[2025 NEWS] Compilation of Yuzu related online article links

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JAN:

 

1/1 ＜What Yuzuru Hanyu wants to convey to the Noto Peninsula earthquake disaster area＞ The incredible "power of action" and "persistence" to support the victims

https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/36190 (https://web.archive.org/web/20250101010353/https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/36190)

 

2/1: Director MIKIKO reminisces about Hiroshima's first Yuzuru Hanyu ice show

https://www.home-tv.co.jp/news/content/?news_id=20250102286745

 

3/1: Yuzuru Hanyu Ice Story "Echoes of Life" Tour First Event of the New Year

https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_sports/articles/000395414.html

 

4/1: [KHB Exclusive Interview] Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, 30 years old: his past and future

https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/15566669 (https://web.archive.org/web/20250104075319/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/15566669)

 

 

8/1:

"Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu on KHB" Streaming on Tohoku General Portal "Topo"! Including scenes not shown on terrestrial TV!! https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202501089910/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's ICE STORY Part 3 "Echoes of Life" to be broadcast live and delayed in cinemas https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Oricon_2362986/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's ICE STORY Part 3 "Echoes of Life" to be broadcast live and delayed in cinemas

https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2362986/

 

10/1:

Yurindo Atre Ebisu Store 2024 Annual Book Bestseller Ranking

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000135515.html (https://web.archive.org/web/20250113132946/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000135515.html)

https://www.yurindo.co.jp/information/15567/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20250113133156/https://www.yurindo.co.jp/information/15567/)

 

11/1: 

YUZURU HANYU’S NEXT CHAPTER https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/ 
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250111100827/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/01/11/more-sports/yuzuru-hanyu-interview/

 

The gift that Yuzuru Hanyu brought to Mansai Nomura's Kyogen performance was so stylish! It looked so elegant and delicious, people were saying "Oh, I want to eat it!" https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/01/11/0018532806.shtml

 

 

12/1: Mansai Nomura is thrilled with the gift sent by Yuzuru Hanyu ⇒ "His sense made me smile"

https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_67830ee0e4b08acf8ef86e56

 

17/1: In the midst of the Yuzuru Hanyu fever, the Coelacanth Monaka has become a new standard souvenir from Sendai! https://spur.hpplus.jp/fashion/smallgoodthings/tujHSA/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20250117062847/https://spur.hpplus.jp/fashion/smallgoodthings/tujHSA/

 

18/1: Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025 live viewing to be held!

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001794.000003481.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20250118080845/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001794.000003481.html

 

22/1: The March 2025 issue of Soen, featuring Yuzuru Hanyu on the cover, features a special on popular costumes!

https://soen.tokyo/fashion/news/soen20250122/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20250122095151/https://soen.tokyo/fashion/news/soen20250122/

 

24/1: Yuzuru Hanyu, age 30. A bodhisattva standing on the ice [Kiyosumi Ninomiya, Sports Storm]

https://love-spo.com/sports-column/ninomiya_goraku587.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20250124221154/https://love-spo.com/sports-column/ninomiya_goraku587.html

https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128950 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250129090514/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/128950

 

25/1: 

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" highlights & behind the scenes broadcast on terrestrial TV for the first time, special interview with Shuzo Matsuoka

https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2365786/ /https://web.archive.org/web/20250125071616/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2365786/

https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-404319/ 

 

An exclusive look at Yuzuru Hanyu's new dimension performance "Echoes of Life"! 14 years after the first coverage, a special interview with Shuzo Matsuoka

https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-404319/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20250125080148/https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-404319/

 

Xinhua News - 30-minute conversation with 30-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu

http://www.news.cn/world/20250125/4efcbf22b5ec483ab436c4d625833c96/c.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20250125065107/http://www.news.cn/world/20250125/4efcbf22b5ec483ab436c4d625833c96/c.html

 

 

29/1: Yuzuru Hanyu's Ishikawa Prefecture Support Project

https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/kisya/r6-1/documents/0129_10_kankousenryaku_2.pdf

 

30/1: Yuzuru Hanyu promotes Noto reconstruction with life-size panels and posters throughout the prefecture

https://www.hokkoku.co.jp/articles/-/1644821 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250129224052/https://www.hokkoku.co.jp/articles/-/1644821

 

 

31/1: 

Yuzuru Hanyu pays tribute to Batton: "I will never forget the 'figure skating' you left behind" - the great achievement that took 66 years to achieve, and the bond that led to his two consecutive Olympic victories

https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/01/31/0018601115.shtml / https://web.archive.org/web/20250131111323/https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/01/31/0018601115.shtml

 

Yuzuru Hanyu posts "I will never forget" following the death of Batton

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250131/k00/00m/040/338000c / https://web.archive.org/web/20250131115849/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250131/k00/00m/040/338000c

 

A gift from Yuzuru Hanyu, Nova and MIKIKO - Echoes of Life

https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129034 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250131115337/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129034

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FEB:

 

1/2:

Yuzuru Hanyu's life-size panel at Ishikawa's tourist spot begins as part of a project to support the recovery effort

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250201/k00/00m/040/164000c / https://web.archive.org/web/20250201102314/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250201/k00/00m/040/164000c

Yuzuru Hanyu supports Noto with videos and posters to help it recover from the earthquake and heavy rains

https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/ktk/category/society/kt336dfd5211fa4c26b785d5d094a9dabb / https://web.archive.org/web/20250201102416/https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/ktk/category/society/kt336dfd5211fa4c26b785d5d094a9dabb

 

 

2/2:

Hanyu says "Support Noto!" Life-size panel at tourist facility in prefecture

https://www.hokkoku.co.jp/articles/-/1647766 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250202090113/https://www.hokkoku.co.jp/articles/-/1647766

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "2025 will be deeper and broader" - Exclusive interview published for five days from February 3rd

https://hochi.news/articles/20250201-OHT1T51219.html?page=1 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250202085015/https://hochi.news/articles/20250201-OHT1T51219.html?page=1

 

 

3/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu touched on philosophical books and Dazai Osamu, spun a story over three sleepless nights... Exclusive interview 1

https://hochi.news/articles/20250202-OHT1T51210.html?page=1

 

 

4/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu: 'What to do about the 6-minute practice' and the Piano Collection... Exclusive Interview 2

https://hochi.news/articles/20250203-OHT1T51204.html?page=1

 

 

5/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "Ballade No. 1" is the "sound of destiny" - the second half of the performance is a determined effort... Exclusive interview 3

 https://hochi.news/articles/20250204-OHT1T51148.html?page=1

 

 

6/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "Because I want to get better" Training research and dance basics... Exclusive interview 4

https://hochi.news/articles/20250205-OHT1T51134.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's hugely popular ice show performance in March 2024 will be released on long-awaited video software! (Blu-ray and DVD of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2024) https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000366.000125910.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20250207070431/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000366.000125910.html

 

 

7/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu: From "full marathon" to "ekiden", increasing output to 2.5 hours... Final part of exclusive interview

https://hochi.news/articles/20250206-OHT1T51158.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu and others perform at Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance, all 43.87 million yen in proceeds donated https://hochi.news/articles/20250207-OHT1T51085.html?page=1 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250207065751/https://hochi.news/articles/20250207-OHT1T51085.html?page=1

https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/ktk/category/society/kt5d515e1f2870474fb3378dd7b60cccbe / https://web.archive.org/web/20250207071416/https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/ktk/category/society/kt5d515e1f2870474fb3378dd7b60cccbe

 

 

8/2: 

Shuttle bus service etc. has been decided! Make your trip to and from "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025" smoothly from March 7th to 9th

https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/335466 / https://web.archive.org/web/20250208085651/https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/335466 

 

 

9/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "Put all my heart and soul into it" - tearful final performance, "See you again in the future"

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/02/09/kiji/20250209s00079000268000c.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (1)] "How special is this moment?" The final performance was etched in his heart

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/02/09/kiji/20250209s00079000303000c.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (2)] The way he wants to live his life: "I want to believe in my own heart and justice and move forward in a straight line"

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/02/09/kiji/20250209s00079000310000c.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu speaks (3)] The feeling he got from the seven performances: "I can continue to change even more from now on"

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/02/09/kiji/20250209s00079000323000c.html

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I really tried my best" National tour final performance / Figure skating

https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250209-N7L5N3ED3NITJN3HILHYLMZ5FI/

 

[Question and Answer] Yuzuru Hanyu completes all 7 performances of "Echoes of Life" "I'm really happy that the people who came to see it have left a lasting impression on me" / Figure skating

https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250209-NZ6K7ZXDTBAOTFZJFLZ4QCXHIY/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I'm a bit stunned right now" Completing his solo tour, his emotions overflow: "I want to believe in my heart and justice and move forward straight ahead" [Full text of the interview]

https://the-ans.jp/news/504010/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu completes solo tour, bows with tears in his eyes, "I myself am deeply moved," "I feel like I am living in the present moment"

https://the-ans.jp/news/503967/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu sheds tears at the final performance of the tour: "I put all my soul into skating" Completed all seven performances of the story with the theme of life, including a spectacular dance of "Bara 1"

https://www.daily.co.jp/general/2025/02/09/0018632499.shtml

 

[Full comment - free] Yuzuru Hanyu, tearful tour finale: "I skated with all my heart and soul" Successfully completed two types of quadruple jumps, performed 15 songs in over two and a half hours

https://digital.kyodonews.jp/deepedge/ice-show/94275/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu, "Crushing hatred with joy and fun" "Nova's Mass Dis" ~ "Echoes of Life" TOUR ~

https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129222

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's "hiding his embarrassment" on the ice - Echoes of Life

https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/129226

 

Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu completes national tour again, final performance in Chiba

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250209/k00/00m/050/104000c

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "If this is the moment you want to walk into the future," he says to his fans

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250209/k00/00m/050/122000c

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to move forward believing in my own heart and justice" - Post-performance interview report

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20250209/k00/00m/050/127000c

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Crying, "in a daze," overwhelmed with emotion at the final performance of the national tour Echoes, "putting all his soul into it"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502090000986.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Final performance of the national tour <First half> 64 minutes non-stop, 7 performances, "Bara 1", 2 perfect quad jumps

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502090001382.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Final performance "Set list" list Encore starts with "Ashura-chan" and then that song

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502090000950.html

[Yuzuru Hanyu] "Overwhelmed with emotion" on the final day <Second half>: He performed 8 songs including "SEIMEI" with "all his soul"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502090001336.html

[Yuzuru Hanyu] In an interview after the final performance, he said, "I couldn't have ended it any better" and that he has "zero plans for the next performance, haha"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502090001802.html

 

[With setlist] Yuzuru Hanyu: "I put all my soul into skating" - A tearful final performance, all 7 performances completed

https://hochi.news/articles/20250209-OHT1T51182.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's tearful final performance of national tour: "I was able to create this as if it were my own child"

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/333565

 

Yuzuru Hanyu feels the effects of his new training during the national tour: "I can continue to evolve even more from now on"

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/333574

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's solo performance "Echoes of Life" ends with a flawless final performance

https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_sports/articles/000403579.html

 

 

 

10/2:

Yuzuru Hanyu reports that all performances of "Echoes of Life" have been completed: "Thank you very much"

https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/E1739165142542/

 

"Even if I'm alone in the world" Yuzuru Hanyu finishes the third tour

https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST294G2WT29UTQP007M.html

 

"No one knows what the future holds," says Yuzuru Hanyu, living in the present and expressing his gratitude for the fact that he has arrived at this point

https://the-ans.jp/news/504141/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu put all his heart and soul into completing the tour, "I couldn't have ended it better" - Pyeongchang Olympic gold medal pro without a mistake

https://hochi.news/articles/20250209-OHT1T51239.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I did my best" "I'm a bit dazed" Q&A 1

https://hochi.news/articles/20250210-OHT1T51001.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to believe in my heart and my own justice and move forward in a straight line." Q&A 2

https://hochi.news/articles/20250210-OHT1T51002.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "When I skated to Danny Boy, I had the image of praying with my whole body." Q&A 3

https://hochi.news/articles/20250210-OHT1T51003.html?page=1

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I can continue to change from now on" Q&A 4

https://hochi.news/articles/20250210-OHT1T51004.html?page=1

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Q&A 1 "I think it's something unique that can't be expressed through skating alone"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502100000284.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Q&A 2 "I want to believe in my own heart and my own sense of justice and move forward in a straight line"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502100000285.html

 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Q&A 3 "I don't feel lonely these days. I wanted to express that I'm not alone."

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502100000349.html

 

Yuzuru Hanyu "Put all my soul into my skating" - Tears at the final performance of his solo show... "I have no plans for my next performance"

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/333593

 

＜Yuzuru Hanyu never stops evolving＞ He is constantly improving his body and mind, and is eager to try new training even during performances

https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/36618

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I want to move forward, believing in my own heart and justice" - What he gained from completing his solo tour

https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/othersports/figure/2025/02/10/post/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's Echoes of Life - Final Performance

https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/11033/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu shows his determination and fighting spirit, and revives his legendary program for the first time in five years in a solo performance... The figure that appeared on the dark rink

https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86577

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: "I don't feel lonely these days"... Why did the emotional, solitary skater confess this?

https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/86578

 

 

11/2: 

Yuzuru Hanyu "Make a difference" - "Visit Noto now" - life-size panels and charity appeal to tourists to support reconstruction efforts

https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/1d74e8a8f33e4a08b3576a7971d4a890

 

Hanyu: "I put my soul into skating" - passionate performance at final show of solo tour

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO86653430Q5A210C2UU8000/

 

 

14/2:

<Today in 2014> February 14: Yuzuru Hanyu becomes Japan's first man to win gold in figure skating at the Sochi Olympics

https://www.nippon.com/ja/japan-topics/today02140/

 

KOO-KI WORKS - Haier Japan Region "Me vs. Me"

https://koo-ki.co.jp/works/detail/haier (https://x.com/kooki_fukuoka/status/1890321087529119825) 

 

A special talk between Yuima Nakazato and Mika Ninagawa! A promotion that explores the beauty of the art of couture that is sweeping Roppongi (mentions of Yuzuru Hanyu photoshoot exhibition) https://numero.jp/interview461/

 

 

15/2: 

Live streaming of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025" has been decided. The rehearsal before the performance will also be broadcast.

https://www.tvguide.or.jp/feature/ott25021504/

 

[Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata" will be exclusively streamed live by Hulu, including rehearsals and interviews

https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/334137#

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's "NOTTÉ STELLATA" to be exclusively live streamed on Hulu

https://hochi.news/articles/20250215-OHT1T51092.html?page=1

 

Hulu to exclusively stream earthquake recovery project "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2025"

https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202502150000093.html

 

Unique collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura in ice show to be streamed exclusively on Hulu from March 7th to 9th https://spaia.jp/column/figureskating/30732

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show will be exclusively streamed live on Hulu, with bonus footage including rare practice footage and interviews

https://www.sanspo.com/article/20250215-RDORFM6UEVLCJMJZ34T2DGPNBM/

 

 

16/2: 

[Yuzuru Hanyu] Pursuing the "light of true life"... A message he wants to convey to people living in modern society

https://goetheweb.jp/person/article/20250216-yuzuru

 

 

17/2:

A special world has opened in collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu's third solo ice show tour "Echoes of Life" and Metaverse Roppongi! A one-night-only exchange event will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 9pm!

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000030888.html

 

A special world in collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu's third solo ice show tour "Echoes of Life" and Metaverse Roppongi opens on "cluster"! A one-night-only exchange event will be held from 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000017626.html

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" x Metaverse Roppongi Collaboration World Open on 2/24! Hanyu: "I'm looking forward to everyone's participation!"

https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202502178218/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Echoes of Life" collaborates with Metaverse Roppongi, special world opens on "cluster"

https://the-ans.jp/news/506020/

 

"It makes my heart tremble no matter how many times I watch it": Seven years after Yuzuru Hanyu's second consecutive Olympic gold medal, reactions to the uncut footage released by the Olympic official

https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_67adc010e4b01887f71cfa57

 

Yuzuru Hanyu's resilient body: To "walk towards the future"

https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20250217.shtml

 

 

18/2: 

Seven years ago, Yuzuru Hanyu's legendary program that achieved consecutive Olympic victories is back in the spotlight. The official Olympic program's stylish uncut footage is admired: "My heart trembles" and "It will continue to shine forever."

https://thedigestweb.com/topics_detail13/id=92496

 

 

19/2:

A famous gold medalist is the talk of the town after being made into an anime! What is the heartwarming "reason" behind this? "Too monstrous" "I can see how amazing he is" https://trilltrill.jp/articles/3779183

 

 

21/2:

Shuzo Matsuoka will be invigorating the whole of Japan with a "new special program"! TV Asahi's "The Future Starts Here Project" will be running in 2025 https://post.tv-asahi.co.jp/post-419891/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu appears on TV Asahi's "The Future Starts Here Project" special hosted by Shuzo Matsuoka https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2370237/full/

 

TV Asahi: Special program hosted by Shuzo Matsuoka on March 2nd featuring the "legendary ice craftsmen" who support Yuzuru Hanyu

https://mantan-web.jp/article/20250220dog00m200075000c.html

 

[Goethe April issue] 20 pages of exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu! Special feature on "artistic furniture" suitable for executives. What is L'Arc's TETSUYA's favorite chair?

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000980.000007254.html

 

Special feature celebrating Yuzuru Hanyu's 30th birthday: 2/25 release of "Goethe April Issue" 20 pages of exclusive interviews with Hanyu!!

https://trendnewscaster.jp/entertainment/202502218276/

 

Yuzuru Hanyu: 30th Birthday Special in "GOETHE" - The mindset and beliefs of a man who constantly improves himself

https://mantan-web.jp/article/20250221dog00m200035000c.html

 

 

22/2

Exclusive photo of Yuzuru Hanyu in a special feature in the men's monthly magazine "GOETHE" - his thoughts and beliefs

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/02/22/kiji/20250221s00079000384000c.html

 

TV Asahi's "Metaverse Roppongi" collaborates with Yuzuru Hanyu, aiming for over 10,000 visitors in about an hour

https://www.advertimes.com/20250222/article490354/