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*Machine translation from Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Please, do not comment under these posts to keep the flow of the reading -likes are appreciated :-) Content [Last update: 2025/08/05] Deep Edge Newsletter: New Series: Yuzuru Hanyu Engaged in Thought (*). Starts on June 29th [Yuzuru Hanyu Engaged in Thought ①] A lecture from his university days that he remembered when writing the story for "Echoes of Life": "I have thought about many things throughout my life" [2025/06/30] Yuzuru Hanyu: The boundary between on and off the ice emerged during a philosophical dialogue: "It was fun. But I'm seriously mulling things over." (Daily Sports) Yuzuru Hanyu steps a little outside his usual role to reflect –Why is it that the body can express things that are hard to put into words? [Part 2] [2025.07.11] The difficulty of "empathy" that Yuzuru Hanyu felt in disaster-stricken areas: Is the world filled with more despair than hope? [Part 3] [2025.07.25] What is the “boundary line” Yuzuru Hanyu discovered? — A conversation that deepens further while standing and talking [Part 4] [2025.08.08] What “I” Means to Yuzuru Hanyu: Do We Feel Happiness Because Boundaries Exist? [Part 5] [2025.08.22] Yuzuru Hanyu’s Perception of Negative Emotions –Are People More Likely to Feel a Sense of Reassurance When Connected by "Misfortune"? [Part 6] [2025.09.05] Yuzuru Hanyu’s “fiction-like life” that he has lived — Looking back on the philosophical dialogue [Final Part] [2025.09.12] Master document with the translation also available HERE. [2026.06.28] Source: DeepEdge Newsletter New Series: Yuzuru Hanyu Engaged in Thought (*). Starts on June 29th From December of last year to February of this year, Yuzuru Hanyu took on the role of executive producer and performer in the ice show Echoes of Life, which was based on a sci-fi-style story he wrote himself. One of the books he quoted in that work is Underwater Philosophers (Suichū no Tetsugakusha-tachi) by Rei Nagai, a philosopher and writer. Yuzuru Hanyu engaged in a dialogue with Rei Nagai, turning their attention to the questions and doubts they both encounter in daily life. Rather than rushing to answers, they waited for each other’s words, embraced silence at times... and, like diving underwater, they explored their thoughts and carefully searched for the right words. Kyodo News is distributing a full-page newspaper feature titled “Yuzuru Hanyu × Rei Nagai: A Philosophical Dialogue” to its member newspapers. It will be published starting June 29. Please check your local newspaper. Additionally, on Deep Edge Plus, a new series titled Yuzuru Hanyu in Thought will begin on the 29th, featuring detailed reflections from Hanyu on this dialogue. Stay tuned! (*) 思索 (shisaku) implies deep, philosophical reflection or contemplation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Source: https://x.com/DeepEdgePlus/status/1938995243623571460 The philosophical dialogue between Yuzuru and Rei Nagai will be posted on DeepEdge Plus (it's a transcript of their conversation). It will be updated every 2 weeks approximately and lasts for about 3 months. The subscription to DeepEdge Plus is ¥500 monthly (US$3.5 approx). Philosophical Dialogue Not the kind of philosophy you learn in school, but a practice of speaking together about everyday questions like “What does it mean to work?”, questions that are close to us, yet difficult to answer. The goal isn’t to find a solution, but rather to listen, reflect, and speak in ways that challenge your assumptions and values. Recently, it has been adopted in schools, corporate training, and community programs. Rei Nagai Born in 1991 in Tokyo. In addition to her writing, she conducts philosophical dialogues in schools, companies, temples, museums, and municipalities. In 2024, she received the Watakushi, Tsumari Nobody Prize, an award commemorating the late writer Akiko Ikeda. Her latest book is Samishikute Gomen (“Sorry for Feeling Lonely”). She loves poetry, botanical gardens, and long, deliberate walks.