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Your Asian Open Trophy medalists ... Mako Yamashita, Sota Yamamoto, Yuna Shiraiwa #山下真瑚 #山本草太 #白岩優奈 (magicaleggplant.tumblr.com photo)
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu at practice in the main rink in Pyeongchang on the morning of the short program. Just hours away from one of the biggest moments of his career, Yuzu is the picture of calm. (Georgina Bright Photo) #羽生結弦
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Bourne noted Hanyu’s genius making ‘Seimei’ japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08… #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a nice compilation video about Yuzu entitled "The Greatest Skater in the World." Well done and worth watching. youtu.be/T-XIBLpPWCk #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu warming up in the main rink in Pyeongchang on the morning of the free skate. He usually skates a few quick laps around the rink at first. (Georgina Bright Photo) #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu's winning free skate from the world junior championships in The Hague in 2010. He came from third place after the short program to win his first world title. youtu.be/q6bTUsWZ8PA #羽生結弦
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The print edition of this week's Ice Time ... japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08… #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is an interview Yuzu did with pianist Kanon Matsuda last year where he discusses "Seimei" and music. Interview is subtitled in English. Very interesting and worth watching. youtu.be/eCpblJDoF6E #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu's free skate to "Romeo and Juliet" at the 2012 worlds in Nice where he earned his first senior worlds medal. He came from 7th after the short program to make the podium. This program remains special to many. youtu.be/aK3MJxS_--E #羽生結弦
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Some news from Kazakhstan ... The government announced there will be a skating academy opened in Denis Ten's honor and an annual international skating event will be held in his memory. My remembrance of Denis from last month. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/07… #デニステン
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a nice compilation video of Yuzu's signature moves and iconic elements. Very well done and worth watching. youtu.be/aair5RawPV0 #羽生結弦
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Which characteristic about Yuzu appeals to you most? 羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is fancam view of Yuzu's Olympic record short program in Pyeongchang. This person was actually sitting in the front row of the stands, so the view is unusually close. Check it out. (Georgina Bright Photo) youtu.be/EgPe_aKI68o #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a nice compilation video of several of Yuzu's famous moves in slow motion. Very well done and worth watching. youtu.be/jYoGHg_KWEc #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a fancam view of Yuzu's exhibition program to "Notte Stellata" at the Cup of Russia in 2017. The person is close to the ice. Worth watching. youtu.be/QD1k-zsEsGw #羽生結弦
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My exclusive interview with legendary choreographer David Wilson will appear in next Wednesday's print edition (August 22) of The Japan Times. Will be uploaded on Tuesday evening. This is one you are going to want to read. #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... Hard to believe, but it was 6 months ago today that Yuzu won his 2nd Olympic gold in Pyeongchang. Time flies. Have another look at the free skate that returned him to the pinnacle of skating. youtu.be/23EfsN7vEOA #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu's short program "Parisienne Walkways" from the 2012 Skate America. Yuzu finished 2nd in his only appearance in this Grand Prix. Many fans really like this program. youtu.be/B6RRKS-6DVY #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a nice compilation video of all of Yuzu's free skates since 2006. Well done and worth watching. youtu.be/S32Iyl0ktME #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu's world record short program "Parisian Walkways" from the Sochi Olympics. "He is so exciting to watch because there is a casualness about him," said one of the commentators." youtu.be/Frno_5qKkjU #羽生結弦
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Posting my exclusive interview with legendary choreographer David Wilson in a few hours. He discusses his work with Yuzu, relationship with Yuna, long partnership with Brian, and reveals his skating idol. Also thoughts on Midori, Miki, Patrick, Javi and much more. #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is Yuzu's free skate from the 2015 NHK Trophy when he became the first skater to break the 300 total point mark with 322.40. I saw this in person. I still remember the elation I felt on the ride back to the hotel afterward. youtu.be/0j07i-cqZgg #羽生結弦
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Choreography legend David Wilson a man in demand japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08… #羽生結弦
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Today's Yuzu ... This is a compilation video of Yuzu reacting to his world record scores over the years. Nicely done and worth watching. youtu.be/MHF2sLbI7D4 #羽生結弦
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The Print edition of this week's Ice Time ... japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/08… #羽生結弦
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