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Article by Yutaka Nagakubo, photographer (who is called "not-coach Nagakubo-san" ) Just beautifully standing - a day digging up ACI photos He found this one from the photos taken by his colleague photographer, 小海途良幹 (KOGAITO Yoshiki) who was sent to Canada for the media day and ACI, in which Yuzuru is just standing waiting for Zimerman's Ballad No. 1 to start. Nagakubo san astonished by the beauty of Yuzuru's just standing shot. https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20171008-00000074-spnannex-spo Translation to follow (today by me hopefully )

Never underestimate Japanese Obasan (old/middle aged women) I read an article of Josei Seven at a book store (believe me, I didn't buy it) about how Japanese women squander their money. One of the stories was about a Yuzuru fan (others were about idols, sumo wrestlers, hobbies, and so on). A woman in her 40's became a Yuzu fan, and she decided to start a part time job to go to his competitions/shows. She earns 90 thousand yen a month and saves it as "Yuzu-kun Savings" She never minds transits or waiting for a long time in order to save money when travelling. But one day, as she was busy making banners for cheering Yuzuru, she just prepared the supper for her husband with store-made one as it is. He looked sad, and said "You love Yuzuru Hanyu more than me...." She says, "I reflected. I decided to limit my travel abroad for Yuzuru's competitions to only twice a year."

I saw a Canadian reporter said 80% of the audience was Japanese, waiving national flags. Although I was not actually there, I doubt this. Maybe she couldn't recognize other Asian fans. Especially, underestimating the power of Chinese fans But it might be true that Japanese fans are noticeable by their enthusiasm, waiting in a line over night to get the front seats. Sorry Yuzu, but I confess that I would not have such guts. Shame for a Japanese as I would take a good night sleep How can this lazy person get the Nationals ticket through the bloodbath ticket battle? Hoping a little mercy of 8 million Japanese gods

Is this the picture taken at this time? Sorry if someone already posted. http://yuzuorabu.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-63.html

He was glaring at the black gloves, put them on before 6-minute practice, but took them off, and showed his hand to someone saying something. What happened? Was this article of Sports Hochi posted? http://yuzuorabu.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-51.html It is planned to make the costume newly. When he put on his old costume, he realized his body has changed. He felt it was slightly tight as his chest has deepened compared to 2 years ago when it was measured, and he is now 2 cm taller. Through increased run-through practices of good quality, he has gained stamina and power to jump quads in the second half. His slender and flexible body is now acquiring strength as well.

Nearly dead by Yuzuru's Ballad I read a report that Mone Chiba (Do you remember her ? A girl whose cheeks were pinched by Yuzuru ) won the Novice A of Tohoku/Hokkaido Local Championships with the layout of 3Lz-2T-2Lo, 3Lo, 3F-2A, 3Lz, 3F, 3Lo, no major failure, according to the report. http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2017-2018/fs_j/block1/data0605.htm Future stars coming one after another. It's a pity Rika Kihira and Nana Araki will compete in the same JG game next time. I hope both of them will go to the Final.

It was the first time that I saw the performance of Nana Araki, at JGS Minsk. Startling 3Lz SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOA9yPM0eAs LP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3qWcmQfQ7A Congrats for the silver medal ! So busy this weekend though. I have so many Japanese skaters to watch.

Everyone is so good at finding amusing things When I was reading Death Note in Shonen Jump magazine, I never thought it would be known worldwide. Anyway, Yuzuru's life is really dramatic, and he himself has a dramatic character like a spokon hero By the way, when Yuzuru moved up to the senior category, he reminded me of Fubuki Kitazato of "ブリザードアクセル Blizzard Axel" Fubuki is a super talented skater, but he is so pretty that he is mistaken as a girl in the story http://comics.shogakukan.co.jp/book?isbn=9784091273017 https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3321 Before Autumn Classic, some beautiful Yuzu photos. https://the-ans.jp/chart/10037/ I hope everyone there to go to ACI will enjoy real excitement

@Hydroblade , are you in Canada? Hope your family and friends are all safe. Really, please God, no further damage to people in Mexico from this earthquake.

Hiroshima Carp, Yuzuru's favorite baseball team has become the league champion for the second consecutive year https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170918-00010001-spht-base Good omen for Yuzu

Congrats Rika and Mitsuki for their medals at JGS Riga Only if she had done as good as usual in her SP....... Next time. Yes, Next time you will be the first, and have a ticket to the final. It seems tears in Ohnishi-sensei's eyes. It's so touching I love Mitsuki's smooth and beautiful skating. His eagles at the last are really gorgeous. Figure Skate TV on novice and junior skaters at summer camps and new programs for seniors.

Now I am well satisfied and have a feeling that It's OK to praise them (for this time) WELL DONE, Fuji TV !!!

Damn, Fuji TV They have changed the time schedule ! Figure Skate TV will start from 24:00 Japan time .

Has this news been already posted? (Again, I'm in "Where am I ? " situation in the thread. Sorry, I always pop in suddenly.) This is about the arrangement of practice venue for Japanese figure skaters for the Pyeongchang Olympics, as the Figure Skating is scheduled to take place in the morning due to broadcasting reasons (so I heard). https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170907-01883933-nksports-spo Rough translation: It was learned on the 6th that the Japan Skating Federation is considering to secure the "early morning practice place" for the figure skaters of Team Japan for the Pyeongchang Olympics. Figure Skating events are often held from the evening to the night at major competitions, but it is unusual for the Pyeongchang Olympics and all events will be conducted from 10 am to late afternoon. The official practice is expected to take place before 6 o'clock in the morning, and the skaters will have to adjust their condition to an unfamiliar schedule. Hidehito Ito, chairman of the JSF’s figure skating committee said, "It will be confirmed after the National team members are decided (at the Japan Figure Skating Championships in December), but I will encourage the use of domestic facilities including the National Training Center so that skaters can practice according to early morning hours ".

wherespacepooh translated the Media Day Report by Yamaguchi-san of "Figure Skate Magazine". Thank you, wherespacepooh! You are so great and quick in the translation. Wow! https://wherespacepooh.tumblr.com/post/165085766959/more-snippets-from-media-day-the-bond-at-tcc EDIT: Oh, translation credit is gladi. Sorry, I didn't notice. Thank you to you, gladi !

Good to hear you are safe, Hydro. There were also two relatively big earthquakes in Japan today, one in Kyushu, and the other in Tohoku. I don't think there was any big damage though.

This article is really fun. Yuzuru was fooling around with writers and cameramen, teasing them at the Toronto media day, although the time was limited for the media for shooting. http://www.bbm-japan.com/_ct/17115380 Yamaguchi-san gasped and wondered 「こまったちゃんなのか、羽生結弦…。」　こまったちゃん - difficult to translate - one tends to trouble others, enjoys teasing others, likes to stir up, person oblivious to the fact they are irritating or inconveniencing others; pain in the neck; "Are you a naughty one (by any chance), Yuzuru Hanyu....?"

I agree. Then white costume would be great under Gala lighting

Someone might have already advised, but these are photos in the "Figure Skate Magazine" that I just bought Many interviews of various persons concerned: https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケート-マガジン2017-2018プレシーズン-B-B-MOOK1383/dp/4583625219/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504092820&sr=8-1&keywords=フィギュアスケート+マガジン I checked another magazine at a book store, and it looks pretty good. It costs about 2,000 yen. Oh boy. This one has a season events calendar (a desk calendar, separated from the magazine), and as already mentioned, with an interview of Shirota-san. https://www.amazon.co.jp/フィギュアスケート日本代表2017メモリアル-SJセレクトムック/dp/4789962466/ref=pd_sim_14_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EYVYK7979RP6KGZ2NBCH And "Kiss & Cry" magazine is about to be released. It is said almost all articles are about Yuzuru: https://www.amazon.co.jp/TVガイド特別編集-氷上の美しき勇者たち-2017-2018シーズン直前-羽生結弦選手-トロント直送便-Road/dp/4863366728/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EYVYK7979RP6KGZ2NBCH I'm afraid I cannot avoid to spend nearly 5,000 yen just in a week (Sorry, I corrected and changed the data of the 2017 Memorial and Kiss & Cry)

Shoma's new post in his official site. http://www.shoma-uno.com/info#540 Asuka Cambridge (Japanese sprinter, and silver medalist in the 4 × 100 m relay team in Rio Olympics) came to the show (It seems they belong to the same agency.)

Here comes JGP Go, Okayama boys !!! https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170823-00010002-sanyo-l33

Hmmm, red and golden embroidery (Sorry, I couldn't find the credit of both.)

IMO, some essence of Heian period may be needed. https://search.yahoo.co.jp/image/search?rkf=2&ei=UTF-8&p=平安時代+服装

I posted an old news clip about Shingo Nishiyma on the General Chat thread. Here is his FS at the Skate Ontario 2017 . I think he needs improvement in skating skills with more speed. If he is training at the Cricket Club, he may be able to expect his improvement in that meaning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G56kb3RfkeY

Oh, Nishiyama Shingo kun