Yuzuru Hanyu Skates to Support Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Efforts; ‘I Want to Use my Fame in a Positive Way’
15:32 JST, September 16, 2024
KANAZAWA – Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu performed at a charity exhibition in Kanazawa on Sunday.
The event was held to support recovery efforts following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and was sponsored by companies such as NTT Docomo Inc., Hanyu captivated invited elementary school students from Ishikawa Prefecture and others with an elegant performance to the famous Yumi Matsutoya song, “Haru-yo, Koi.”
“I want to use my fame in a positive way to help [the victims]. I skated hoping to spread smiles, even just a little,” said Hanyu.
In addition to Hanyu’s performance, a taiko drum group from Wajima participated via live stream. The exhibition was broadcast online for a fee, with all proceeds being donated to Ishikawa Prefecture.
"Society" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Malaysia Growing in Popularity as Destination for Studying Abroad; British-style Education Available at Low Cost
-
‘Women Over 30 Would Have Uteruses Removed’; Remarks of CPJ Leader, Novelist Naoki Hyakuta Get Wide Attention
-
Typhoon Kong-rey to Reach South of Japan’s Okinawa on Thursday; JWA Urges High Alert for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain
-
Typhoon Kong-rey Expected to Turn into Tropical Storm after Possible Pass Over Taiwan
-
Typhoon Kong-rey to Approach Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands on Thursday
JN ACCESS RANKING
- Streaming Services Boost Anime Popularity Overseas; Former ‘Geeky’ Interest More Beloved Among Gen Z than 3 Major U.S. Sports
- G20 Sees Soft Landing for Global Economy; Leaders Pledge to Resist Protectionism as Trump Calls for Imported Goods Flat Tariff
- Chinese Rights Lawyer’s Wife Seeks Support in Japan; Sophie Luo Calls for Beijing to Free Ding Jiaxi, Xu Zhiyong
- Malaysia Growing in Popularity as Destination for Studying Abroad; British-style Education Available at Low Cost
- ‘Women Over 30 Would Have Uteruses Removed’; Remarks of CPJ Leader, Novelist Naoki Hyakuta Get Wide Attention