Choreographer Benoit Richaud and coach Brian Orser, who have both worked with top Japanese skaters, also received accolades at the annual skating awards gala.
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“Yuzuru Hanyu is my favorite skater. He was a big training point for me, because his face can be the most difficult to draw,” the artist...
The move is somewhat puzzling, considering the innovative and iconic programs Richaud created for her since they began working together in 2017.
Inspired by standouts Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno and others, the teenager strives for greatness in the sport while pursuing ambitious educational goals.
The transformation of Sakamoto and Uno from talented, successful performers on the global stage into world champions has been a thrill to watch, the columnist writes.
“Hanyu showed us that he is not just a skater. He is a legend. What he tried to do was not just for himself, it’s to...
Sakamoto is a wonderful example of the Japanese values of duty, honor and respect.
Hatakawa, who began skating at age 6, has used her admiration for Japanese stars Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno as inspiration over the years.
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