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Message from Yukari Nakano

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

On the Ice
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Yukari Nakano has announced her retirement officially. Here is her message to fans.

in English
http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/index.html

As for the potpourries which Yukari's mother mentioned were her( I mean Yukari's mother) handmade. The lavendor used for the potpourries were picked from Yukari's mother's garden. She made the potpourries for selling at the ice shows in order to raise funds for Yukari's costume.

http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/jbn090520.html
http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/jbn080921.html

Thanks to the earnings of the potpourries, Yukari could supplement the expenses for her "Firebird" costume which was her mother's handmade, too.

This is in Japanese only
http://yukarinakano.jp/ja/journal/jbn091102.html

Yukari said " I know some people have opinions (may mean criticism) about my "firebird" costume, but I like it. I'm happy to skate wearing my mother's handmade costume."


I looooove you, Yukari!
 
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iluvtodd

iluvtodd

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Country
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Aw ... I'll miss her. I always loved her skating, and never minded her leg wrap. Wishing her the best in her future!
 
janetfan

janetfan

Match Penalty
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May 15, 2009
I always thought Yukari's LP at '08 Worlds was such a great performance and had I been judging that day Yukari would have medaled.

Wishing her all the best.
 
demarinis5

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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Joined
Jan 23, 2004
Yukari always had great programs, beautiful spins and she had a way of engaging the audience. I felt so bad for her when she did not make the Olympic team. I will miss this very talented young lady. Best of luck to her. I am sure she will be successful in the future.
 
Spun Silver

Spun Silver

Joined
Mar 14, 2006
What a way to go out. I loved that Firebird program - including the costume. Brava, Yukari!

She's a class act. All the best to her as she builds her new career!
 
MikiAndoFan#1

MikiAndoFan#1

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Jul 30, 2009
I'm going to miss her so much! And I always loved her Firebird LP, including the costume! And I never had a problem with her leg wrap.

Good-bye, Donut Queen!

<3
 
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chloepoco

Medalist
Joined
Nov 1, 2009
Morning Glory said:
Yukari Nakano has announced her retirement officially. Here is her message to fans.

in English
http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/index.html

As for the potpourries which Yukari's mother mentioned were her( I mean Yukari's mother) handmade. The lavendor used for the potpourries were picked from Yukari's mother's garden. She made the potpourries for selling at the ice shows in order to raise funds for Yukari's costume.

http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/jbn090520.html
http://yukarinakano.jp/en/journal/jbn080921.html

Thanks to the earnings of the potpourries, Yukari could supplement the expenses for her "Firebird" costume which was her mother's handmade, too.

This is in Japanese only
http://yukarinakano.jp/ja/journal/jbn091102.html

Yukari said " I know some people have opinions (may mean criticism) about my "firebird" costume, but I like it. I'm happy to skate wearing my mother's handmade costume."


I looooove you, Yukari!
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What a beautiful story about the potpourri and the costume!
 
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figuristka

Medalist
Joined
Dec 15, 2003
I agree, that's a touching story about the potpourries bags her mother made to help pay for her customes. In a way iam sad i won't see her again as i think she was a very talented skater. the competition is so difficult in Japan with the ladies. She will be remembered. hopefully she can skate in a few japanese show also.
 
Nadia01

Nadia01

Final Flight
Joined
Nov 10, 2009
Iscariot said:
Such a shame!:cry: Her Giselle program was exquisite, one of my favorite programs ever
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ITA.

I'm so sad to see her retire, but given the politics & fierce competition w/in the Japanese FS, I can see why she wishes to retire.
 
ana

ana

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Jan 16, 2010
Such a shame!:cry: She was one of my favourite skater. Good luck for her new career!
 
museksk8r

museksk8r

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Oct 31, 2006
Country
United-States
Yukari will be missed by me for sure! I love her smile and the positive energy and joy that she brings to the ice. I'm especially sad that her career has been cut short because I really feel she was starting to come into her own last season with Giselle and this season with her Firebird. Those are by far my two favorite programs of her's; unfortunately, injuries have really taken their toll on this talented and beautiful skater. I wish her success in all her future endeavors :love:, but being in the USA, I'm sad that I may never see her and other international retirees again. :cry:
 
Wicked

Wicked

Final Flight
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May 26, 2009
Gotta admit it, the leg wrap drove me nuts. But I loved her Firebird program including the costume! Much happiness to Yukari!
 
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Thomas_C

Rinkside
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Dec 25, 2009
I am really sad to hear that Nakano Yukari has decided to retire. I had hoped to watch the 24 year old - one of the few ladies who is able to master the triple axel - at the World championships in Turin. It must be bitter for her that she had been overlooked by the JSF for the Olympics - her big dream since her childhood remains unfulfilled. My best wishes for your future, Yukari-san!
 
Tinymavy15

Tinymavy15

Sinnerman for the win
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Dec 28, 2006
Yukuri never got the credit she deserved. We all forget about her beautiful triple Axel and she was certainly one of the best spinners of the decade.
 
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