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So happy to see Shoma resting up and a video that features Toro! Those puppies adore Demi-san!
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Aww, such a cute video with Toro! The one I feel sorry for is Baron kun! It seems like Shoma never pays attention to him and even pushes him away. Baron is a brat, but he's such a CUTE brat! 
And he really is a handsome boy.
Jerrymouse, you will have a VERY hard time choosing photos for your photo book! I wonder if people from overseas would be able to order. I know many times they don't accept overseas credit cards.
Yuumagical, I have only been in Mitsuwa once, but it was a very cool store. Mainly, the one by me is a grocery store, but it has a lot of other stuff -- food stands, a book store, a few restaurants...Sho and Itsuki shopped at Whole Foods too.
And he really is a handsome boy.Jerrymouse, you will have a VERY hard time choosing photos for your photo book! I wonder if people from overseas would be able to order. I know many times they don't accept overseas credit cards.
Yuumagical, I have only been in Mitsuwa once, but it was a very cool store. Mainly, the one by me is a grocery store, but it has a lot of other stuff -- food stands, a book store, a few restaurants...Sho and Itsuki shopped at Whole Foods too.
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Baron is a more aggressive dog full of energy. He is a gorgeous boy, I agree. But, he's still sort of a puppy and wants attention and can't compete with those who get on the lap first! An is a baby who just wants to be hugged and cuddled and doesn't get enough, IMO. They are all pretty good for being such a large group of active, young dogs. They're well cared for and groomed which makes them that much more endearing.Aww, such a cute video with Toro! The one I feel sorry for is Baron kun! It seems like Shoma never pays attention to him and even pushes him away. Baron is a brat, but he's such a CUTE brat!
Jerrymouse, you will have a VERY hard time choosing photos for your photo book! I wonder if people from overseas would be able to order. I know many times they don't accept overseas credit cards.
Yuumagical, I have only been in Mitsuwa once, but it was a very cool store. Mainly, the one by me is a grocery store, but it has a lot of other stuff -- food stands, a book store, a few restaurants...Sho and Itsuki shopped at Whole Foods too.
How can one choose from such great photography? I'm probably never going to get to see Sho with my camera so I'll enjoy those who can and be grateful they share what they have.
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The way I understand it, Japanese people don't exactly put religious practices on a pedestal or set boundaries for religious practices in the same way many do in the West. An individual Japanese person may go to a Shinto shrine for coming-of-age ceremonies and a Buddhist temple for funerals and not see any contradiction in it whatsoever. Heck, that same Japanese person may even go to a Christian church to get married, despite Christians only making up 1.5% of Japan's population! It's true that many Japanese people aren't religious, but it appears to me that there is still a general respect for religious traditions to the point where they are done for the sake of tradition, even if an individual may not believe in them.
Interestingly enough, there is a famous Buddhist temple, the Osu Kannon temple, right across the street from the Nagoya Sports Center, the ice rink where Shoma first started skating. I wonder if he may have gone there to pray for good skating...
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Does anyone know how old Rio Nakata is? I ask on the Shoma thread because I saw images of Rio and Shoma in the same ice show recently. On Instagram there was a comment that Rio said how he looks up to Shoma. He looks like his 10 when he probably is a teenager. He is baby faced just like Shoma.
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It’s a beautiful aspect of Japanese culture isn’t it?
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Rio is thirteen years old and his mother is British.
Yes, he admires Shoma.
He has chosen his role model wisely!
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So about a week ago Shoma talked about how if the 2030 Olympics were to be in Japan he would want to be there to represent Team Japan. 8 years away but it isn’t impossible. That would be a 4th Olympics for him. He has already been to 2. He could definitely make the next 2 as well because of his determination and dedication to his personal growth but also because of how much he loves figure skating. You can do it Shoma!
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Ahaha he did say that but it's more like... if he can
He expressed quite a doubt himself about it 
shomagravity on Twitter did a thread translating the video!Honestly, I would rather Shoma participate in 2030 Olympics as a figure skating commentator (and Olympic torch-bearer of course, he missed his chance to carry the torch for Tokyo 2020/2021 because of mandatory quarantine after Worlds and WTT 2021). His thoughts and insights about skating have been very perceptive, and I'd love to hear him talk about the sport and other skaters!
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ooh, there's an idea! I'm guessing he might do better (or at least be more confident... which sometimes is the same thing...) with a review style where he could have some time to put his thoughts together than on-the-spot commentary. But then again, he may have plenty of thoughts already put together, if only someone would ask to hear them (and he also might not be fazed by live commentary. I'm just thinking how I would feel, really, since I see myself in him somewhat). Either way, I'm sure he would come up with some valuable and interesting observations!
I can't wait either. It will be an odd season without Russia. However, Shoma has no Russian men in the same stratosphere as him. His main competition will be from Japan but I feel this is Shoma's year to shine technically and to consolidate his position as the best artist.
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I hope the media doesn’t get to be like what it is with Yuzuru for Shoma. I’m not trying to compare Shoma to Yuzuru at all when I say this.Good morning to World Champion and most-decorated figure skating Olympian of Japan. Hard to believe it's already been 6 months since we were able to see him climb on that Oly podium. Can't wait for the season to start!
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If I had to pick I’d say Shoma, Kazuki and Yuma are the 3 from Japan that are going to really bring it with the competition for Japan. I hope all 3 of them get on the podium.
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I'd agree with these three. I also thought Shun Sato looked really good last year at Skate America, until he (most unfortunately!) dislocated his shoulder. Hate to see a newbie with injuries already, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see how he does this season...Shoma doesn't need to be the victim of a media circus. Who wants to live like that.
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I think the biggest threat for Shoma will be Yuma, the others are still at a minor level in my opinion. Let's hope media will let Shoma be...
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I agree about the top 3 and Shun is hopefully recovering and will be a force. He's competitive and He and Yuma battled it out in Juniors but Yuma then took off like a rocket in Seniors.Contenders for the top 5 might also be Kao Miura and Sota Yamamoto. Sota is with coach Fluffy now and from recent reports from a comp in Japan, he looked strong in his SP. His FS has been a concern, though, and Kao had a great year last year. Hope this group with all its depth will push each other in a healthy way to give their fans a great year.
Shoma, Yuma, Kazuki-the dream team.
Shoma, Yuma, Kazuki-the dream team.
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