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REALIVE, April 11 and 12 - Yuzuru Hanyu's new show

Here's a non-comprehensive list of events of interest related to Yuzu and figure skating going on in Sendai just in time for those arriving in the city to watch the show, whether from Japan or abroad. New ones are added almost every day.
As one of Japanese posters put it, Sendai is buzzing with excitement. :jump3::nana::rock:

 
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And here's somewhat more comprehensive list of events of interest accompanying the show published originally in Japanese but you can easily translate it to English using X built-in translation tool. Here it comes done for you!

https://x.com/_irenenews/status/2040746368206262451

Sendai Station from April 10th to 12th next week is festival time
We've compiled related info we've gathered (plus a little extra) on surrounding events, souvenirs, and more
For those heading to #REALIVE, travelers, and locals nearby, we'll be waiting for you at cherry-blossom-filled "City of Trees" Sendai Station #YuzuruHanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Toward Recovery and a Future Beyond-https://hanyu-sendai-ex.jp

Sendai Station eBeanS 3F (directly connected to South Exit 2 of Sendai Station subway, across from Hotel Metropolitan)
The Sendai City-hosted exhibition (free admission) that was tough to book during its March run is back with an encore right by Sendai Station!! It reportedly includes displays of additional panels for NOTTE STELLATA 2026, so even if you've seen it once, it's a must-see #IRENEShop #EspalSendai POPUP Storehttps://s-pal.jp/sendai/event/#event103743

Station building "Espal" main building 3F, next to central escalator (near Kumazawa Shoten)
First-time POPUP appearance Popular IRENE gloves, crunchy candy, and full lineup on sale! Featuring a handwritten comment board from Yuzuru Hanyu, plus signatures from Shun Sato, Mone Chiba, and others on display

On the 12th at 11 AM, Taichi Kaizuka from the Mainichi Shimbun @taichi_kaizuka who provided the photo for the "Happy Birthday Yuzuru Board" we did at IRENE Shop before, will make an appearance to share the sentiment of "Thank you to everyone who participated in or viewed the board." Participants and viewers of the message board, please come by (For those visiting on the 10th or 11th, we'll accept messages and such)

Photo Collection "Feather" Touring Panel Exhibition https://x.com/kuma_sendai/status/2040369992332607905?s=46
Kumazawa Shoten (Station building "Espal" main building 3F)
Running April 6 to April 30! The stunning panel display of photographer Toru Yaguchi's @yaguchi_toru photo collection "Feather" features different photos from the ones shown at Kinokuniya Sendai until March The limited signed copies are sure to sell out fast For details, check with Kumazawa Shoten Espal Sendai @kuma_sendai

By the way, right next to Kumazawa Shoten, everyone's favorite Hachi @maidohachi is apparently standing by with an upgraded version of "YUZU Cream Soda," which has us super intrigued too Kasho Sangen-san (Sendai specialties like "Hagino Tsuki" and "Date Emakimono," etc.) https://sanzen.co.jp

Station building "Espal" main building B1F "Ekichika Omiyage Street" Station building "Espal" east building 2F "Date no Komichi" (Kasho Sangen Trad) Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" (JR Sendai Station 2F, near central gate)
Kasho Sangen-san @kashosanzen , who also handles signage for #IceRinkSendai, will be selling at their two permanent Espal stores plus the event space "Hare Machi Court" (near Sendai Station 2F central gate, former tourist info center site) By the way, we've been ultra-ultra-ultra recommending their "zunda red bean butter mochi" for a while now

Kazunori Ikeda-san (Coelacanth Monaka)https://kazunoriikeda.com Station building "Espal" east building 2F (near east gate) Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" (JR Sendai Station 2F, near central gate) Kazunori Ikeda-san, whose coelacanth monaka is a huge hit, will have their event setup at Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" Note that it's a different location from March Their super popular "yuzu canned goods" will only be available at Hare Machi Court, and if it gets crowded, they'll switch to a numbered ticket system.The permanent Espal east building coelacanth monaka is limited quantity, ending when they run out, so please be careful
For details, head to Instagram https://instagram.com/kazunoriikedaindividuel/?hl=ja

【Bonus】Kourakuen-san Izumi Ward Office Front Store https://kourakuen.co.jp
Near Izumi Chuo Station on the Namboku Subway LineIn March, it was super packed with next-gen president Executive Director Haga
@haga19761214 personally serving customers! He's slated to appear again this time, so it'll likely stay a hot spot.

The yuzu cherry blossoms at Nanakita Park on the opposite side of the station might be in full bloom too

 
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CS Asahi TV reminding everyone with this huge huge ad at the Tokyo Station that they are the only TV to actually live-stream Day1 of REALIVE (Day 2 is to be broadcast on Beyond Live and on Telasa but Day 1 is TV Asahi exclusively) :rock: :)

 
Magill said:
And here's somewhat more comprehensive list of events of interest accompanying the show published originally in Japanese but you can easily translate it to English using X built-in translation tool. Here it comes done for you!

https://x.com/_irenenews/status/2040746368206262451

Sendai Station from April 10th to 12th next week is festival time
We've compiled related info we've gathered (plus a little extra) on surrounding events, souvenirs, and more
For those heading to #REALIVE, travelers, and locals nearby, we'll be waiting for you at cherry-blossom-filled "City of Trees" Sendai Station #YuzuruHanyu and Sendai City Exhibition - Toward Recovery and a Future Beyond-https://hanyu-sendai-ex.jp

Sendai Station eBeanS 3F (directly connected to South Exit 2 of Sendai Station subway, across from Hotel Metropolitan)
The Sendai City-hosted exhibition (free admission) that was tough to book during its March run is back with an encore right by Sendai Station!! It reportedly includes displays of additional panels for NOTTE STELLATA 2026, so even if you've seen it once, it's a must-see #IRENEShop #EspalSendai POPUP Storehttps://s-pal.jp/sendai/event/#event103743

Station building "Espal" main building 3F, next to central escalator (near Kumazawa Shoten)
First-time POPUP appearance Popular IRENE gloves, crunchy candy, and full lineup on sale! Featuring a handwritten comment board from Yuzuru Hanyu, plus signatures from Shun Sato, Mone Chiba, and others on display

On the 12th at 11 AM, Taichi Kaizuka from the Mainichi Shimbun @taichi_kaizuka who provided the photo for the "Happy Birthday Yuzuru Board" we did at IRENE Shop before, will make an appearance to share the sentiment of "Thank you to everyone who participated in or viewed the board." Participants and viewers of the message board, please come by (For those visiting on the 10th or 11th, we'll accept messages and such)

Photo Collection "Feather" Touring Panel Exhibition https://x.com/kuma_sendai/status/2040369992332607905?s=46
Kumazawa Shoten (Station building "Espal" main building 3F)
Running April 6 to April 30! The stunning panel display of photographer Toru Yaguchi's @yaguchi_toru photo collection "Feather" features different photos from the ones shown at Kinokuniya Sendai until March The limited signed copies are sure to sell out fast For details, check with Kumazawa Shoten Espal Sendai @kuma_sendai

By the way, right next to Kumazawa Shoten, everyone's favorite Hachi @maidohachi is apparently standing by with an upgraded version of "YUZU Cream Soda," which has us super intrigued too Kasho Sangen-san (Sendai specialties like "Hagino Tsuki" and "Date Emakimono," etc.) https://sanzen.co.jp

Station building "Espal" main building B1F "Ekichika Omiyage Street" Station building "Espal" east building 2F "Date no Komichi" (Kasho Sangen Trad) Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" (JR Sendai Station 2F, near central gate)
Kasho Sangen-san @kashosanzen , who also handles signage for #IceRinkSendai, will be selling at their two permanent Espal stores plus the event space "Hare Machi Court" (near Sendai Station 2F central gate, former tourist info center site) By the way, we've been ultra-ultra-ultra recommending their "zunda red bean butter mochi" for a while now

Kazunori Ikeda-san (Coelacanth Monaka)https://kazunoriikeda.com Station building "Espal" east building 2F (near east gate) Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" (JR Sendai Station 2F, near central gate) Kazunori Ikeda-san, whose coelacanth monaka is a huge hit, will have their event setup at Station 2F "Hare Machi Court" Note that it's a different location from March Their super popular "yuzu canned goods" will only be available at Hare Machi Court, and if it gets crowded, they'll switch to a numbered ticket system.The permanent Espal east building coelacanth monaka is limited quantity, ending when they run out, so please be careful
For details, head to Instagram https://instagram.com/kazunoriikedaindividuel/?hl=ja

【Bonus】Kourakuen-san Izumi Ward Office Front Store https://kourakuen.co.jp
Near Izumi Chuo Station on the Namboku Subway LineIn March, it was super packed with next-gen president Executive Director Haga
@haga19761214 personally serving customers! He's slated to appear again this time, so it'll likely stay a hot spot.

The yuzu cherry blossoms at Nanakita Park on the opposite side of the station might be in full bloom too
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Actually plenty of restaurants and other trades are trying to attract fans with posts and themed menus etc.
The ANA Holiday Inn Sendai is having a skating-themed cocktail at every show, this time too (they started while Yuzuru Hanyu was still an ANA employee), and it's every day, not just once during the show period as it used to be:


The Nanakita Park seems to be issuing cherry-blossom stamps on the occasion:


"Manten no Hochi bento" (initially for Notte Stellata, hence the star-shaped bit of omelette)

This confectionery at the Sendai station mentions explicitly that they aim to please Yuzuru Hanyu's fans, and they even have yuzu-flavoured gâteau basque (normally filled with almond cream, sometimes dried plum or lately cherry jam) and earl-grey cookies (a yuzu version of earl grey I suppose):

A Yuzuru Hanyu show seems to be giving a real boom to local economy!
 
Only four days left, Yuzuru Hanyu is really mimicking Norakuro?


Here's the Instagram post:
www.instagram.com

Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project on Instagram: "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project ＼公演まであと4️⃣日❄️／ 今週4/11(土)、4/12(日)開催の #REALIVE この日限りのLIVEをぜひ会場、生中継、生配信でお楽しみください😌 📅公演日程 4月11日(土) 16:00/open　17:30/start 4月12日（日）15:00/open　16:30/st

5,278 likes, 165 comments - realive_jp on April 6, 2026: "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project ＼公演まであと4️⃣日❄️／ 今週4/11(土)、4/12(日)開催の #REALIVE この日限りのLIVEをぜひ会場、生中継、生配信でお楽しみください😌 📅公演日程 4月11日(土) 16:00/open　17:30/start 4月12日（日）15:00/open　16:30/start ※本公演は、公演時間約2時間15分を予定しております。 #REALIVE #羽生結弦".
www.instagram.com www.instagram.com
 
NekoMasamune, official mascot of the Sendai Tourism Board, is cosplaying Abe no Seimei conjuring pollens not to interfere...
The pollen forecast is very high for the REALIVE days, some fans advise attendants to shake off their clothes before entering the venue, to minimise the amount of pollen entering it (I really hope that the ventilation system filters pollens!):
https://x.com/nekomasamunecom/status/2041275505815474499?ref_url=
 
DizzyFrenchie said:
Here's a list(?) of trades which will gather around the venue, from sponsors booths to food stalls:
https://x.com/realive_jp/status/2041440854384992510?ref_url=


Yuzuru Hanyu has always cared for itinerant trades people, which in other circumstances (after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and subsequent fire, with Nakajima Morning Market food merchants) made him the perfect ambassador.
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Yuzuru is inviting everyone to the local food stalls and the outdoor dining area at the venue opening early and serving local delicacies! They often come from the disaster-stricken area, that's true, as Yuzu always cares for local economies. But I don't think that's the list though, maybe a different link? :)

Anyway, guys, the countdown continues!! Only 2 days left to the show!

 
The registrations for the last little bunch of tickets (I think that it's the second round of resales + the annotated seats) is open, only today Japan time, that is, for the five hours to come:


Day-2 indeed, here's the Instagram version:
www.instagram.com

Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project on Instagram: "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project ＼公演まであと2️⃣日❄️／ 羽生結弦がその日、その場所で、 その時にしかできないプログラムを届けます 📅公演日程 4月11日(土) 16:00/open　17:30/start 4月12日（日）15:00/open　16:30/start ※本公演は、公演時間約2時間15分を予定してお

3,497 likes, 74 comments - realive_jp on April 8, 2026: "Yuzuru Hanyu “REALIVE” an ICE STORY project ＼公演まであと2️⃣日❄️／ 羽生結弦がその日、その場所で、 その時にしかできないプログラムを届けます 📅公演日程 4月11日(土) 16:00/open　17:30/start 4月12日（日）15:00/open　16:30/start ※本公演は、公演時間約2時間15分を予定しております。 #REALIVE #羽生結弦".
www.instagram.com www.instagram.com
 
DizzyFrenchie said:
GeekPicture is collaborating in the REALIVE project. I read that they had already participated in the Bow & Arrow Musical Videos?
https://x.com/GEEKPICTURESinc/status/2042129328792867166?ref_url=
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Yes, Geek Pictures have both versions of Bow & Arrow music videos (the main one and the SP version) listed on their website as their works. They also have some other Kenshi Yonezu's MVs listed so I guess they had been collaborating with him earlier. I heard they were also involved with some earlier ice stories, GIFT and/or Re_Pray?
I wonder now if it possible that it was one of their staff who put Yuzu and Kenshi in touch, if I remember the story correctly...? :unsure:
 
Magill said:
Yes, Geek Pictures have both versions of Bow & Arrow music videos (the main one and the SP version) listed on their website as their works. They also have some other Kenshi Yonezu's MVs listed so I guess they had been collaborating with him earlier. I heard they were also involved with some earlier ice stories, GIFT and/or Re_Pray?
I wonder now if it possible that it was one of their staff who put Yuzu and Kenshi in touch, if I remember the story correctly...? :unsure:
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Wasn't it Kenshi Yonezu's Producer who advised him to propose a collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu? But maybe it was someone from this company? I understand so little who does what in the production of a video!
 
On the final day of REALIVE countdown on the official show's account everyone is reminded to bring their passport / ID to the venue as IDs will be checked at the entrance and need to match the names on tickets. This is to prevent ticket forgery and unofficial resale at the black market for horrendous prices!!

 
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