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YUZURU HANYU

Yuzuru Hanyu, seen during the Beijing Games in 2022, is a two-time Olympic champion.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Jan 29, 2026
Japan¡¯s rich Olympic figure skating history inspires new generation
Skating is hugely popular in Japan, where children as young as three can be seen taking their first tottering steps onto the ice at rinks nationwide.
Yuzuru Hanyu smiles during an interview in his hometown of Sendai in between performances of his latest tour, Ice Story.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Jan 11, 2025
30 minutes with Yuzuru Hanyu
The two-time Olympic champion exited the competitive arena in 2022. His overall career goal ¡ª?to make spectators say ¡°wow¡± ¡ª has not changed.
Yuzuru Hanyu attends a photo session in Tokyo in September 2022.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Aug 5, 2023
Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu announces marriage
Hanyu, who did not reveal the identity of his partner, said he will continue to skate to show the best version of himself.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 28, 2022
Images of 2022: Sports
From the wintry slopes of the Beijing Games to the heat on the pitches of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Japan has had plenty to celebrate in the world of sports over the past 12 months.
Figure Skating
Aug 12, 2022
Yuzuru Hanyu speaks about transition into pro skater
Figure skating great Yuzuru Hanyu has opened up about his thoughts and aims as a professional performer.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 22, 2022
An ice skating superstar steps down
Yuzuru Hanyu, who recently announced his retirement, redefined the sport of skating.
Figure Skating
Jul 19, 2022
In pictures: The brilliant competitive career of Yuzuru Hanyu
Moments from the brilliant career of figure-skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu.
Figure Skating
Jul 19, 2022
Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to illustrious 12-year senior career
The figure skating legend has ended months of speculation over whether he would contest the upcoming ISU Grand Prix season and begin a quest for a potential fourth Winter Games berth.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 20, 2022
Controversial Beijing Olympics reach finish line
Japan had its best-ever showing at a Winter Games with 18 medals in an event that will be remembered for its complicated circumstances as much as its thrilling athletic displays.
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022
Yuma Kagiyama and Shoma Uno hoping to reach even greater heights after Beijing success
After finishing on the Beijing 2022 men¡¯s figure skating podium, silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama and bronze-winning Shoma Uno are looking forward to spending much more time with each other.
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2022
Nathan Chen captures gold as Yuzuru Hanyu falls short in bid to make history
Nathan Chen tops the podium as Yuma Kagiyama claims the silver medal and Shoma Uno earns bronze.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2022
Rivals and new faces shine as Yuzuru Hanyu misses mark
Hanyu¡¯s potential third straight Olympic gold may be in doubt after Nathan Chen walked out of the Capital Indoor Arena as the clear leader in a talented pack.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2022
Meet the ¡®fanyus,¡¯ the passionate yet chaotic force behind Yuzuru Hanyu
The two-time Olympic champion¡¯s fandom, which spans borders, cultures and generations, is one of figure skating¡¯s most passionate ¡ª and polarizing.
Japan Times
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Feb 6, 2022
Japan¡¯s star figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu tops Games¡¯ mascot in popularity
On Weibo, the phrase ¡®The time for Hanyu to compete is set¡¯ was number one by Sunday evening, with fawning fans pouring out their admiration for the ¡®Ice Prince.¡¯
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2022
The top rivalries to watch at the Beijing Olympics
For every big-name athlete or team at the Beijing Games, there is someone standing in the way of victory.
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2022
What to watch at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Catch up on five key storylines to keep an eye on at the Games over the next couple of weeks.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2022
Quad axel remains among figure skating¡¯s most elusive and sought after prizes
¡®Maybe a good analogy is it¡¯s less scary falling off a cliff backwards than forwards. A lot of skaters are not fans of the axel for that reason.¡¯
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 1, 2022
Absence of Yuzuru Hanyu fans at Beijing 2022 a relief for Xi¡¯s Pooh-paranoid censors
One of the Games¡¯ recent buzzworthy moments, the tossing of hundreds of stuffed bears onto the ice following Hanyu¡¯s performances, will be missing from the Olympics this year.
Figure Skating
Jan 24, 2022
Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen expected to take center stage in Beijing
A rivalry that fizzled out in Pyeongchang four years ago may produce fireworks at the Beijing Games when two-time defending Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu battles American Nathan Chen in his quest for more figure skating glory.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 14, 2020
Yuma Kagiyama¡¯s rocket to stardom continues at Youth Olympics
In the biggest competition of his career, Yuma Kagiyama rose to the occasion and gave the performance of his life on Sunday.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

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Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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