning the silver medal in his first appearance. This is the seventh time he has photographed the Winter Olympics since 1998, so what is his reason for continuing to photograph figure skating? (Text by Sato Naoko, editorial staff at THE ANSWER)

2022.11.05 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51202.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221122110850/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51202.html?page=1 "Towards a 'New Yuzuru Hanyu' – 'Surpassing Limits' in the 90-minute, non-stop 8-programs Prologue." Yuzuru Hanyu (27), who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and turned professional in July, produced and performed in his first solo ice show, "Prologue," which premiered on the 4th at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. This first ice show as a professional was an unprecedented solo performance, starting with a "6-minute warm-up" reminiscent of a competition. He performed eight programs, including two request songs, captivating the 7,900 spectators in the full arena. The show will continue on the 5th at the same venue, and will be held at Flat Hachinohe in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, on December 2, 3, and 5.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2022.11.04 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51220.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104121435/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51220.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu, who won consecutive gold medals in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics and turned professional in July, kicked off his first solo ice show, "Prologue," on the 4th at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. Yuzuru Hanyu's first solo ice show "Prologue" opens, skating almost non-stop for the full 90 minutes Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104121214/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51222.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's thoughts on his first solo ice show "Prologue": "I hope to share this with everyone and move on to the next step" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104124535/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51227.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's solo ice show "Prologue" takes the first step to the next stage "leading to the new stage of Yuzuru Hanyu" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51232.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230627215330/https://hochi.news/articles/20221104-OHT1T51232.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's first choreography, "A Dream That Will End Someday," "I wanted to express something like a dilemma inside my heart"

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to Prologue 2022. -Yokohama (Nov 4-5) -Hachinohe (Dec 2-3, 5) Info: https://prologue-official.jp/ https://x.com/jp_prologue CN ref masterlist: https://m.weibo.cn/status/5148520689697329

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: http://www.asahi.com/special/plus/TKY201011160263.html#_=_ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231017235124/http://www.asahi.com/special/plus/TKY201011160263.html#_=_ Yuzuru Hanyu (Figure Skating) 15 years old: 'Quadruple jumps one after another' A hope in the men's figure skating world who made his debut in senior competitions this year. We got to see the real face of the 15-year-old.

2022.07.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221007231640/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51151.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I don't feel lonely at all. Please continue to look forward to my work"... Q&A Part 1 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51152.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114072510/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51152.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] The Olympics are "proof that I am alive"… Q&A Part 2 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51157.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221007224515/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51157.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I want to continue to work hard towards my dreams and goals"... Q&A Part 3 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114072720/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51160.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "For me, skating is like being alive"… Q&A Part 4 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51165.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719104800/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51165.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] "I want to continue to pursue the ideal of figure skating from the era I loved"... Q&A Part 5 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51171.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220723012459/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51171.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu Press Conference] Thanks to fans: "I'm not retiring or anything. Please continue to support me"... Q&A Part 6

2022.07.19 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51137.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719083113/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51137.html?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu announces his intention to retire from frontline skating: "I have decided to continue skating as a professional athlete" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071519/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51147.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I will continue skating as a professional athlete"... Announces his intention to retire from competitive skating Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071736/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51148.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] The challenge of the quadruple axel continues "while pursuing my ideal"... Intention to retire from frontline competition Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51150.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230603212411/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51150.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I got what I needed out of this result" "I had thought about retiring after the Pyeongchang Olympics" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51155.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250114071944/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51155.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] Final decision to be made after Beijing Olympics: "I don't think I need to stay on this stage forever" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51158.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719145518/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51158.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "I will put all my energy and all my focus into my new path as a professional," "I might make myself even more nervous" Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51162.html?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20220719094643/https://hochi.news/articles/20220719-OHT1T51162.html?page=1 [Yuzuru Hanyu press conference] "Yuzuru Hanyu is always a burden to me"... He reveals his honest thoughts on his journey as the absolute champion

Compilation of articles & interviews relating to his 'Statement of Determination' press conference held on 19 July 2022, announcing his transition to professional figure skating.

2024.12.07 Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4gBakkFH https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4m5t0zmH https://weibo.com/6473801248/P5aCiDUf7 Echoes of Life Official Pamphlet - Yuzuru Hanyu Interview Source: https://weibo.com/6473801248/P4ePVBkFG / https://weibo.com/6473801248/P7L0autwm Echoes of Life Official Pamphlet - MIKIKO Interview

Source: https://weibo.com/7848586779/P5M9GoGd9 Other Excerpts pt 4 - 2nd anniversary as a Professional

2023.12.13 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview05/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113120517/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview05/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1734757808082768273 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMsJZsdc-k #05 Future dreams and visions The conversation gets lively and the topic turns to dreams and visions for the future. What is Hanyu's vision for the future as he continues to expand the scope of his activities? What does the future hold for Towa Pharmaceutical?

2023.11.29 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview04/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113112409/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview04/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1729681598579179667 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrbnzaaO-ag #04 What I'm thinking, What I want to convey The theme of the fourth episode is about how to "communicate" the feelings and thoughts you want to convey. You can see Hanyu's particular thoughts and feelings about delivering and communicating.

2023.11.15 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview03/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113111051/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview03/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1724609449757937674 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbeGNfKQ3M #03 What we value and what we have in common As a figure skater. As the president of a pharmaceutical company. What do they share in common, even though what they deliver to spectators and patients is different? The conversation between Hanyu and President Yoshida gets more and more exciting.

2023.11.01 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview02/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113105827/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview02/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1719534740636852461 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weH98imHZig #02 Aiming for new heights and taking on new challenges Hanyu continues to take on various challenges as a professional figure skater. In this second installment, he will exchange opinions with President Yoshida about the themes of "basics" and "challenges" from the previous interview.

2023.10.18 Source: https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview01/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113104537/https://www.towayakuhin.co.jp/special/2023/interview01/ Info: https://x.com/towa_yakuhin/status/1714492132298576022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWd4M8tW1pI #01 Work on the basics The first theme was "basics." What did Hanyu-san, who had just finished the factory tour, feel about the 'basics' of making medicine?

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* "Towa Quality" Special Discussion Yuzuru Hanyu (Professional figure skater) × Itsuro Yoshida (President and CEO of Towa Pharmaceuticals) In the summer of 2023, professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu visited the Towa Pharmaceutical Yamagata Factory. Not only did he learn about the ease of taking the medication, but he also explored the factory's strict 'Towa Quality'—including the quality control and safety of the manufacturing process. Hanyu-san and Towa Pharmaceutical’s CEO, Itsuro Yoshida, who guided the tour, had a conversation. Despite being from different fields, they resonated with each other’s values. Please enjoy this special dialogue.

Articles & interviews relating to notte stellata 2023, held on Mar 10-12th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi. *Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* 2023.03.29 Source: https://dot.asahi.com/articles/-/2062?page=1 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250113082307/https://dot.asahi.com/articles/-/2062?page=1 Yuzuru Hanyu's "Hope" ice show: "Even if it means sacrificing my own happiness, I will carry everything on my shoulders and move forward" "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata" was held from March 10th to 12th to mark the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. What Hanyu conveyed in his hometown of Miyagi was "hope." Here is an article from the April 3, 2023 issue of AERA.

*Machine translation. Inaccuracies exist* Source: KISS&CRY Special Book: Yuzuru Hanyu -THE ONE-, pg 184 Info: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOBK-2799157 https://www.amazon.co.jp/KISS-CRY特別編集-羽生結弦―-ONE―-TOKYO/dp/486701527X/ref=sr_1_6 Special Interview All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) CX Promotion Office, Business Promotion Department, Ms. Maimi Tazawa "Excited about the New World Represented by Hanyu-san" From affiliated Athlete to Partner: Supporting a Fresh Challenge

2025.01.11 Source: The Japan Times Weekend - Sports, pg 14 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250111100827/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/ YUZURU HANYU’S NEXT CHAPTER The two-time Olympic gold medalist may no longer be skating competitively, but don’t call it a retirement "You have no more than 30 minutes." That's the stern reminder I'm given before being ushered into a room to speak with Japan's "Ice Prince."

*article is in English, keeping this here for archive purpose* 2025.01.11 Source: The Japan Times Weekend - Sports, pg 14 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/ Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250111100827/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/ YUZURU HANYU’S NEXT CHAPTER The two-time Olympic gold medalist may no longer be skating competitively, but don’t call it a retirement (Interviewed on Dec 18, 2024) "You have no more than 30 minutes." That's the stern reminder I'm given before being ushered into a room to speak with Japan's "Ice Prince."

I did my 'pilgrimage' mostly based on this list, it's pretty comprehensive : https://visitjapan-vegetarian.com/a-guide-to-a-pilgrimage-to-hanyu-yuzurus-hometown-sendai/ There's also a general Fanyu map saved on google : https://www.google.com/maps/@37.462043,131.6364422,6z/data=!4m3!11m2!2srzFKYWmuSg6w57YXDu3QvQ!3e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D I used Loople Sendai pass and also Sendai Area Pass while I was there to save on transportation costs.