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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.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 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.

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.

2024.12.02 Source: ESSE January 2025 Special Edition, pg 71-73 https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30880 New Year Special Interview Yuzuru Hanyu The person who graces the cover of the New Year issue is figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who continues to challenge himself with new expressions even after turning professional. He shares a message to welcome a fulfilling year ahead.

2024.12.01 Source: https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30829 Info: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DG5GJCC7  Yuzuru Hanyu feels a change in his mindset in his third year as a professional. "I've become able to rely on the strength of those around me." Yuzuru Hanyu, a figure skater who continues to challenge himself to create new forms of expression even after turning professional, is attracting a lot of attention by appearing on the cover of the new year's issue of ESSE. We asked him about his changes in his mindset and the thoughts he holds dear.

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*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.02 Source: ESSE January 2025 Special Edition, pg 71-73 https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30880 New Year Special Interview Yuzuru Hanyu The person who graces the cover of the New Year issue is figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who continues to challenge himself with new expressions even after turning professional. He shares a message to welcome a fulfilling year ahead.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Source: Weekly Toyo Keizai 2024/11/30 issue, pg 70-71 Performances as an opportunity for regional development Saga's efforts to connect Yuzuru Hanyu's performance to regional revitalization During his competitive years, Yuzuru Hanyu attracted fans from across the globe to competitions. Many travelled from places as far as Canada and Northern Europe to support him for just 7–8 minutes of his short program and free skate. After turning professional, Hanyu has been energetically performing in solo shows and headlining ice shows across Japan, while based in Sendai. Fans eager to watch him perform travel from distant places to attend these events. For local governments seeking to bring people in and create excitement, Hanyu’s performances provide a unique opportunity for regional revitalization. Source: Weekly Toyo Keizai 2024/11/30 issue, pg 72-73 Online: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/841781 / https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/841781?page=2 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241204001209/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/841781 / https://web.archive.org/web/20241203235218/https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/841781?page=2 Commitment to Supporting Disaster-stricken Areas The strong commitment to supporting disaster-stricken areas. Behind the scenes of charity events and visits to the affected regions, as shared by the people involved.

2024.11.29 Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128083 Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241130060113/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128083 Yuzuru Hanyu is someone who gives me the opportunity to think. "I don't want people to give me answers, but I want them to think. I want this to be one of the opportunities to get people thinking."

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.12.01 Source: https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30829 Yuzuru Hanyu feels a change in his mindset in his third year as a professional. "I've become able to rely on the strength of those around me." Yuzuru Hanyu, a figure skater who continues to challenge himself to create new forms of expression even after turning professional, is attracting a lot of attention by appearing on the cover of the new year's issue of ESSE. We asked him about his changes in his mindset and the thoughts he holds dear.

ESSE January 2025 Special Edition Moomin Porcelain Hexagonal Plates 2-Piece Set Info: https://esse-online.jp/articles/-/30829 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DG5GJCC7 Summary: Bonus Fold-Out Insert Yuzuru Hanyu Double-Sided Poster Please note: The photo differs between the standard and special editions. Special Interview (Page 71) Yuzuru Hanyu The figure skater, who continues to challenge himself with new forms of expression after turning professional, graces the cover of the New Year issue, delivering a message to help us welcome a fulfilling year. Cover Star Yuzuru Hanyu