[2026] Notte Stellata 2026

Yuzuru Hanyu announces that notte stellata 2026 will be held - 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. "I feel it is important to continue to pass on this message."

The ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026," hosted by professional figure skater and back-to-back Olympic gold medalist Hanyu Yuzuru, has been scheduled for March next year. The announcement was made on the 11th, with Hanyu commenting, "Together with my fellow skaters, I hope to transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope."

Spoiler

The fourth event will be held in March, with the hope of "creating hope" in the disaster-stricken Miyagi region.

　The ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026," hosted by professional figure skater and back-to-back Olympic gold medalist Hanyu Yuzuru, has been scheduled for March next year. The announcement was made on the 11th, with Hanyu commenting, "Together with my fellow skaters, I hope to transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope."

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The fourth "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata" will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi. The event began in 2023, after Hanyu turned professional. Every March, he delivers hope from the disaster-stricken area of Miyagi together with fellow professional skaters active around the world.

"Notte Stellata" means "starry sky" or "starry night" in Italian, and is also the name of the music that Hanyu skated to in his exhibition at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Hanyu himself, who experienced the earthquake in his hometown of Sendai, felt hope when he saw the beautiful starry sky on a night when the power was out, so he named this show "Notte Stellata."

　This ice show also contributes to the local community and works to raise awareness of disaster prevention. Official merchandise for sale at the venue will mainly focus on disaster prevention goods. There will also be a well-stocked food and merchandise area featuring local and disaster-stricken areas. The aim is for visitors to enjoy the ice show and think about earthquakes and disaster prevention.

▼Comment from Hanyu

--On the holding of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026"

I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, or while they're watching Notte Stellata. Notte Stellata is imbued with the desire to be the catalyst for that. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope we can transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope.

-About holding the event in the year marking the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember the disaster, how terrible the disaster was and what we were able to learn because of it.

[Title] "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026"

[Dates]
Saturday, March 7th, doors open at 16:00 / performance begins at 17:00 (scheduled)
Sunday, March 8th, doors open at 15:00 / performance begins at 16:00 (scheduled)
Monday, March 9th, doors open at 15:00 / performance begins at 16:00 (scheduled)
*Performances are scheduled to last approximately 2 hours on each day.

[Venue] Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21), Miyagi

[Cast] Yuzuru Hanyu and others
*Cast members will be announced on the official website in due course.

[Organizers] Nippon Television, BS Nippon Television, Miyagi Television
[Support] Miyagi Prefecture
[Title Sponsor] Towa Pharmaceutical
[Sponsors] e+, JTB, and others
[Cooperation] Miyagi Prefectural Sports Association, Public Interest Foundation
[Advisor] CIC
[Operational Cooperation] GIP
[Planning and Production] Nippon Television "news every."

[Ticket sales]
e+ First advance sale (lottery) December 24th, 2025 (Wed) 12:00 ~
Second advance sale (lottery) January 5th, 2026 (Mon) 12:00 ~
General sale January 17th, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 ~

2025.12.11

Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/143467/

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251214011309/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/ice-show/143467/

Yuzuru Hanyu to return to the ice for the ice show "Notte Stellata 2026" from March 7th to 9th next year, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a two-time Olympic gold　medalist in men's figure skating at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, will appear in the ice show "Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata" at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, in March 2026, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. This will be the fourth consecutive year since he turned professional in 2023. Nippon Television and BS Nippon Television, the organizers of the show, announced the announcement on the 11th.

Spoiler

There will be three performances on March 7th (Sat), 8th (Sun), and 9th (Mon), each scheduled to last approximately two hours. Other performers besides Hanyu will be announced on the official website in due course.

Comment from Yuzuru Hanyu

- Regarding the holding of "Hanyu Yuzuru Notte Stellata 2026," :
I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, and even while they're watching Notte Stellata. Notte Stellata is imbued with the desire to be the catalyst for that. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope to transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope.

- Regarding the holding of the event in the year marking the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake:
I feel it is significant to convey to children born after the earthquake, and to children too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was, and what we have learned because of it.

　"Notte Stellata" means "starry sky" or "starry night" in Italian, and is the name of the piece that Hanyu skated to in his exhibition at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The title of the show comes from the hope he felt when he saw the beautiful starry sky on a night when the power was out after the earthquake struck his hometown of Sendai. The event also contributes to the local community and raises disaster prevention awareness, with disaster prevention goods on sale at the venue. There is also an expanded area for food and merchandise from the local area and affected regions. Organizers explained, "We hope that by enjoying the ice show, visitors will have an opportunity to think about earthquakes and disaster prevention."

Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026

[Dates] Saturday, March 7th, 2026, Doors open at 4pm, performance begins at 5pm (scheduled)
Sunday, March 8th, Doors open at 3pm, performance begins at 4pm (scheduled)
Monday, March 9th, Doors open at 3pm, performance begins at 4pm (scheduled)
*Performances are scheduled to last approximately two hours on each day
[Venue] Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21), Miyagi
[Performers] Yuzuru Hanyu and others
*The cast will be announced on the official website in due course
[Organizers] Nippon Television, BS Nippon Television, Miyagi Television
[Support] Miyagi Prefecture
[Title Sponsor] Towa Pharmaceutical
[Sponsors] e+, JTB, and others
[Cooperation] Miyagi Sports Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
[Advisor] CIC
[Operational Cooperation] GIP
[Planning and Production] Nippon Television "news every."
[Ticket sales]
　e+ First advance sale (lottery) Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 12:00 ~
　Second advance sale (lottery) Monday, January 5, 2026, 12:00 ~
　General sale Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00 ~
　[Prices (tax included)]
　Premium seats: 35,000 yen
　Arena seats: 26,000 yen
　Stand seats: 21,000 yen
　Wheelchair accessible seats: 18,000 yen
　*Ticket sales details will be announced on the official website in the future.

2025.12.11

Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20251211-OHT1T51014.html?page=1

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251211032201/https://hochi.news/articles/20251211-OHT1T51014.html?page=1

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata" to be held for the fourth consecutive year "Let's become one circle, one hope"

It has been decided that the ice show "Hanyu Yuzuru Notte Stellata 2026," hosted by professional figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in his hometown of Miyagi from March 7th to 9th next year. Nippon Television and others, who are organizing the show, announced the announcement on the 11th. The performance will coincide with the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and will be the fourth consecutive year the show will be held.

Spoiler

Hanyu commented through the organizers, "I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, or while they're watching Notte Stellata. Notte Stellata is imbued with the desire to be the catalyst for that. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope to transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope."

　The 2026 "notte sellata" will be held 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. "I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was and what we were able to learn because of it," she says. With a strong desire to prevent the disaster from fading from memory, she continues to skate in her hometown.

　"Notte Stellata" is a routine that Hanyu skated to in the exhibition at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, where he won back-to-back Olympic gold medals. The name means "starry sky" in Italian. Hanyu himself, who experienced the earthquake and tsunami in his hometown of Sendai, felt hope when he saw the beautiful starry sky on a night when the power was out, and this is how he chose the title of the show.

　The show began in 2023, after Hanyu turned professional. Every March, he delivers hope from disaster-stricken areas together with fellow professional skaters active around the world. The show is also committed to contributing to the local community and raising awareness of disaster prevention, and the official merchandise sold at the venue is centered around disaster prevention goods. There is also a well-stocked area for gourmet food and merchandise from the local area and disaster-stricken regions. Performers are announced on the official website from time to time.

2025.12.11

Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/369866

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251211032229/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/369866

[Figure Skating] "Notte Stellata" to be held Yuzuru Hanyu shares his special feelings: "Feeling Hope"

　Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, is sending out a message of "hope" to the world with a special feeling.

Spoiler

Organizers announced on the 11th that the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026," in which Hanyu himself will act as the lead, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in his hometown of Miyagi Prefecture from March 7th to 9th, 2026, marking the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. This will be the fourth time the show has been held since Hanyu first started in 2023 after turning professional.

"Notte sellata" means "starry sky" or "starry night" in Italian, and is the name of the program that Hanyu skated to in the exhibition at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The name was also chosen because of the hope he felt when he saw the beautiful starry sky in the darkness of a power outage during the disaster.

　Hanyu, who has long been devoted to reconstruction support activities, expressed his hope, saying, "I want people to feel hope, even if just while we are performing, or while they are watching 'notte stelata.' I hope that 'notte stelata' will be the catalyst for that. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope that we can transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope."

　While recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake is progressing in many places, there are also concerns that the disaster is fading from memory. "I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was and what we were able to learn because of it," he says. He plans to continue doing what he can now through skating.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-03T12:01:54Z

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist*

2025.12.11

Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/882276f366b74c39beb4eb8a2ec6381f

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251211081348/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/882276f366b74c39beb4eb8a2ec6381f

Yuzuru Hanyu to perform in ice show in Miyagi next March, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Yuzuru Hanyu, special messenger for "news every.", will be performing in an ice show in Miyagi, an area affected by the disaster, next March, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Spoiler

Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu said, "This show is a skating show in which I pray for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and for recovery from the many natural disasters that have occurred across the country."

The ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata" will be held in Miyagi, an area affected by the disaster, for three days from March 7th next year. Hanyu, who was affected by the disaster in Sendai city, will serve as the show's chairman.

The theme of the ice show, which will be the fourth in the series next year, is "Spreading hope from the disaster-stricken areas." Top skaters from both inside and outside Japan are scheduled to participate.

Yuzuru Hanyu, figure skater, said, "I hope that we skaters can support each other, transcend nationalities to become one circle and create one hope."

Source: h https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/mmda4d53bb7c0d4f1fabf1253fbec2aa4b

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251213022255/https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/mmda4d53bb7c0d4f1fabf1253fbec2aa4b

[Comments from Yuzuru Hanyu] Sendai native Hanyu to host ice show in Miyagi Prefecture in March 2026

Spoiler

It has been announced that an ice show hosted by Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater from Sendai City, will be held in Miyagi Prefecture in March 2026.

Yuzuru Hanyu said, "This is a show in which I skate while praying for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the many other natural disasters that have occurred across the country."

The ice show "notte stellata," which Hanyu will lead, will be held for three days from March 7th, 2026, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture.

"notte stellata" means "starry sky" or "starry night" in Italian, and is the program that Hanyu skated to in the exhibition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Hanyu, who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake in Sendai, was inspired by the hope he felt when he saw the beautiful starry sky on a night when there was a power outage. This is the fourth time the show has been held and it was named after that.

Hanyu Yuzuru said, "Over the past 15 years or so, I've come to realize that one day you can have hope, but the next day something might happen that makes you despair, so I believe hope is not something that can last forever. So, I really hope that you will feel hope, even if just while we are performing, or while you are watching 'notte stellata'."

The venue will also feature useful disaster prevention goods, with the hope that this will encourage visitors to think about earthquakes and disaster prevention.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:25:54Z

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist*

2025.12.11

Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/134968

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260122081513/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/134968

Yuzuru Hanyu's Notte Stellata 2026 to be held

Nippon Television Network Corporation and BS Nippon Co., Ltd. announced on December 11th that they will be holding the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will be held over three days on March 7th, 2026 (doors open 4:00 PM / show begins 5:00 PM), March 8th (doors open 3:00 PM / show begins 4:00 PM), and March 9th (doors open 3:00 PM / show begins 4:00 PM), all at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

Spoiler

In addition to Hanyu, other performers will be announced on the official website as they are decided.

　Hanyu, who serves as chairman, released a statement through the public relations office.

- Regarding the holding of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026."

Hanyu: I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, even if just while they're watching Notte Stellata.

Notte Stellata is all about wanting to be the catalyst for that.

I hope that together with my fellow skaters, we can transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope.

-About the event being held in the year marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Hanyu: I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was and what we were able to learn because of it.

Hanyu has been working hard on his "maintenance period" to treat his old injuries and reshape his body. He has finally decided to return to the ice in public. Sharpen your senses and watch his performance.

2025.12.12

Source: https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135012

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251214011241/https://www.ninomiyasports.com/archives/135012

What do you think of the colorful flowers? ~ Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026 ~

　It has been announced that professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will host the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will take place over three days, from March 7th to 9th next year, at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21). The ice show will begin in 2023 and will run for the fourth time in four consecutive years in March 2026.

Spoiler

"Notte Stellata" means "a sky full of stars" in Italian. Hanyu was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, and spent time in an evacuation center. There, he saw the starry sky and felt hope. Just like the starry sky that shone on the disaster-stricken areas, the ice show "Notte Stellata" is imbued with the hope of spreading "hope" and helping people smile, even if just a little.

　Hanyu released a statement through his public relations office saying, "I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, or while they're watching Notte Stellata. Notte Stellata is meant to be a catalyst for that."

He also said:

"I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember the disaster, how terrible it was and what we were able to learn because of it."

　Hanyu is trying to take on the responsibility of not only "compassing the souls" and "revival," but also "passing on the legacy." However, he is not doing it alone. "Together with fellow skaters, transcending nationality, we become one circle."

　Even when we are at the brink of despair, we find hope and look forward. New life is born and passed on to a new generation. Just like the meaning of the gerbera flower.

　The fourth key visual features a picture of a gerbera. For this ice show, stars are a symbol of hope. But what about the colorful flowers? I felt they might be a symbol of new life. What will each of us project onto these flowers?

　I wonder what the meaning of this flower is. I think about this while waiting for the start of "notte stellata 2026."

2025.12.15

Source: https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/tv/thema/figureskate/column/detail/20251215.shtml

Archived:

Yuzuru Hanyu's 15th Anniversary "A Sky Full of Stars": A Search for Repose, Rebirth, and Hope

Nippon Television Network Corporation and BS Nippon Co., Ltd. announced on the 11th that they will be holding the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026." The show will be held over three days, March 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2026, all at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture.

Spoiler

"Generating hope"

"notte stellata" started in March 2023 with the concept of sending hope to victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. It has now become an event that delivers hope not only to victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, but also to victims of disasters across the country.

　However, Yuzuru Hanyu, the professional figure skater who will be leading the show, has been in a "recharging period" since August 15th. In his own words, it's a maintenance period. Regarding the timing of his return, he stated on his official X account that it will be "around spring next year."

　Perhaps it's time to say it was a long-awaited event. On December 11th, the day "notte stellata" was announced, Hanyu updated his X with the message "We're restarting!" A few hours before that, he made the following comment about "notte stellata" through the PR office:

--On the occasion of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026."

Hanyu: I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, even if just while they're watching Notte Stellata.
　Notte Stellata is imbued with the desire to be the catalyst for that. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope we can transcend nationalities and become one circle, creating a single hope.

--About the event being held in the year marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Hanyu: I feel it is important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was and what we were able to learn because of it.

　The first show of 2023 was filled with encouragement for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and a prayer for the souls of the victims. The venue, Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21), was used as a morgue at the time of the disaster. Hanyu apparently struggled with the question, "Is it really okay for me to skate in this place?"

Message to children

　The second show in 2024 began with the following opening remarks:

"Today, we will do our best to support the children who were born 13 years ago (since the Great East Japan Earthquake) and are walking their paths with all their might."

　This message made it clear that Hanyu's thoughts were directed not only to the victims and disaster victims, but also to children born after March 11, 2011.

　The third show in 2025 featured a guest appearance by Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura, which garnered much attention. The story of "compassion" and "rebirth," born from the fusion and sublation of the talents of Mansai and Hanyu, signaled that notte stellata was entering a new phase.

　Just as I was about to start writing this column, an earthquake measuring 6+ on the Japanese seismic intensity scale struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture. Major damage occurred, particularly in Hachinohe City, and the affected areas are busy with recovery efforts ahead of the New Year.

　Torahiko Terada, an essayist and physicist who experienced the Great Kanto Earthquake, left behind the following words:

"From the perspective of someone involved in my research, the entire land of Japan is like a suspension bridge, and there is a very real possibility that the steel cables of that bridge could snap at any moment."

　A great scholar who likened Japan's land to a "suspension bridge" and a rare artist who aims to be a "bridge" connecting the past, present, and future of disaster-stricken areas through his performances. What would this great scholar, who has also written about the relationship between science and art, have thought if he had seen Hanyu perform? As the year comes to an end, my imagination runs wild.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:29:26Z

2025.12.12

Source: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/66638

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251212025730/https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/66638

Figure skating: Icon Yuzuru Hanyu to perform on 15th anniversary of mega quake

TOKYO - Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu will host his ice show commemorating the 15th anniversary of the devastating March 11 earthquake that struck his native northeastern Japan, organizers said Thursday.

Spoiler

The two-time Winter Olympic gold medalist will perform at the annual event at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu in his home prefecture of Miyagi, scheduled for March 7-9, for the fourth straight year.

The magnitude-9.0 quake and tsunami struck in 2011, claiming over 15,000 lives while ravaging Miyagi and neighboring Iwate and Fukushima prefectures, triggering a nuclear disaster.

"I'm finding it meaningful to pass on the hardship from the disaster, and things I was able to learn because of it," said the 31-year-old, who hails from Miyagi's capital, Sendai.

Hanyu's house was "completely destroyed" by the quake, and he was forced to spend time at an evacuation center. The show is named "notte stellata," meaning starry night in Italian, inspired by what he saw after the disaster.

"I hope we can produce a piece of hope together with my fellow skaters, transcending our nationalities and united," he said.

Hanyu became the first Asian to win the men's figure skating singles Olympic gold medal in Sochi in 2014 and added another gold four years later in Pyeongchang.

He finished fourth at the 2022 Beijing Games and retired from competition in July that year before turning professional, seeking new ways to express himself in skating exhibitions.

In February 2023, Hanyu became the first skater to perform solo at Tokyo Dome in a show attended by around 35,000 spectators.

2025.12.12

Source: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251211/p2a/00m/0sp/018000c

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20251212024454/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251211/p2a/00m/0sp/018000c

Superstar Yuzuru Hanyu to host annual ice skating show with core message of 'hope'

TOKYO -- Professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who secured two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, will host his annual ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026," aiming to share a message of hope from his home prefecture, which was affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Spoiler

The show's outline was announced by organizers on Dec. 11. This marks the event's fourth consecutive year since 2023. The event will take place over three days from March 7 to 9 at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture.

"Notte Stellata," meaning "starry night" in Italian, is one of the exhibition routines Hanyu performed during his competitive career. Born in Sendai, the Miyagi Prefecture capital, Hanyu was at an evacuation center following the major earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. That night, he said, as he looked up at the sky, he saw a beautiful, star-filled sky in the darkness caused by the blackout, which gave him a sense of hope despite the despair.

For the past three years, the show has been held in Miyagi around the earthquake's anniversary, featuring performances symbolizing "hope" to illuminate the affected areas. Last year, he performed his signature piece "Seimei" alongside kyogen actor Mansai Nomura. Regarding the upcoming event, Hanyu commented, "I want to create a circle of hope with fellow skaters, transcending nationalities."

Tickets will be available through a lottery system, with the first round of presales starting at noon on Dec. 24, the second round at noon on Jan. 5, 2026, and then general sales beginning at noon on Jan. 17, 2026. Additional performers besides Hanyu will be announced on the official website.

2025.12.11

Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/12/11/0019802438.shtml

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304014617/https://www.daily.co.jp/en/general/2025/12/11/0019802438.shtml

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata 2026" to be held in Miyagi next March, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. "I hope we can come together as one and create hope."

　It was announced on the 11th that the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata 2026," hosted by two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (31), will be held in March 2026. The show has been held in Hanyu's hometown of Miyagi since 2023, and this will be the fourth time. The show will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) from March 7th to 9th.

Spoiler

"Notte sellata" means "starry sky" in Italian, and is the program Hanyu performed at the exhibition at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, where he won back-to-back gold medals. The show's title was chosen after Hanyu himself felt hope when he saw the beautiful starry sky on a night when the power was out following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

2026 marks 15 years since the earthquake. Hanyu commented through the organizers, "I want people to feel hope, even if just while we're performing, or while they're watching Notte Stellata. I want to be the catalyst for that. That's what Notte Stellata is all about. Together with my fellow skaters, I hope we can transcend nationalities and become one circle, and create a single hope. I feel it's important to convey to children who were born after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to children who are too young to remember it, how terrible the disaster was, and what we've learned because of it."

2025.12.15

Source: https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/japanischer-eiskunstlaeufer-yuzuru-hanyu-macht-mit-neuer-show-auf-erdbebenfolgen-aufmerksam-370826/ (German)

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The show is meant to give hope.

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu draws attention to earthquake consequences with new show

The annual ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata" will once again take place in Miyagi Prefecture next year. The two-time Japanese Olympic champion hopes the event will convey a message of hope, rooted in the experiences following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

Spoiler

The organizers released initial details about the 2026 edition on December 11th. The event is scheduled to take place from March 7th to 9th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Rifu. This will be the fourth edition since 2023.

Concept of the event

"Notte Stellata" is one of the programs that Yuzuru Hanyu presented during his active competitive career. The Sendai-born athlete spent several days in an evacuation center after the 2011 earthquake. According to him, the sight of an unusually clear starry sky during a power outage was the most memorable experience of that time. This memory forms the thematic framework of his show, which has now been organized for the past three years around the anniversary of the disaster in Miyagi.

In previous editions, the producers focused on programs symbolizing hope and renewal. Last year, Hanyu shared the ice with Kyogen performer Mansai Nomura, presenting the piece "Seimei." For 2026, the figure skater announced his intention to collaborate with other international athletes on a contribution that further explores the theme of "hope."

Procedure and ticket overview

Tickets will again be sold via a lottery system. The first pre-sale begins on December 24th. A second round is scheduled to start on January 5th, 2026. Regular ticket sales will then begin on January 17th. The event organizers announced that additional athletes and figure skaters will be revealed on the show's official website soon.

Significance for Miyagi Prefecture

The Sekisui Heim Super Arena has been chosen as the venue for previous editions. The ice show format holds great significance for the region, as it serves as a reminder of the impact of the Tohoku earthquake and draws attention to the ongoing reconstruction efforts. By staging the event again, the show remains in the immediate vicinity of the areas severely affected by the 2011 earthquake.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:39:07Z

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2026.01.30

Source: https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/154879/

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304015015/https://deepedgeplus.kyodonews.jp/news/154879/

"Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" to be held in March. Special exhibition on Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City, commemorating the 15th anniversary of the earthquake.

　On the 30th, the Sendai City Tourism Strategy Division announced that it will hold an exhibition in collaboration with Winter Olympic figure skating champion and professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu , titled "Hanyu Yuzuru and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond." The exhibition will run from March 4th to 15th at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace inside the Kokusai Center Station on the Tozai Subway Line. Admission is free.

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Hanyu, a native of Sendai, has served as a Sendai Tourism Ambassador since 2014. This exhibition, held to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, will look back on Hanyu's journey from his competitive days to the present, while also promoting the appeal of Sendai City.

The exhibition will be held at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace's information corner on the first floor and indoor event space on the second floor. The information corner on the first floor will display Tanabata decorations based on the hakama and competitive outfit worn by Hanyu at Sendai Daiya when he received the People's Honor Award, as well as showing a tourism promotional video starring Hanyu, "#TadaimaSendai." The indoor event space on the second floor will feature a special exhibition that uses photographs to look back on the trajectory of Hanyu's activities over the 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.

　The special exhibition in the indoor event space on the second floor will require reservations for specified dates and times for all days, and admission will be by lottery. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 AM on February 4th until the 15th on a special website. The winners will be announced at 3:00 PM on February 20th.

"Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Towards Reconstruction and the Future Beyond"

[Period]
Wednesday, March 4th to Sunday, March 15th,
9:00am to 8:00pm (last entrance at 7:30pm)

[Venue]
Aoba no Kaze Terrace (Kokusai Center Station on the Tozai Subway Line)
1st floor information corner, 2nd floor indoor event space

[Admission fee]
Free

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:46:01Z

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2026.02.17

Source: https://news.hulu.jp/yuzuru-hanyu-notte-stellata-2026/

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304015237/https://news.hulu.jp/yuzuru-hanyu-notte-stellata-2026/

"Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" will be exclusively available for unlimited live streaming!

Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu's "Notte Stellata 2026"

The 2026 performance will be available exclusively on Hulu for unlimited viewing!
Anyone with a monthly Hulu membership can watch it!
March 7th (Sat) to March 9th (Mon): <Exclusive live broadcast of each performance>
March 11th (Wed) from 7 PM: <One-time repeat broadcast of the March 9th (Mon) performance> March 11th
(Wed) from 9 PM to March 22nd (Sun): <Catch up on all performances anytime you like>

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An ice show led by Yuzuru Hanyu.

A special event where Hanyu and other top skaters deliver hope through their performances.

15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, hope is once again spreading from the disaster-stricken areas

[Live streaming dates and times]
March 7th (Sat) 17:00~
March 8th (Sun) 16:00~
March 9th (Mon) 16:00~ <After the main program, there will be a bonus interview> Click here

to watch the live stream

[Repeat Streaming]
Wednesday, March 11th, 7:00 PM ~
*One-time repeat streaming of the performance on Monday, March 9th *
You can also watch the interview footage as a bonus video. Click here

to watch the repeat streaming

[Catch-up streaming]
Wednesday, March 11th, 9:00 PM - Sunday, March 22nd, 11:59 PM
*Same for all performances
* You can also watch the interview footage included as a bonus for streaming. Click here

to watch the catch-up streaming

[Performers]
Yuzuru Hanyu, Javier Fernandez, Jason Brown, Shaelyn Born-Tullock, Satoko Miyahara, Akiko Suzuki, Keiji Tanaka, Takahito Mura, Rika Hongo, Violetta Afanasyva, Tohoku Youth Orchestra (special guest)

[How to watch]
You can watch by signing up for a monthly Hulu membership.
*Unlike last year, the 2026 performance does not require a ticket purchase, but rather a monthly Hulu membership.
*Customers who are already monthly members do not need to register. Click here

to sign up for a monthly membership.

"Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026," an ice show hosted by professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture from Saturday, March 7th to Monday, March 9th. The show, which means "starry sky" in Italian, began in 2023 after Hanyu turned professional, and this year marks its fourth year. Hanyu, along with fellow world-class professional skaters, is delivering hope from the disaster-stricken area of Miyagi Prefecture.

The online video streaming service Hulu will exclusively broadcast live coverage of the three-day "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026" event starting Saturday, March 7th. In addition, the online video streaming service will stream a one-off live replay of the performance from Wednesday, March 11th (7:00 PM) (hereafter referred to as a repeat stream). All performances will be available for viewing anytime from 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11th. 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. With the desire to bring ice shows to as many people as possible, all Hulu monthly subscribers can watch all performances (three-day live stream, repeat stream, and catch-up stream) during the streaming period. Whether you're attending in person or not, you can enjoy the excitement and excitement.

This year, Hulu offers unlimited viewing of "Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata 2026"! In addition to exclusive live streaming of the three-day main performance starting on the 7th, we will also be streaming an exclusive live interview immediately after the final performance on the 9th as a streaming bonus! You'll be able to see Hanyu right after the performance and hear his precious voice before anyone else. Furthermore, on the 11th, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, there will be a repeat stream (streaming the 9th performance), and all performances will be available for unlimited viewing from 9:00 PM on the 11th to 11:59 PM on Sunday the 22nd. The bonus interview can also be viewed on repeat stream and catch-up stream.

"Notte Stellata" is a program Hanyu himself skated to during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics exhibition. The title, "Notte Stellata," means "starry sky" in Italian, and was chosen in reference to the hope he felt when he saw a star-filled sky amid the darkness and the loss of lifelines during the earthquake in his hometown of Sendai. This year marks the fourth annual show, featuring guests Javier Fernandez, Jason Brown, Shaelyn Born-Tullock, Satoko Miyahara, Akiko Suzuki, Keiji Tanaka, Takahito Mura, Rika Hongo, and Violetta Afanasyva, as well as special guest appearances by the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, based in the Tohoku region. Hanyu, along with these distinguished guests, will bring a ray of hope to Miyagi.

March 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Enjoy Hanyu, who continues to spread hope from his hometown of Miyagi, "anytime, anywhere, as many times as you like" for just 1,026 yen (tax included) per month during the unlimited viewing period.

2026.02.17

Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260217-OHT1T51218.html?page=1

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304062309/https://hochi.news/articles/20260217-OHT1T51218.html?page=1

Yuzuru Hanyu's "notte stelata 2026" to be exclusively live streamed on Hulu

It was announced on the 17th that the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stelata 2026" (March 7-9, at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi), hosted by professional skater Hanyu Yuzuru, will be exclusively streamed live and on repeat on Hulu.

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In addition to the exclusive live streaming of the three-day performance, an interview conducted immediately after the final performance on the 9th will also be streamed exclusively as a special bonus video. Furthermore, on the 11th, which marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the performance on the 9th will be rebroadcast, and all performances will be available for catch-up streaming from 9pm on the 11th until 11:59pm on the 22nd. The interview in the special video can also be viewed on the repeat and catch-up streaming.

　"Notte Stellata" is the program that Hanyu skated to in the exhibition at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in 2018. This year marks the fourth time the show has been performed, and guests include Javier Fernandez, Jason Brown, Shaelyn Born-Tullock, Satoko Miyahara, Akiko Suzuki, Keiji Tanaka, Takahito Mura, Rika Hongo, and Violeta Afanasyva, as well as special guest appearance by the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, which is based in Tohoku.

2026.02.17

Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2436857/full/

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304062541/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2436857/full/

Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show "notte stellata 2026" will be available exclusively on Hulu, spreading hope from Miyagi 15 years after the earthquake.

The ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026," hosted by professional figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru , will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi from March 7th to 9th. It has been announced that the show will be exclusively streamed live and available for unlimited viewing on the video streaming service Hulu.

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　This performance is a special ice show that Hanyu started in 2023 after turning professional, and this is the fourth time it has been held. The title, which means "A Sky Full of Stars" in Italian, refers to Hanyu's own experience of feeling hope when he saw the starry sky in the darkness at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Hulu will offer exclusive live broadcasts of each performance from March 7th to 9th, as well as a one-off live broadcast (repeat broadcast) of the final performance on the 9th from 7:00 PM on March 11th. Additionally, all performances will be available for catch-up streaming from 9:00 PM on the same day until 11:59 PM on the 22nd. An interview with Hanyu, which will be held immediately after the final performance, will also be available for exclusive live streaming as a bonus video, and will be available for viewing during the catch-up streaming period.

　As 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Hulu monthly members (1,026 yen per month, tax included) can watch all broadcasts at no additional cost.

　"Notte Stellata" is a program that Hanyu himself skated to in the exhibition at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. The performance will feature top skaters from Japan and abroad, including Javier Fernandez, Jason Brown, Shaelyn Born Tulloch, Miyahara Satoko , Suzuki Akiko , Tanaka Keiji , Mura Takahito, Hongo Rika, and Violeta Afanasyva. Special guests include the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, based in the Tohoku region, who will be performing on a special stage that combines music and acting.

2026.02.18

Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/202602180000358.html

Archived:

[Figure Skating] Yuzuru Hanyu's ice show "Notte Stellata" will be exclusively available on Hulu

Hulu has announced that it will be exclusively streaming the ice show "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata 2026" (March 7-9), which will be held at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena in his hometown of Miyagi, where professional ice skater Hanyu Yuzuru (31) will perform.

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The live stream will begin at 5 PM on March 7th, and at 4 PM on the 8th and 9th. An exclusive live interview will also be streamed after the performance on the 9th. A repeat of the performance on the 9th will be streamed from 7 PM on the 11th. All performances will be available for catch-up streaming at any time from 9 PM on the 11th to 11:59 PM on the 22nd. 2026 (Reiwa 8) marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and all performances will be available to Hulu monthly subscribers.

The show's title, "notte stellata," means "a sky full of stars" in Italian. Hanyu, then 16 years old, was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, along with his family in his hometown of Sendai, Miyagi. Filled with fear and despair, amidst the darkness caused by power outages in his transformed hometown, he looked up to the night sky and saw a sky full of shining stars. Finding a ray of hope in this sight, Hanyu created the show "Hanyu Yuzuru notte stellata" to pray for the recovery of the disaster-stricken areas from his hometown of Miyagi, and to deliver hope like the starry sky.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:49:11Z

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2026.03.03

Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260303115616/https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html

Exhibition showcasing Yuzuru Hanyu's career, including his costumes and Sendaihira hakama, to be held at the Sendai International Center from the 4th

The "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Towards Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" (sponsored by the city), which introduces the journey of professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, a native of Sendai, along with the charms of Sendai itself, will open on the 4th at Aoba no Kaze Terrace (Aoba Ward) near International Center Station on the city's Tozai Subway Line. The exhibition will run until the 15th.

The information corner on the first floor displays Hanyu's costumes and handwritten messages such as "I love Sendai," and also screens a promotional video for Sendai tourism.

In the indoor event space on the second floor, 98 photographs taken since 2011 will be exhibited, as well as the hakama made of “Sendaihira” silk fabric that Hanyu wore at his People’s Honor Award ceremony.

A preview for members of the press was held on the 3rd. Sendai Mayor Kazuko Kori emphasized, “This exhibition allows visitors to feel how Hanyu overcame the Great East Japan Earthquake to achieve success on the world stage, and how he continues to hold deep feelings for the disaster-affected areas.”

Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with last admission at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Advance registration via a special website is required to view the second-floor exhibition space.

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yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T01:57:24Z

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2026.03.03

Source: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260303khn000067.html

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304005808/https://artexhibition.jp/topics/news/20260303-AEJ2852159/

[Opening] "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Reconstruction and the Future Beyond" until March 15th (Sun) at Aoba no Kaze Terrace, International Center Station, Sendai City Subway Tozai Line

The "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Towards Reconstruction and the Future Beyond " will open on March 4th at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace at Kokusai Center Station on the Sendai Subway Tozai Line. We covered the preview held the day before.

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Various items related to Hanyu are on display, but the highlight is the haori he wore at the 2022 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where he appeared as a judge. On the gakuura, the decorative inner lining of the haori, where one can showcase particular attention to detail, the costume design from “SEIMEI” is depicted. It is said to have been created in a single, decisive brushstroke by a master Kyoto Yūzen artisan.

A dragonfly is depicted in the lower right corner. Dragonflies, which symbolize never retreating but always moving forward, were used as patterns on military equipment among military commanders as "victory insects" (kachigunmushi). This dragonfly represents Mr. Hanyu's unwavering spirit and his victorious attitude.

Also on display are streamers based on Hanyu's costume, which were created for the Sendai Tanabata Festival by Zuihoden, a temple dedicated to Date Masamune, as well as products on display that are collaborations between Hanyu and Sendaihira and Tamamushi lacquerware, traditional crafts of Miyagi Prefecture.

The information corner on the first floor displays the costume from "Pathétique" (Etude) that he performed in his short program (SP) in the season following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, the skates he was wearing while practicing at Ice Rink Sendai at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and a handwritten message he sent to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

You can look back on Hanyu's journey through around 100 photos taken by Sendai-born photographer Nao Noto, including those from the Olympics and ice shows after he turned professional. You can enter the first floor without prior reservations, but you must make a reservation in advance to enter the second floor (event space), where the haori coat, Zuihoden windsocks, and Noto's photographs are on display. Admission to both floors is free.

This exhibition will remind us of the deep connection between Hanyu and his hometown of Sendai. (Art Exhibition Navi Editorial Team)

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T02:00:18Z

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2026.03.03

Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/647380/

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Behind the scenes of the Olympic figure skating... Yuzuru Hanyu's plan had been steadily progressing. "You've got to be kidding me!" "This is heavenly good news!" Excitement abroad.

　The latest news about Yuzuru Hanyu, who has won consecutive Olympic gold medals in figure skating, has been released, and overseas fans are rejoicing, saying, "You've got to be kidding me!" and "This is good news that feels like a message from heaven!"

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　Choreographer David Wilson, known for his stellar collaboration with Hanyu, updated his Instagram with a photo of Hanyu smiling and making a peace sign during an online meeting.

　Wilson explained, "In early February, we worked on choreography on Zoom for the new program that Yuzu will perform at Notte Stellata 2026." As figure skating gained popularity at the Olympics, it appears that choreography for the ice show that Hanyu will lead was underway.

　Overseas fans are also excited by this news.

"Yesss!!!"
"David (Wilson) is truly our savior! I can't wait to see what miracles they create this year."
"Wow I can't wait to see his new program."
"OMG! This is goddamn good news! I can't wait to see that amazing skating again!"
"No way, I'm itching ."
"Thank you David for sharing our Yuzu."
"So awesome ."
"It's going to be another masterpiece."
"Yay! This is definitely going to be something special, as it always is. I can't wait!"
"I'm so happy we'll be able to see it!"

　The comments section was flooded with comments like these: "Towa Pharmaceutical presents Hanyu Yuzuru Notte Stellata 2026" will be held for three days from the 7th at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandi 21) in Miyagi.

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T02:59:04Z

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2026.03.04

Source: https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2026030400507

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304030023/https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2026030400507

Exhibition looking back on Hanyu's journey since the earthquake Sendai City [area]

An event sponsored by the city of Sendai to exhibit costumes and photos of Yuzuru Hanyu, a professional figure skater from Sendai who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, has begun at the Aoba no Kaze Terrace in Aoba Ward, Sendai City. The aim is to look back on Hanyu's activities over the 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and to promote the city's appeal. The event will run until the 15th.

　In addition to Hanyu's costumes, handwritten messages such as "I love Sendai," and around 100 photographs looking back on his career, the exhibition also includes a hakama made from Sendaihira, a traditional silk fabric from the city, which he wore at the award ceremony when he received the People's Honor Award in 2018.

　At a media preview, Mayor Kazuko Kori said, “You can feel that [he] has overcome the Great East Japan Earthquake, continues to be active, and still holds deep feelings for the affected areas, working toward reconstruction and a future beyond that.”

2026.03.04

Source: https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16396931

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304085518/https://www.khb-tv.co.jp/news/16396931

Special exhibition tracing Yuzuru Hanyu's journey 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake in Sendai's Aoba Ward

A special exhibition introducing the 15-year journey since the Great East Japan Earthquake of Yuzuru Hanyu, who himself was affected by the disaster yet has continued to encourage the disaster-stricken areas through achievements such as winning Olympic gold medals, has opened in Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

In a handwritten message, Hanyu expresses his heartfelt feelings for his hometown of Sendai.

Ahead of the exhibition’s opening, a preview event was held at Aoba no Kaze Terrace, located inside International Center Station on the Sendai City Subway Tozai Line.

The venue displays various items tracing Hanyu’s 15-year path since the disaster. Costumes he wore after the 2011 earthquake incorporate motifs symbolizing the sea and sunlight.

Hanyu won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s figure skating for Japan at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. At the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, he performed the now-legendary program “SEIMEI” and achieved back-to-back Olympic titles.

Sendai Mayor Kazuko Kori also attended the preview, her eyes shining as she viewed the meticulously crafted costumes.

Mayor Kori said, “We are very proud, and I believe this exhibition allows many people to truly feel that sentiment. I sincerely hope everyone will come and visit.”

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T03:05:07Z

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2026.03.04

Source: https://the-ans.jp/news/647959/

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Long-Awaited News Arrives in the Figure Skating World: For Yuzuru Hanyu…
Fans Flood Social Media with “Welcome Back!” Messages.

The ice show Towa Yakuhin presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026, starring Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time consecutive Olympic champion in figure skating, will open on March 7 at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi. Fans are overjoyed at the arrival of a star skater who came to Japan for the show.

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Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026

The ice show Towa Pharmaceutical presents Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026, starring Yuzuru Hanyu, the two-time consecutive Olympic champion in figure skating, will open on March 7 at the Sekisui Heim Super Arena (Grandy 21) in Miyagi. Fans are ecstatic at the arrival of the star skater who came to Japan for the show.

Jason Brown of the United States shared a selfie on the plane. The decorated skater, who won bronze in the team event at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, is also well known as a Japan enthusiast. He flashed a peace sign and a beaming smile.

On March 3, Brown posted the image on his X account, mentioning the event’s official account and adding the hashtags #YuzuruHanyu and #nottestellata.

Fans in Japan welcomed Brown as he headed to the show, posting comments such as:

“Welcome back, Jason!”

“We’ve been waiting — hope it’s a wonderful ice show.”

“Thank you for coming to Japan! Can’t wait to see the amazing skating from Hanyu and Jason!”

“Thank you for always keeping your heart close to Japan.”

“Yay, it’s Jason!”

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T06:02:27Z

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2026.03.02

Source: https://www.ntv.co.jp/topics/articles/19uaui5tshxjllsbrf.html

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260302082252/https://www.ntv.co.jp/topics/articles/19uaui5tshxjllsbrf.html

Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Requiem Dance" on 3.11 live on "news every."

Yuzuru Hanyu, who serves as a special messenger on Nippon Television's "news every." (broadcast from 15:50 to 19:00, excluding some regions), will appear live from the skating rink on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, marking 15 years since the earthquake and tsunami, to perform the "Requiem Dance." The live appearance is scheduled for around 16:00.

Spoiler

Hanyu was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. He was 16 years old and a first-year high school student when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck while he was practicing at a skating rink in Sendai. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family were forced to live in an evacuation center. Aftershocks struck repeatedly. Lifelines were cut off, and at times the family of four had to share two rice balls.

Three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, he won a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics and has since visited the disaster-stricken areas numerous times. His feelings for the disaster-stricken areas became one of the driving forces behind his second consecutive Olympic victory.

In 2023, he became the "news every. Special Messenger." He traveled to disaster-stricken areas around the country, delivering the voices of people who are looking forward despite difficulties, through the program "Yuzuru Hanyu's Message."

How will the boy, who was 16 years old at the time, face the disaster and how will he face the 3.11 disaster this year? We will be broadcasting live Hanyu's "Requiem Dance," in which he will inscribe his prayers for that day and his feelings over the past 15 years onto the ice.

2026.03.02

Source: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/culture/4b322f99878b49b7b3e55c0715e432e0

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Yuzuru Hanyu appears live on news every. from the skating rink on March 11th, marking 15 years since the earthquake, and performs "Requiem Dance."

Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu (31), who serves as a special messenger for Nippon Television's "news every." , will appear live from the skating rink on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the disaster, and perform the "Requiem Dance."

Spoiler

Hanyu, a native of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, was 16 years old and a first-year high school student when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck while he was practicing at a skating rink in Sendai. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family were forced to live in an evacuation shelter. With lifelines cut off, the family of four sometimes shared two rice balls.

Three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, after winning a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, he has visited the disaster-stricken areas numerous times. His feelings for the affected areas were one of the driving forces behind his two consecutive Olympic victories.

In 2023, he will become a "news every. Special Messenger." He has traveled to disaster-stricken areas all over the country, delivering the voices of people who are looking forward despite difficulties in "Hanyu Yuzuru's Message."

How will Hanyu, who was 16 years old at the time, face the disaster and how will he face 3.11 this year? "News Every." will broadcast live Hanyu's "Requiem Dance," in which he will inscribe his prayers for that day and his feelings over the past 15 years on the ice. (Hanyu Yuzuru's live appearance is scheduled to air around 4 p.m.)

yuzurujenn · 2026-03-04T06:05:50Z

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2026.03.02

Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20260301-OHT1T51398.html?page=1

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304060306/https://hochi.news/articles/20260301-OHT1T51398.html?page=1

Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Requiem Dance" live on March 11, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Nippon Television announced on the 2nd that professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who serves as a special messenger on Nippon Television's "news every.", will appear live from the skating rink on March 11th, 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, to perform a "requiem dance."

Spoiler

Hanyu, who is originally from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, was 16 years old and a first-year high school student when the disaster struck while he was practicing at a skating rink in Sendai. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family were forced to live in an evacuation center. Lifelines were cut off, and the family of four sometimes had to share two rice balls a day.

　After winning the gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Hanyu visited disaster-stricken areas numerous times. Since 2023, he has been appointed as a special messenger for "news every.", visiting disaster-stricken areas all over the country and delivering the voices of people who are looking forward despite difficulties in the form of "Hanyu Yuzuru's Message."

　Just before that, from the 7th to the 9th, he will be appearing as the lead in the ice show "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2026" (Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Miyagi). The show, themed on the launch of hope, will be held for the fourth consecutive year. With a strong desire not to let the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake fade from memory, he continues to skate in his hometown.

2026.03.02

Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2026/03/02/articles/20260301s00041000308000c.html

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260304060715/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2026/03/02/articles/20260301s00041000308000c.html

Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Requiem Dance" live on March 11th, 15 years after the disaster, praying from the ice on "news every."

Yuzuru Hanyu (31), a professional figure skater who won consecutive gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, will appear live on Nippon Television's "news every." on the 11th, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Spoiler

During the program, Hanyu will perform a live "Requiem Dance" from the skating rink. Hanyu, who has served as the program's "Special Messenger" since 2023, will offer a prayer from the ice on the milestone anniversary of March 11th.

　Hanyu, a native of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, was 16 years old and a first-year high school student when the disaster struck. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family of four experienced the harsh conditions of living in an evacuation shelter, sharing two rice balls a day. His strong feelings for the disaster-stricken areas were a major driving force behind his subsequent two consecutive Olympic victories.

　Hanyu has visited the disaster-stricken areas numerous times. Even after assuming his role as messenger, he has continued to convey the voices of people who are looking forward despite adversity through the program. How will this 16-year-old boy deal with the disaster and face this year's March 11th? His appearance on "news every." will likely draw much attention as he inscribes his 15 years of feelings on the ice.

　Hanyu's appearance on "news every." will air from 3:50 PM to 7:00 PM on the 11th (excluding some regions). Hanyu's live appearance is scheduled for around 4:00 p.m.

2026.03.02

Source: https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2439195/full/

Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20260301222324/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2439195/full/

Yuzuru Hanyu's "Requiem Dance" in Sendai on March 11th to be broadcast live on "news every."

Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will appear as a special messenger on the March 11th broadcast of Nippon Television's "news every." (3:50pm - 7:00pm *excluding some areas). On the same day, marking 15 years since the earthquake, he will appear live from the skating rink and perform a "requiem dance."

Spoiler

Hanyu was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. He was 16 years old and a first-year high school student when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck. He was practicing at a skating rink in Sendai when the disaster struck. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family were forced to live in an evacuation center. There were numerous aftershocks, and lifelines were cut off, so the family of four sometimes had to share two rice balls.

　Three years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, he won a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, and has since visited the disaster-stricken areas numerous times. His feelings for the affected areas were one of the driving forces behind his second consecutive Olympic victory.

　From 2023, he will serve as the program's special messenger. He has traveled to areas affected by earthquakes and other disasters around the country, delivering the voices of people who are looking forward despite difficulties in his "Yuzuru Hanyu: A Message." How will the boy, who was 16 at the time, face the disaster and face this year's March 11th? We will be broadcasting live Hanyu's "Requiem Dance," in which he inscribes his prayers and 15 years of thoughts onto the ice.

2026.03.02

Source: https://www.tvguide.or.jp/news/news-4443540/

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Yuzuru Hanyu performs "Requiem Dance" on 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

On March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu will appear live on the Nippon Television news program " news every. " (Monday to Friday, 3:50 p.m., excluding some areas) and perform a "requiem dance" from the skating rink.

Spoiler

Hanyu, a native of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, was 16 years old when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck while he was practicing at an ice rink. His home was completely destroyed, and he and his family were forced to live in an evacuation shelter. With lifelines cut off, they helped each other overcome the difficulties. Three years after the disaster, he won a gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, and has since visited the disaster-stricken areas numerous times, and his feelings for the affected areas became one of the driving forces behind his two consecutive Olympic victories. From 2023, he will serve as a "news every. Special Messenger," visiting disaster-stricken areas around the country, and delivering the voices of people who are looking forward despite difficulties.

　How will Hanyu, who was 16 years old at the time, deal with the disaster and face this year's 3.11? In his live performance of "Requiem Dance," he will inscribe on the ice his prayers for that day and his thoughts over the past 15 years. Hanyu's live performance is scheduled to air around 4:00 PM.

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