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*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* 2024.09.24 Source: https://x.com/AERAnetjp/status/1838432281855221782 AERA September 30th Issue, Released 2024/09/24, p.41-43 Delivering Yuzuru Hanyu's "Prayers" from Kanazawa "Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Charity Performance" Report Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu and others performed in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Charity Performance on the 15th. The venue was an ice rink in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Through skating, they sent a message of hope to the victims of the disaster.Written by Shiho Fukui (Editorial Team)

There's also this translation: https://www.tumblr.com/notebookfilledwithscrabbles/187033228002/haru-yo-koi-春よ来い-english-translation This seems to be a good song to have different translations, or comments about how some parts can be interpreted. Add the person who did the translation said, the lyrics seem to use slightly old Japanese. Looking forward to your translation!

Japanese to English MACHINE Translation, inaccuracies exist. (Some terms were reviewed with the help of bilingual fans and additional notes have been added) 2024.09.30 Source: https://www.kateigaho.com/article/detail/177346?n=1&e=177386 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DBZ2S2RJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Special Dialogue Ryojun Shionuma, Dai Ajari Yuzuru Hanyu, Professional Figure Skater The Meaning of "Living" (p. 118-131) In celebration of the 800th issue of this magazine, a miraculous special dialogue has come to fruition. The head priest of Jigen-ji Temple in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Dai Ajari Ryojun Shionuma, and legendary skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who has set numerous records and left his mark on the history of world figure skating. Their profound yet light-hearted and witty conversation provided us with a guiding light for our own paths. We bring you their soulful words on topics such as the meaning of life and how to cope with suffering—topics that are especially relevant today. Photography: Tokuyasu Nabeshima Hair & Makeup: Chiho Kowada <MO> (for Hanyu-san) Composition, Interview, and Writing: Yoko Komatsu Yuzuru Hanyu, who visited Jigen-ji Temple for the first time in a while, was guided by Dai Ajari Ryojun Shionuma. With affection, Hanyu-san refers to the Dai Ajari as "Ajari-san." The two, who share the bond of being high school senior and junior, enjoyed a comfortable time together, reflecting their deep mutual understanding.

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.09.18 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83204 Archive: Page 1: /web/20240918001042/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83204 Page2: /web/20240918000934/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83204?page=2 Page 3: https://web.archive.org/web/20240918000806/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83204?page=3 Page 4 (photos): http://web.archive.org/web/20240918000250/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83204?page=4 Yuzuru Hanyu Dances a Stunning "Haru yo, Koi" with Only Venue Lighting... His Unwavering Dedication to Charity Since 3.11 Yuzuru Hanyu’s Thoughts Behind the Noto Charity Performance (Part 2) September 18, 2024 (Wednesday) Written by Mitsuru Tanaka (Mitsuru Tanaka: Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management, Shobi University) On September 15, Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional skater and two-time Olympic gold medalist in men’s figure skating, performed at the "Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Support Charity Performance" held in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, expressing his deep feelings and prayers for the affected areas. In this performance, no special lighting was set up within the rink. The focus was not on enhancing the spectacle of the performance but on minimizing production costs to maximize profits. This was in line with Hanyu’s wish to stay true to the purpose of charity. Even without dazzling spotlights, it didn’t matter. This is because Hanyu and his fellow skaters possessed finely honed skills and expressive abilities that required no external embellishments. Prioritizing the Affected Areas

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2024.09.18 Source: https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83203 Archive: Page 1: http://web.archive.org/web/20240917231255/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83203 Page 2: http://web.archive.org/web/20240917231503/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83203?page=2 Page 3: http://web.archive.org/web/20240917231746/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83203?page=3 Page 4 (photos): http://web.archive.org/web/20240917232010/https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/83203?page=4 "I Want to Skate Close to the Victims": Yuzuru Hanyu Participates in a Charity Skating Event in Noto, His Reason for Sticking to Streaming from Ishikawa Prefecture Yuzuru Hanyu's Thoughts Behind the 'Noto Charity Skating Event' (Part 1) By Mitsuru Tanaka (Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management, Shobi University) September 18, 2024 On September 15, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, performed at the "Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Support Charity Skating Event," held in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in honor of the earthquake-stricken area and with a prayer for its recovery. This event was exclusively streamed nationwide by Docomo’s video service "Lemino." The response was overwhelming, with over 10,000 tickets (priced at ¥4,500 including tax) sold as of September 13 (according to the event organizers), and all 4,000 initially prepared charity T-shirts sold out, leading to an additional 1,000 being put up for sale.

*Machine Translation. Inaccuracies Exist* 2024.09.15 Spoken parts of: “Charity Performance to Support The Reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula - CHALLENGE” Machine translation based on Japanese transcript done with MS Word Dictation Tool. Transcript was kindly reviewed by a bilingual fan. The archive of the performance can be watched on Lemino until September 30th, 2024: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/welcome/login Contact @Wintek direct message if you need instructions to buy the ticket and stream the archive from Lemino. [INTRODUCTION] 00:00:00-00:00:22 Skaters intentions (written on the screen) “I will skate with all my heart, hoping that it will be a source of healing and energy for you all” Takahito Mura “I hope to bring lots of rays of hope to everyone, and I will skate with all my heart” Akiko Suzuki “I’ll skate with all my heart so that you can feel at least a little peace of mind through my performance” Satoko Miyahara 00:00:22-00:00:43 -Yuzuru Hanyu recorded video message “There are people out there who are going through a really hard time right now, so I hope I can give them some encouragement and strength. I personally feel that there is a lot of meaning in skating there. I really want to put a lot of different feelings into my skating.” 00:00:44-00:0049 -Wajima Wadaiko Toranosuke (Japanese percussion group) 00:00:50-00:00:56 -Noto High School Calligraphy Club ~CHARITY PERFORMANCE TO SUPPORT THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NOTO PENINSULA - CHALLENGE~

The VPNs I suggested have 2 weeks to one month money back option. So you can actually end up getting them for this event for free if you remember to cancel them and request the money back (many fanyus do that). In the case of Millen VPN, they have options to buy a limited time use (e.g. 7 days).

More on using VPN. I have been experimenting with different VPNs in different devices. My Android phone accept pretty much everything, but my Mac laptop is more complicated. I realized that the problem was that VPN apps/software usually have an ad blocker activated, and the Lemino site requires to accept pop ups. So, if you are using VPN in your computer (E.g. Express, Nord), check the settings and make sure to accept ads/pop ups.

This is the translation of the full interview.

We had that conversation with a fanyu friend on twitter. It was funny to see the color coordination and, to some extent, even the similarities in the structure of the clothes. If they are producing something right now with Yuzu being involved as much as he did for RE_PRAY, this might be a symbiosis

I added a machine translation of the MIKIKO and Yuzu parts under the Asaichi video. If I can share one part that screams GOAT: MIKIKO: "[...]The direction requires someone with a high level of precision, and even just skating normally is incredibly difficult, so I imagine it was overwhelming for his eyes and mind to keep everything aligned. In any case, he (Yuzuru) is incredibly intelligent and has a genius-like body, so that’s part of why he could pull it off. But we couldn’t rent the Tokyo Dome for multiple days, and the time we had to rehearse with the video was extremely limited. That’s why the most important thing was how well we could prepare in advance. It was almost like we had to get everything right in one go during the actual performance."

Hi! Not all VPNs work to connect to Japan. And not all VPNs that work to connect to Japan let you connect to the streaming services. Some VPNs also work differently depending on the browser you are using or whether you are using your phone vs your computer. It seems that the most reliable ones are Express and Miller. Other VPNs that are working for other fanyus testing options are Nord and Suika. In addition to these VPNs, Gate VPN seems to work for iphone. I also noticed that Lemino can be moody if you sign in while connected to VPN. If you get an error message, disconnect VPN, sign in, and once you are in, connect the VPN.

Compilation of written interviews published in the context of the "Charity Event to Support Noto Peninsula -Challenge". The event was held in Ishikawa Prefecture (Wajima & Kanazawa connected virtually) on September 15, 2024.

DM me on twitter or here 😁 (Pep_On_ = Wintek). It's actually easy and there's a good chance you will be able to stream the performance once you have the ticket (using VPN).

Hi everyone! I just updated the ANA x Yuzuru special project video, we now have an English Subbed version of this wonderful 1-hr interview!!! All thanks to a very kind fanyu on twitter (Jay) who is in a mission give us more pro era subbed videos.

Oh, Annie! I hadn't connected with her in a while, but I'm crying after reading her DMs asking for guidance when we did the virtual Pooh rain in 2022. May her soul rest in peace in a place full of light, love and Yuzu's skating. I am praying for her loved ones that lost her so suddenly.

Having my emo moments all day long. It's very heartwarming seeing how much he has accomplish and how much he wants to accomplish, no matter the stage he is in. What really makes me proud and makes me feel inspired, is reading his statements, he works harder than anyone, unwavering in his goals, with enormous gratitude toward those who have been and are by his side.

Please, watch the video, comment, and help share if possible

I lost track of what Nagoya TV program showed some footage in the context of the upcoming FaOI Aichi Special Program, but we got some footage of Yuzu's "photo session" 😆

Even Japanese fans were surprised by the information contained in the article. I wonder where the person who wrote it got the idea that there were shots in the city. Yaguchi-san must have been very confused by people asking about it 😅

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*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2024 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL pg 120-127 Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2823907850.html Quardruple Axel May 2024 Issue: Special Feature: Yuzuru x Phiten For the Best Performance In August 2023, Yuzuru Hanyu participated in an advertising shoot and product meeting with Phiten, with whom he has an advisory contract. He passionately discussed his personal use and experience with the "Kenko-yoku Shower" that he regularly uses. He suggested matching the limited edition color of the "RAKUWA Necklace Wings Gold," which he wears during his performances, to his ice show costumes. Additionally, he provided active feedback as an advisor, discussing new product ideas related to the five-finger socks he has used since his competitive days, while checking the texture of the materials. Interview & Text by Editorial Division "Kenko-yoku Shower" Greatly Contributing to Thorough Health Management The product meeting was held in Sendai City. As this was the first meeting since Yuzuru Hanyu turned professional, the staff greeted him with a sense of excitement. Hanyu entered the room calmly, as usual, and greeted President Yoshihiro Hirata and the staff present with, "Thank you for creating this opportunity today." He seemed eager to explore Phiten's products after a long time, and soon started exchanging opinions as he picked up the new items.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2024 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL pg 88-91 Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2823907850.html Quardruple Axel May 2024 Issue: [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Taketoshi Hara A Extremely Personal Consideration(1) of RE_PRAY Text by Tatsuya Murao Interview and text by Tatsuya Murao (this magazine) A look at "RE_PRAY" from Mr. Hara's point of view. Costume designer Makoto Hara has a close relationship(2) with Yuzuru Hanyu. Mr. Hara has a background as a professional guitarist and has a deep knowledge of music and games. A very personal look at "RE PRAY (1) 考察 (kōsatsu): consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study (2) 親交/shinkō friendship or close relationship, different to 友達/ tomodashi, which is a more general term for friendship. Here, shinkō is used in a more formal and professional context, it underscores a significant and meaningful connection, likely highlighting respect and a long-term association. — What did you think of "RE_PRAY" when you saw it? Hara: First of all, I thought it matured as entertainment, and the level of perfection was extremely high. I also thought it was very interesting that the content was a metaphorical representation of video games. There are many different types of games, but this show focuses on the world of role-playing games, especially J-RPGs. I could see a great link between Mr. Hanyu's own childhood, his active career, and the process of RPGs up to the present day. In particular, the song "MEGALOVANIA" that Mr. Hanyu played in the show is from the game "Undertale," and I felt that this song was one of the hooks in the show. “Undertale" is a game created almost single-handedly by charismatic game creator Toby Fox, and although it was released in 2015, it was influenced by Japanese RPGs of the 90s and 2000s, with a graphic style that looks very old-fashioned. It's a story-driven game that breaks the rules of traditional RPGs, and people who played it at the time were shocked.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2024 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL pg 82-87 Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2823907850.html Quardruple Axel May 2024 Issue: [Talking about Yuzuru Hanyu] Shinya Kiyozuka The one and only expressive artist Shinya Kiyozuka, who performed the exhibition number “Come Spring, Come Spring” and the competition program “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso,” is a close friend of Mr. Hanyu's. He was involved in the performance and arrangement of the music used in “RE_PRAY”. From the perspective of a musician active in a wide range of fields, we asked him to talk about Mr. Hanyu’s greatness as an expressive artist. Interview and text by Tatsuya Murao –Mr. Kiyozuka participated in this Ice Story ``RE'' PRAY'' by playing the piano and arranging music. I hear that you have three new songs recorded, but what was the background behind the request? Kiyozuka: The story behind this was that Mr. Hanyu told me, “I'd like to do a show like this.” When I received the call, Mr. Hanyu already had a blueprint in mind, or rather, he had a vision for what he wanted to do, and he made a very specific offer to create something with this arrangement. I accepted it and proceeded.

*Machine translation from Japanese to English. Inaccuracies exist* Source: Quadruple Axel 2024 #羽生結弦 SPECIAL pg 76-81 Info: https://www.yamakei.co.jp/products/2823907850.html Quardruple Axel May 2024 Issue: Special Guest [Talking about Hanyu Yuzuru] MIKIKO A Solitary Realm MIKIKO is a choreographer who is active worldwide in the entertainment field. Through "GIFT" and "RE_PRAY", she has created ice shows that completely overturn the conventional wisdom of figure skating. What does Yuzuru Hanyu look like to MIKIKO? We asked her about the behind-the-scenes production and a number of precious anecdotes. Interview and text by Tatsuya Murao (this magazine) –The first time you worked with Hanyu was in his first ice show after turning professional, "Prologue." I heard that you were in charge of directing "Haru yo, koi" and "A Dream That Will End Someday." MIKIKO: That's right. I was mainly in charge of directing the images projected onto the ice.