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*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* [P. 220-231] Special Dialogue, Once Again Ryōjun Shionuma (Dai Ajari) + Yuzuru Hanyu (Professional Figure Skater) Living Within the Flow The special dialogue, "The Meaning of 'Living,'" between Dai Ajari Ryōjun Shionuma, chief priest of Jigenji Temple in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, first appeared in the October 2024 issue [Translaton here]. In response to the many readers who said, "We want to hear more from the two of them," we are pleased to present this second installment. Where do these two now find themselves, and what is in their hearts, as they meet once again? Along with the profound exchanges that can only arise between two people who deeply respect one another, this feature also includes answers to a Q&A personally written by Hanyu, as well as a look at Dai Ajari Shionuma's lifelong prayers for peace throughout the world. Once again, every word resonates. NOTES:

This is the second installment of the special dialogue "The Meaning of 'Living'"—a conversation between Ryojun Shionuma (Head Priest of Jigen-ji Temple in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and a Dai-Ajari—a master of the highest rank in the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism) and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu—following the enthusiastic response to their first discussion in the October 2024 issue. What are their current mindsets and perspectives as they converse once more? Beyond the profound exchange born of their mutual respect, the feature includes handwritten Q&A responses from Hanyu and insights into the life and prayers for global peace of Dai-Ajari Shionuma; every word resonates deeply. More information: https://www.kateigaho.com/magazine/latest/182584 Regular & digital (Kindle): https://amzn.asia/d/07RHWg8V Premium Light: https://amzn.asia/d/025hulc4

Machine translation also compiled on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTb7C1utAobznjrzLYIEvBg7PAe00qNU0g3tmQDmOX_178fc1089pNLOr75si1UjpFOfP4UWokPuGAk/pub Work in progress, the sections in blue have been translated [Special Interview Part 1] Yuzuru Hanyu -Entrusting all of my thoughts and soul to my body and my skating [Special Interview Part 2] Yuzuru Hanyu -"ICE STORY 4th" and His Thoughts Toward Ryuichi Sakamoto [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] David Wilson -A Fateful Encounter of Destiny and Passion MIKIKO -The joy of expression that expands infinitely Marihiko Hara -Where "Sound" and "Color" Melt Together on the Ice [Special Interview] Tohoku Youth Orchestra Aiko Chiba × Minami Suzuki -Performing with soul across the ice [Special Round Table Discussion] Video Director Eri Sawatari × Creative Producer Mamoru Inagaki × Video Producer Yosuke Sato -Behind the Scenes of the Video Production for "REALIVE" and "Prequel" [Event Report] Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026 REALIVE an ICE STORY Project Disaster Memorial Song “Ikue” Special Program [Photo & Column] Yoshiki Kogaito -“Photographing the Heart” [Special Project] Photon: Yuzuru Hanyu Photobook [Special Guest] Yoshiki Kogaito [Online Lecture] Taketoshi Hara - The Appeal of the Absolute Champion Through a Designer's Eyes [Special Essay] Naoko Utsunomiya [Photo Shooting Behind the Scenes] Report from the Cover Photo Gallery Shoot

[2026.07.21] ***Machine translation, inaccuracies exist*** Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/07/20/annexz/20260720b00079000008000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu, 4th Anniversary as a Professional (3) Heading into a Fifth Year of Deepening with Calm Composure: "The Flame at the Center, the Core, Will Never Change Throughout My Life" July 21, 2026 Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu (31) marked the fourth anniversary of turning professional on the 19th. In an online interview with Sponichi, he looked back on these four years while outlining his vision for what comes next. During the past year, despite taking a maintenance period, he completed both the disaster recovery ice show notte stellata and REALIVE, which condensed the trajectory of his career. The fourth installment of his ICE STORY series has already been announced, and he has begun walking into a fifth year of ever-deepening expression. In this final installment, he speaks about the confidence he feels moving forward and the convictions that have never changed.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2026.07.20 Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260720-OHT1T51452.html Yuzuru Hanyu Treats Yuzuru Hanyu as a "Piece" [1]— Executive Producer and Skater Pro 4th Anniversary Solo Interview, Part 2 Sports Hochi July 21, 2026 Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31) marked the fourth anniversary of turning professional on July 19. Part 2 of this special anniversary interview focuses on "The fear he felt four years ago and the happiness he feels now," and "How the executive producer sees the skater Yuzuru Hanyu." (Interview and composition: Megumi Takagi)

[2026.07.20] ***Machine translation, inaccuracies exist*** Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/07/20/annexz/20260720b00079000008000c.html Yuzuru Hanyu, 4 Years as a Professional (2) "It's only natural that I'm better than an amateur." The athletic pride he continues to hold (Published July 20, 2026) Four years have passed since Yuzuru Hanyu (31), the two-time Olympic champion in men's figure skating, turned professional on July 19. In an online interview with Sponichi, he looked back on these past four years while outlining his vision for what comes next. Even while taking a maintenance period over the past year, he successfully completed both the reconstruction charity ice show notte stellata and REALIVE, a performance that condensed the path he has traveled. He has already announced the production of the fourth ICE STORY and has begun his fifth year as a professional, continuing to deepen his work. In this second installment, he speaks about his own philosophy of what it means to be a professional, and about his philosophy as a producer.

[2026.07.19] ***Machine translation, inaccuracies exist*** Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/07/19/annexz/20260719b00079000019000c.html [Yuzuru Hanyu: 4th Anniversary as a Professional (1)] "So this is how it turned out": The view revealed by building up the present moment July 19, 2026 00:00 (Paid/Premium Article) On the 19th, Yuzuru Hanyu (31)—a two-time Olympic champion in men's figure skating—marked the fourth anniversary of his transition to the professional ranks. In an online interview with Sponichi, he looked back on these past four years and outlined his blueprint for the future. Over the last year, despite incorporating periods for physical maintenance, he successfully completed the disaster recovery-themed ice show "notte stellata" and "REALIVE," a production that encapsulated his career trajectory. With the production of ICE STORY 4th already announced, he has embarked on a fifth year of further artistic deepening.

[2026.07.19] ***Machine translation, inaccuracies exist*** Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260718-OHT1T51401.html Yuzuru Hanyu Has “There is nothing but potential for growth.” Exclusive Interview Celebrating His 4th Anniversary as a Professional Skater — Part 1: “Changes in His Fourth Year”

July 19th is the 4th anniversary of Yuzuru's Pro conversion. Sport Hochi is releasing a 3-part series with an interview with Yuzuru. The articles will be release on July 19, 21, and 22. https://x.com/figure_hochi/status/2078208824305910206?s=20 Sponichi Has also published articles, free and paid (through Sponichi Annex)

[P.124-127] Event Report [Online Lecture] Taketoshi Hara The Appeal of the Absolute Champion Through a Designer's Eyes Interview & text by Tatsuya Murao (this magazine) Taketoshi Hara, who has designed costumes for numerous ice shows and top skaters, including the opening and finale costumes for Fantasy on Ice, held an online lecture on March 30. Here is a digest of his valuable talk, in which he spoke about the appeal of Yuzuru Hanyu from a designer's perspective.

Extra Issue [Access via QR Code] Photo Shooting Behind the Scenes Report from the Cover Photo Gallery Shoot The “Side Silhouette” Captured by a Photographer Taking His “First Shot” When the window was opened, a pleasant breeze flowed in. On April 18, a gravure photo shoot of professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu took place in a hotel room located on a hill in the suburbs of Sendai. The person in charge of this shoot was photographer Takaaki Miura. For Miura, who has pointed his lens at numerous artists and athletes, photographing Hanyu was his first experience. During the approximately 25-minute shoot, he captured various expressions full of sensitivity and delicate movements of Hanyu, accompanied by the sound of the shutter. Through the lens of Miura, this report follows a photo shoot in which fresh and unprecedented scenes were being captured. Interview and text: Mitsuru Tanaka (Sports writer / Associate Professor, Shobi University)

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* [P. 100-103] Special Talk Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu Video Director Eri Sawatari × Creative Producer Mamoru Inagaki × Video Producer Yosuke Sato Behind the Scenes of the Video Production for "REALIVE" and "Prequel" To Tell the Story Prequel: Before the WHITE took on a new challenge: an ICE STORY that does not tell its story through words. The reason audiences were able to become so immersed in that world was because every aspect of the visuals had been so carefully conceived. The elite video production team, who built the world Yuzuru Hanyu envisioned through outstanding technical skill, look back on the creative process. Interview & text: Satoko Sawada NOTES

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* 『Notte Stellata』 The opening is the exhibition program “Notte Stellata”, which in Italian means “a sky full of stars.” Wearing a costume reminiscent of a swan, Hanyu moved gently, as if carefully enveloping each fragment of pain and sorrow. Ice Show Report 2 Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026 Yuzuru's Message “That we were all able to become one like this, I hope we will never, ever forget it.” Live Voice ‘Happy End’ and ‘Yae no Sakura’ In a press scrum held after the opening day performance, he spoke about the feelings he put into the programs. The fusion of “technique and emotion” gained through maintenance

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Special Interview Shae-Lynn Bourne-Turok “Yuzuru Hanyu” as a gift, spoken by a longtime ally Shae-Lynn Bourne-Turok, a close confidante of Yuzuru Hanyu and his long-time ally, reflects on their renewed collaboration at “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026,” and the bond between the two. Interview and text: Akiko Tamura

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Special Interview David Wilson Thoughts behind “Notte Stellata” and “Yae no Sakura” We spoke with choreographer David Wilson about his work on two symbolic programs in “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata”: Notte Stellata and the new program Yae no Sakura. Interview and text: Akiko Tamura

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* [P. 08-27 ] Special Interview Yuzuru Hanyu “In the middle of growing pains.” — The stirrings of evolution seen in REALIVE — In April, Yuzuru Hanyu held his solo performance “Yuzuru Hanyu ‘REALIVE’ an ICE STORY project,” his first in about one year and two months. After a “maintenance period” beginning in August of the previous year, and following this latest solo show, what is he thinking now? A long exclusive interview delves into his current state of mind. Photo / Marco Perboni Styling / Minako Orihara Interview & text / Motohiro Matsubara Yuzuru Hanyu Behind the Scenes A photoshoot featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, captured in Sendai, Miyagi, during the spring season. This feature focuses on his natural, unadorned self—offering a different side from the images selected for the magazine pages. Photography by Ryo Harusaki

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* [P. 96-99] Special Guest Speaking about Yuzuru Hanyu Marihiko Hara Where "Sound" and "Color" Melt Together on the Ice The theme song and score Marihiko Hara composed for the film Kokuho (National Treasure) received two Japan Academy Awards. Feeling the depth of Yuzuru Hanyu's understanding of his music, Hara gladly accepted the opportunity to collaborate on "Prequel: Before the WHITE." The music he composed specifically for the show is filled with a deep understanding of expression through the body. Having worked with many performers across different fields, Hara speaks here about what makes Yuzuru Hanyu so compelling. Interview and text by Satoko Sawada

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* [P. 90-95] Special Guest [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] MIKIKO The joy of expression that expands infinitely In April 2026, another new legend was carved into the ice. REALIVE, in which Hanyu revived his previous programs as “living beings,” and Prequel: Before the WHITE, the prequel leading into ICE STORY 4th.MIKIKO, who led the direction and production, spoke at length about the intentions behind the works, the process of creating them, and what she felt about “the astonishing evolution of Yuzuru Hanyu.”

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* Photo & Column Yoshiki Kogaito “Photographing the Heart” A single ray of “light” descended Yoshiki Kogaito No matter how deeply wounded someone may become, no matter how many tears they shed, as long as a person has “life,” they can still face forward— A single moment captured of Hanyu Yuzuru conveys both the fragility and the strength of human beings. This photograph captures the opening of Yae no Sakura, performed together with the special guests, the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, at “Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026,” the ice show where Hanyu-san serves as chair.

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* [P.74-77] Special Talk Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu Tohoku Youth Orchestra Aiko Chiba × Minami Suzuki Performing with soul across the ice This March, the Tohoku Youth Orchestra appeared in Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026, moving the audience with passionate performances filled with heart. Founded at the initiative of the musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, the orchestra has continued to bring hope to Tohoku through its various musical activities. What was it like to collaborate with Hanyu, who shares the same ideals? Violinists Aiko Chiba and Minami Suzuki spoke passionately with us. Interview and text by Tatsuya Murao (this magazine) NOTE

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist and some nuance and tone might be lost.* [P. 68-73] Special Guest Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu David Wilson A Fateful Encounter of Destiny and Passion David Wilson choreographed the opening and finale of Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata, the ice show for which Hanyu serves as producer, and this year he also choreographed Yae no Sakura. The show's title, Notte Stellata, is itself the name of the exhibition program David choreographed for Yuzuru during the 2016–17 season. The meeting between these two artists, each blessed with extraordinary artistic sensibilities, truly feels like destiny. Here, David shares an interview filled with affection, insight, and thoughtful reflections.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English revised by YuzuMilkMZ. Please, read the comments for better context* [P. 52-57] Special Interview Part 2 Yuzuru Hanyu "ICE STORY 4th" and His Thoughts Toward Ryuichi Sakamoto On April 11 and 12, at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi, Yuzuru Hanyu presented, in the second part of his first solo performance in approximately one year and two months, Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project, the highly anticipated prequel leading into the fourth installment of his ICE STORY series: "Prequel: before the WHITE" ("Prequel"). As anticipation for the next work continues to grow, an exclusive interview with Hanyu was conducted on April 18. Continuing from Part 1, Hanyu spoke about the thoughts he poured into the "Prequel" that leads into his next work. Interview and text by Mitsuru Tanaka (Sports Writer / Associate Professor, Shobi University) Photos by Takaaki Miura NOTES

[2026.07.14] *Machine translation from Japanese to English revised by bilingual fanyu YuzuMilkNZ. Please read the notes for better context* [P. 36-51] Special Interview Part 1 Yuzuru Hanyu Entrusting all of my thoughts and soul to my body and my skating After an approximately eight-month "maintenance period," professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu returned to the spotlight on the ice. In March 2026, marking fifteen years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, he served as the lead performer of the ice show Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026, offering prayers for the repose of those lost in the disaster while also lighting a beacon of hope for the affected regions. The day after the final performance, Hanyu sat down for an exclusive interview, in which he spoke about the fifteen-year path he has walked together with skating and his thoughts about what lies ahead. Interview and text by Mitsuru Tanaka (Sports Writer / Associate Professor, Shobi University) Photos by Yoshiki Kogaito (Sports Nippon)

*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* 2026.07.01 Anan No. 2502, Special Edition Available on Amazon Japan, printed and digital (Kindle): https://t.co/Gpo4yEep5i Yuzuru Hanyu on the cover. 18 photos in colour: garden and traditional Japanese room. 6 Black & White photos. Printed version includes special cards. Yuzuru Hanyu The Azure Legend—Beyond Legend. The young legend of figure skating appears in an exclusive anan photo shoot for the first time in about eleven years! Where does the creative drive behind ICE STORY, the ice show for which he serves as Executive Producer, come from? Looking back now, what was really going through his mind during his competitive years—seen with a clarity that only time has made possible? And what kind of landscape lies ahead as he continues to forge new paths as a professional skater? Through a long interview of more than 8,000 words and a "70 Questions, 100 Answers" feature, we explore where Yuzuru Hanyu stands today, a man who declares without hesitation:"My peak is still ahead of me." “A wish for continuation rather than completion—forever updating what has ‘never been done before.’” [Q&A] Expression Body Daily life Personal favorites Heart

*Machine-translation. Inaccuracies exist* Note: this article includes the full Q&A, different to the Newspapers articles that included the Q&A, this one is not edited, it keeps the original tone and parts that were excluded from the newspaper versions. 2026.06.25 S-STYLE Vol.739, July 2026, pages 070-079 Kindle version & printed version Special Report Yuzuru Hanyu × NHK Great East Japan Earthquake – 15th Anniversary Memorial Song “Ikue” Ikue was created by NHK together with the popular duo Yuzu to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The song, born with the aim of conveying the experiences of the disaster and connecting them to the future, became the basis for a figure skating collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu, who experienced the disaster himself at the age of sixteen. We bring you a look at the program recording, which was shown exclusively to the press. Photography: Taichi Daitō Performance photographs courtesy of NHK Reporting and text: S-style Editorial Department The two members of Yuzu visited Miyagi and Fukushima, listening directly to people who experienced the disaster as they carefully wove together the earthquake memorial song Ikue. Voices from those affected by the disaster, "I want to see them again," "I still can't get used to the fact that they're gone;" the title of the school song from an elementary school affected by the disaster, "Opening the Future;" the many different words that Yuzu encountered became layered one upon another as phrases in the lyrics, crystallizing into this song. Composer Marihiko Hara, who also created the music for the film National Treasure, participated in composing the piece. Although it is a song about the earthquake disaster, its goal is to be a song in which anyone can see themselves reflected. That difficult challenge has been beautifully realized through gentle words, a warm melody, and delicate musical arrangements. Released on March 11, the baton was then passed to Yuzuru Hanyu, who says he listened to the song hundreds of times. Approximately four and a half minutes long, it is almost exactly the same length as a free skating program in official competition. As he considered the composition of the program, he absorbed the meaning and feelings contained within the song, layering his own feelings onto them as well.