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Machine translation, inaccuracies exist Description Source: https://whitebox.icestory.jp/ English version (official) Machine translation of the official Japanese version A museum at the edge of the stars. Not for the chosen few, but for everyone. Here, your worth is not defined by power, status, or the outside world. Everyone can be seen, and everyone can leave something behind. Unravel your soul. Discover what lies within. And give it your own color. A museum before returning to the stars. A place that anyone can visit. Here, regardless of power, status, or the value assigned to us from the “outside,” everyone can be exhibited, and everyone can leave something behind. Unravel your own soul, discover what lies within yourself. And add your own unique colors. — From Hanyu Yuzuru's “WHITE BOX” Hanyu Yuzuru's message People dear to me, things I hold dear, the past, memories, recollections. What colours does the world you see have? What colour am I, as seen by all of you? Even when we look at the same scenery, I think what we feel and what remains in our memories are different. What we like, what we dislike, what we are good at, what we are not good at. We are all different. Each of us has things we have felt up until now, and things we hold dear. And precisely because these things are different, I think that we are able to have our hearts moved by something belonging to someone else, to find our hearts moved, and to encounter ways of feeling that we ourselves do not have. I wrote this story with the wish that everyone would cherish that “being all alone”—that sense of being different from everyone else, which everyone carries—and cherish the beautiful moments, the encounters, and the happiness that were able to overlap with one another precisely because we are all “being all alone” together. Together with the world we will create with the world's finest team, beginning with MIKIKO-sensei, I will wish, pray, and skate with my whole body and soul. — Hanyu Yuzuru MIKIKO's message The more a person comes to know the world, the freer can they become? Or is it that they come to know a place deep within themselves, a place that no one can touch? As I continue creating works together with Hanyu-kun, I find myself thinking about such things. While seeing various kinds of scenery and continuing to expand the possibilities of expression, I feel that, within him, there is a deep stillness that has remained unchanged. But now, rather than denying that stillness, in the way he accepts it as a part of himself and tries to become a source of strength for someone who, in the same way, carries feelings deep in their heart that cannot be put into words, I feel a maturity as a human being, and a new strength as an expressive artist. Loneliness can sometimes also become an entrance through which we connect with someone. And now, as we arrive at the fourth work, what surprises me most of all is that even the body that expresses such delicate and complex emotions continues to evolve beyond what I could have imagined. The deepening of the heart, and the evolution of the body. I think that precisely because these two overlap now, there are forms of expression that can be born. In this ICE STORY as well, while carefully gathering up, one by one, the memories and emotions dwelling in his body, and sensations that have not yet been given names, I would like us to create together a new scenery that only the Yuzuru Hanyu of now can depict. — MIKIKO

ICE STORY 4th "WHITE BOX" was announced on November 4th, 2026 Two stops have been announced: Yokohama Venue: Pia Arena Saturday, January 9, 2027 Doors open 15:30 Start 17:00 Monday, January 11, 2027 (Holiday) Doors open 14:30 Performance starts 16:00 Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Doors open 14:30 Start 16:00 Shizuoka Venue: Ecopa Arena Friday, February 5, 2027 Doors open 14:30 Start 16:00 Sunday, February 7, 2027 Doors open 14:30 Start 16 Official website: https://whitebox.icestory.jp/

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 64-75] Yuzuru Hanyu - REALIVE an ICE STORY projectSpoiler -Collapse to display content “Proof of the Evolution Shown by the Yuzuru Hanyu of Today, and the Door to What Comes Next” Text by Yumeko Yamamoto Spoiler -Collapse to display content “A Journey of Reincarnation: Learning the Colours of the World, Falling into Black, and Returning to White — Prequel: Before the WHITE” Fumofumo Column Spoiler -Collapse to display content

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 82-95] Yuzuru Hanyu × Yuzu: A Song Commemorating the Great East Japan Earthquake — "Ikue" (countless layers) Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu, deeply moved by the song "Ikue"—commissioned by NHK from the duo Yuzu to commemorate the disaster—collaborated on the project by choreographing a performance to the track. Both Hanyu and Yuzu share the sentiments they poured into the creation of "Ikue." [P. 81-87] Interview Yuzuru Hanyu With a prayer for a brighter future Spoiler -Collapse to display content [P. 88-96] Interview Yuzu (ゆず) The beauty of the sound of skating on ice, which could be felt precisely because it was right before their eyes Spoilet -Collapse to display content Notes Collapse to display

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 76-81] Interview Marihiko Hara Meeting Hanyu-san became an inspiration for creating music Spoiler -Collapse to display content Notes Collapse to display content

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 104-111] HANEW EXPERIENCE “Turning Yuzuru Hanyu’s new challenge into an experience for everyone.” HANEW EXPERIENCE Produced by au au × Yuzuru Hanyu A new project bringing KDDI and Yuzuru Hanyu together: HANEW EXPERIENCE. We spoke with Shōmin Kōda of KDDI’s Media Strategy Department and Kanako Higashi of Dentsu’s 6th Business Produce Bureau about the thoughts behind this new challenge and the behind-the-scenes process of creating it. Spoiler -Collapse to display content An Interview with Costume Designer Toshihiko Sakurai The costumes for "HANEW EXPERIENCE" were created by Toshihiko Sakurai, who also designed the costumes for “Utai IV ~Reawakening~” and “Mass Destruction -Reload-”. We asked him about the creation process for these latest costumes. Spoiler -Collapse to display content

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 44-53] Exclusive Interview I want to keep pursuing the present state of things and continue gathering the elements that will allow me to evolve. Text by Yumeko Yamamoto Photos by Toru Yaguchi During the photo shoot, Yuzuru Hanyu was searching for four-leaf clovers and smiling as he said that being out in nature made him feel as though he was “photosynthesizing.” But by the time of the interview in mid-June, he had already begun working on ICE STORY 4th. We spoke with him about the whirlwind of days following his maintenance period, and about what lies ahead, as he looks toward the future. Spoiler -Collapse to display content NOTES [1] Tiziano Vecellio, known in English as Titian, called his famous series of mythological paintings poesie ("poetry in paint"), meaning that his brushwork aimed to produce the same emotional and sensory impact as written verse. More information. [2] 朗読 evokes the act of conveying words or a text through the voice, even though skating has no spoken words.

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist [P. 43] In Search of an Unseen Clover: Yuzuru Hanyu Through the Viewfinder Spoiler -Collapse to display content

Figure Skating Life Extra "Yuzuru Hanyu PROFESSIONAL Season 4" (Fusosha Mook) Release: October 28, 2026 112 Pages More information on the different editions: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001784.000026633.html Printed and digital copies available on Amazon Japan: Regular Edition Amazon Special Edition How to create an Amazon Japan account to buy e-books and e-magazines: HERE CONTENT (In blue: translated sections, work in progress) Special Photo Shoot 1 – Yuzuru Hanyu Photos & Column by Toru Yaguchi In Search of an Unseen Clover: Yuzuru Hanyu Through the Viewfinder Exclusive Interview 44 – Continuing to Pursue the Present: Gathering the Elements for Further Evolution 54 – Yuzuru Hanyu "notte stellata 2026" Interview Expressing a Life Lived with Strength, While Embracing Every Scar Report Moving Forward, One Step at a Time, While Carrying the Memories of the Disaster 64 – Yuzuru Hanyu "An Ice Story Project: REALIVE" Report Evidence of Yuzuru Hanyu’s Current Evolution and a Gateway to What Lies Ahead Fumo-Fumo Column A Journey of "Reincarnation": Discovering the Colors of the World, Descending into Black, and Returning to White — "prequel: Before the WHITE" Interview 76 – Marihiko Hara: How Meeting Yuzuru Hanyu Inspired My Music Special 82 – Yuzuru Hanyu × Yuzu: A Song Commemorating the Disaster — "Ikue" (Layers) Interview 83 – Yuzuru Hanyu: With a Prayer for a Brighter Future 88 – Yuzu: The Beauty of the Sound of Blades on Ice—Experienced Only by Being Right There Exhibition 96 – Couture on Ice Report & Interview: Satomi Ito Feature 104 – au Yuzuru Hanyu "HANEW EXPERIENCE”

What do you mean by 'ban'? There are CMs that are specific to a region. That's common in Japan. It's not a ban.

Talking about REALIVE Saga and in preparation for whenever ICE STORY 4th is "this winter", I am sharing a link with info on how to create a TV Asahi account and apply for tickets. I have been updating this to match the current lottery procedures: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/e/2PACX-1vSqnhzQZHsgjVRESUAnmjUS-_o3XRbHdk6oA1yHn56fiyaS6WqJzIYNQFqsAuvXWO23GwfQpH3rBkyo/pub?pli=1

Thank you so much for working on the website! It's a lot of work that goes on the background to keep it running. This is such an important place full of Yuzu info and memories.

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 97] Meeting 5:00 p.m. @1st-floor meeting roomNot Running Away from “Suffering.”Text: Shinichi Yamaguchi Photos: Takao Sakai Spoiler- Collapse to display

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 74-83] notte stellata 2026March 7, 2026 Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Rifu, Miyagi For Tohoku's “youth,” and its “future.” Fifteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Every year, notte stellata is held in spring. This year, local musicians have taken the stage as “co-performers.” The Tohoku Youth Orchestra, made up mainly of university and high school students. The sounds of the young musicians, filled with a sense of fresh vitality, and the skating. They made you feel that a great future awaits Tohoku. Spoiler- Collapse to display [P. 84-87] Tohoku Youth Orchestra A collaboration between “young people who love music” and “an older brother who's good at skating.”This year's special guests at notte stellata 2026 were young people from Tohoku who are pursuing music. The Tohoku Youth Orchestra, which brings together members ranging from elementary school students to university students. What was it, exactly, that made these young musicians stir such passionate feelings in the skaters they collaborated with? Spoiler- Collapse to display “Life in the Youth Orchestra is alive in me now. What matters is not stopping reconstruction.”I’d like to continue with the stories of the two TYO members, Chiba-san and Suzuki-san. I feel that, through their words, we begin to see the landscapes of TYO, and of Tohoku itself. Spoiler- Collapse to display

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 72-73] SKATE & JOURNEYAlong the Way.February 2017 Meeting “Yuzuru Hanyu” in Gangneung, and then....Spoiler- Collapse to display

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 88-95] With Members Who Know Each Other Well ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION Let’s Talk! The beautiful silhouette that has come into view through maintenance. “I came back powered up.” Hanyu-san showed that in various ways. Spoiler: collapse to display content

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 66-71] PHOTOGRAPHER TALK “This is Yuzuru Hanyu.”A photograph that made me nod deeply at ringside.The magazine’s regular Photographer Talk. This time, the theme is: “This is what makes him Yuzuru Hanyu!” We asked each photographer to share the memory behind one photograph in which they sensed his particular “Yuzuru-ness” at ringside. Interview & composition: Shinichi Yamaguchi Spoiler -Collapse to display content

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist [P. 56-65] Part 1 REALIVE | Part 2 PREQUEL before the WITEApril 11, 2026 Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture Sound, Words, Skating.Yuzuru Hanyu’s “REAL LIVE.” Spoiler - Collapse to display content “By Doing the Maintenance, I’ve Become Able to Do Things That Make Sense”After the April 11 performance ended, a press conference was held for members of the media. It proceeded as follows. Spoiler - Collapse to display content [P. 64-65] PHOTO STORY Yuzuru Hanyu SKATE & JOURNEYStrong Wind and Vivid Memories. Spoiler - Collapse to display content

2026.09.04 Kahoku Source https://kahoku.news/articles/20260904khn000037.html Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260904143529/https://kahoku.news/articles/20260904khn000037.html Machine translation, inaccuracies exist A giant advertisement featuring Yuzuru Hanyu has appeared at JR Sendai Station; planned by the expressway company celebrating its 60th anniversary, it is generating buzz among passengers. A giant advertisement featuring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a native of Sendai City, for a local company has appeared in the second-floor concourse of JR Sendai Station, attracting attention from station users. The campaign was planned by Kōsoku (Sendai City), a packaging materials trading company that celebrated its 60th anniversary in February. Three types of advertisements were put up with the catchphrase "Towards the next dream." The largest advertisement measures 3 meters high and 7 meters wide. It features Hanyu looking straight ahead with a dignified expression, and the background captures the image of someone walking forward. According to the company, they decided to use Hanyu in their campaign because they saw a reflection of their own desire to continue challenging themselves even after reaching a milestone, in Hanyu's unwavering dedication to his craft. The advertisements will be displayed until the 30th. From the 18th, TV commercials will also be broadcast in 29 prefectures nationwide, including Miyagi and the other five prefectures in Tohoku. There are two versions of the commercial: 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Shinya Hiwatari)

2026.09.01 Kohsoku Ad and CM Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000118990.html Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20260917025438/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000118990.html Machine translation, inaccuracies exist From Sendai to the next dream: New corporate commercial featuring Yuzuru Hanyu to air starting September 2026. Kohsoku Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Hiroki Seki), a specialized trading company dealing in food packaging, has produced a new corporate commercial featuring professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu to commemorate the company's 60th anniversary. The commercial is scheduled to begin airing on September 18, 2026. In addition, beginning September 1, 2026, transportation advertisements featuring Yuzuru Hanyu will be displayed within JR Sendai Station. The catchphrase for this campaign is: “To the Next Dream.” The Message Behind the Commercial The concept of this commercial is “Dream.” Kohsoku's corporate philosophy contains the following passage: “Always holding dreams and aspirations in our hearts, and seeking their realization, we walk the true path of a dignified and proud business.” With dreams and aspirations in their hearts, each continuing to walk their own “true path” — in this respect, Yuzuru Hanyu and Kohsoku deeply overlap. Yuzuru Hanyu took Sendai as his starting point and spread his wings onto the world stage, accomplishing numerous extraordinary feats, yet even now he continues to take on challenges toward his dreams. Even after fulfilling one dream, he does not stop walking, but moves on toward the next dream — this attitude overlaps with the spirit of Kohsoku, which continues to take on new challenges even after surpassing its 60th year since founding. The two, both having Sendai as their starting point, will continue walking toward their dreams. In this commercial, these feelings are expressed through the message: “To the Next Dream.” The Background Behind Featuring Yuzuru Hanyu From the television commercial that Kohsoku produced for the first time in its 57th year, what Kohsoku has consistently valued is its “connection with the local community.” As the company reaches its 60th anniversary, we have chosen Yuzuru Hanyu — who grew up in the same Miyagi Prefecture and continues to take on challenges on the world stage — as a symbol of taking that commitment even further. We want to convey that Miyagi is home to companies and people who can be a source of pride for the world. And we hope to deliver a sense of hope to the children of the local community who will carry the future: that even from a regional area, they can take on challenges toward their next dream. Comment from Hiroki Seki, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer of Kohsoku Co., Ltd. Our company was born in Sendai and has grown thanks to the support of our customers and everyone in the local community. At the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we felt a responsibility to support the infrastructure of food by continuing to supply food packaging materials. Since then, without changing, we have continued along our path under the philosophy of “remaining a company that is useful to society.” Yuzuru Hanyu, too, has continued taking on challenges in the world from his starting point of Sendai, and every time he fulfilled one dream, he moved forward toward yet another dream. Our 60th anniversary is not a goal for us, but the starting point for our next dream. Through this commercial, we would be happy if the children living in the local community come to feel, “I want to take on the challenge of my next dream, too.” Commercial Broadcast Areas Broadcast period: September 18, 2026 – September 30, 2026 Broadcast areas: Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Niigata, Nagano, Ishikawa, Kanto (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma), Shizuoka, Tokai (Aichi, Gifu, Mie), Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama), Hiroshima, Ehime, Fukuoka About Kohsoku Co., Ltd. Kohsoku Co., Ltd. was founded in Sendai in 1966 and has supported Japan's food industry through food packaging. From packaging materials for food products sold in supermarkets and convenience stores to product planning and delivery, the company handles a wide range of operations. Its social purpose is defined as “supporting the distribution of food,” “bringing out the appeal of food,” and “contributing to the safety and security of food.” Today, the company is also pursuing new challenges in the environmental field, including chemical recycling, in which plastic collected locally is once again utilized as a resource. With Yuzuru Hanyu, who shares the same starting point of Sendai and continues walking toward his dreams, Kohsoku will likewise continue moving forward “to the next dream.” Commercial Copy To the Next Dream. Company Overview Company name Kohsoku Co., Ltd. (English name: KOHSOKU CORPORATION) Established February 12, 1966 (Showa 41) Head office 7-4-20 Ogimachi, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture Representative Hiroki Seki, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer Business activities Sales of lightweight food packaging materials, food containers, films, polyethylene bags, laminates, paper products, packaging machinery and equipment, etc. Website https://www.kohsoku.com/

Source: https://www.yomiuri-hikari.or.jp/3251000.html Archive https://web.archive.org/web/20260916191205/https://www.yomiuri-hikari.or.jp/3251000.html [2026.09.17] Yomiuri Light & Humanity Association - donation Kumamoto Kumamoto Relief Donations Total ¥83.25 Million; Including ¥10 Million in Support from the Association, ¥93.25 Million Donated to Kumamoto PrefectureThe relief donations accepted by Yomiuri Shimbun and the Yomiuri Light & Humanity Association through September 4 to support people affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake totaled ¥83,252,300 from 2,449 donations nationwide. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone for their cooperation. The donation drive began on July 31 following an announcement in the Yomiuri Shimbun. Separately from these donations, the Association will provide ¥10 million in support funds from its Large-Scale Disaster Support Fund, which has been accumulating a portion of the proceeds from the Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition 2022. Combined with the relief donations, the total amount donated will come to ¥93,252,300, all of which will be entrusted to Kumamoto Prefecture. The Association will also undertake support projects for people affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake. Donations received hereafter for the Kumamoto Earthquake will be used for these projects. NoteIn December 2022, Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters donated ¥85,935,835, representing a portion of the proceeds from merchandise sold at “Yuzuru Hanyu Exhibition 2022”. The donation was made for use in support activities for disaster victims. [Source | Archive] The Association says that Yuzuru's side requested that the money be used to support areas affected by large-scale natural disasters. In response, the Association established the Large-Scale Disaster Support Fund and has been setting aside the money so it can be used when major disasters occur—to provide funds to affected municipalities, assist organizations working on the ground, and provide initial funding for registered disaster-volunteer organizations. The Association's current description says the fund isn't simply a pot of money earmarked for direct payments to disaster victims. It can support affected municipalities and organizations providing assistance on the ground, and can also provide initial funding to registered disaster-volunteer groups. [Source | Archive]

Machine translation, inaccuracies exist Yuzuru's Message - collapse to read Original text

2026/09/17 Weekly Famitsu No. 1964, “Persona” 30th anniversary feature Yuzuru sent a congratulatory message More information: https://www.famitsu.com/article/202609/87969

February 18, 2022 — Capital Gymnasium, Sub-Rink Four Years from Beijing The Meaning of “Yuzuru Hanyu’s Nine Programs” Spoiler- Collapse to display “After All, I Like My Skating, and It Feels Good to Have People Watch It” Spoiler- Collapse to display

Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist. [P. 3-7] Professional Pride The name of the story is “Yuzuru Hanyu.” Spoiler - collapse to read [P. 8–44] Long Interview Yuzuru Hanyu “Four years ago, at the point when I was in Beijing, I think I was already a professional.” Spoiler - collapse to read [P. 43 photo caption: “At the end of the interview, there was also some ‘deep talk.’ Hanyu’s ‘brain’ is still thinking about everyone’s lives.”] NOTES Spoiler - collapse to read