Shoma Uno: 2014-2024
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I attended two The Ice Aichi and two The Ice Osaka and I really enjoyed.
I already miss The Ice because it is so special for me.
It’s been 9 years since first time I attended and almost every year except 2020.
I always happy to see it and this year is so special for me.
All the skater’s performances were great and especially Shoma and Nathan’s collaboration, Nathan’s Mozart, and Sho Aria were fabulous.
The opening and the finale group performances, short collaborations, and dance battles were enjoyable.
Every skater looked happy and audience was happy.
It was very sad that you can’t cheer for them.
My friend was surprised and shouted (but not loudly) when Shoma came close at the finale dance.
It was great that even if you can’t attend you can watch the livestream.
I hope DBC members to come to see The Ice again next year.
I appreciate Shoma so much and I never forget Sho Aria and collaboration.
His finale speech was great.
I’m proud of him.
Now take a rest and relax with puppies.
P.S.
I can’t describe Aria.
I really love and I think it deserves champion’s program.
(Sorry for terrible report.)
I already miss The Ice because it is so special for me.
It’s been 9 years since first time I attended and almost every year except 2020.
I always happy to see it and this year is so special for me.
All the skater’s performances were great and especially Shoma and Nathan’s collaboration, Nathan’s Mozart, and Sho Aria were fabulous.
The opening and the finale group performances, short collaborations, and dance battles were enjoyable.
Every skater looked happy and audience was happy.
It was very sad that you can’t cheer for them.
My friend was surprised and shouted (but not loudly) when Shoma came close at the finale dance.
It was great that even if you can’t attend you can watch the livestream.
I hope DBC members to come to see The Ice again next year.
I appreciate Shoma so much and I never forget Sho Aria and collaboration.
His finale speech was great.
I’m proud of him.
Now take a rest and relax with puppies.
P.S.
I can’t describe Aria.
I really love and I think it deserves champion’s program.
(Sorry for terrible report.)
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I attended two The Ice Aichi and two The Ice Osaka and I really enjoyed.
I already miss The Ice because it is so special for me.
It’s been 9 years since first time I attended and almost every year except 2020.
I always happy to see it and this year is so special for me.
All the skater’s performances were great and especially Shoma and Nathan’s collaboration, Nathan’s Mozart, and Sho Aria were fabulous.
The opening and the finale group performances, short collaborations, and dance battles were enjoyable.
Every skater looked happy and audience was happy.
It was very sad that you can’t cheer for them.
My friend was surprised and shouted (but not loudly) when Shoma came close at the finale dance.
It was great that even if you can’t attend you can watch the livestream.
I hope DBC members to come to see The Ice again next year.
I appreciate Shoma so much and I never forget Sho Aria and collaboration.
His finale speech was great.
I’m proud of him.
Now take a rest and relax with puppies.
P.S.
I can’t describe Aria.
I really love and I think it deserves champion’s program.
(Sorry for terrible report.)
Thanks for your report. I'm glad you got to see such a happy group so many times. That's amazing. Hopefully they will be able to return next year and make the audience as happy as they did this year.
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So jealous jerrymouse! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. The audiences seemed to be having a lot of fun and were so enthusiastic. I hope next year everyone can cheer!I attended two The Ice Aichi and two The Ice Osaka and I really enjoyed.
I already miss The Ice because it is so special for me.
It’s been 9 years since first time I attended and almost every year except 2020.
I always happy to see it and this year is so special for me.
All the skater’s performances were great and especially Shoma and Nathan’s collaboration, Nathan’s Mozart, and Sho Aria were fabulous.
The opening and the finale group performances, short collaborations, and dance battles were enjoyable.
Every skater looked happy and audience was happy.
It was very sad that you can’t cheer for them.
My friend was surprised and shouted (but not loudly) when Shoma came close at the finale dance.
It was great that even if you can’t attend you can watch the livestream.
The cheers should have been REALLY loud this year! 
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If you wanted to ask Shoma his perspective on something what would it be? I would ask him what he thinks if a 外国人 were to live in Japan and teach English long term who respects, practices and follows the culture what advice he would give him or her?
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Tough question. Of course, I'd love to ask him why he used the blue Sholero costume for Worlds this year instead of the black one, but that's not a question relating to his perspective on something.
For real, though, there are several questions that come to mind. I'm curious as to what he thinks about the different countries he's visited and which country he likes the most, as well as how fans in other countries compare to Japanese fans.
I would also be interested in his perspective regarding people with disabilities. I've heard that a lot of Japanese people stigmatize people with disabilities, but I wonder if he would be open-hearted enough to accept them as they are...
Edit: I couldn't think about how to phrase it properly last night, but I am also a person with a disability. "Them" really doesn't sound right, and I should have used something like "people like myself" in my response...
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Oh look, another Gabriel's Oboe video! *watches it* 
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Guys the beauty! 
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Throwback Thursday -- I really LOVE this old photo of Vincent and Sho. They look so tiny and so young! Definitely Sho's old (baby) face. Not sure what year it was taken. 2014 maybe? Vincent posted it (if I'm not mistaken) with the caption "Me with the amazing Shoma Uno."
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Beautiful photo from The Ice with three happy people
https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzPjTiIWtV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzPjTiIWtV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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That all sounds like interesting topics for him. I’m curious too about what he thinks about other countries that he has been to. I remember hearing he was at a rink in the northwest suburbs of Chicago right before he became an Olympian and then right after. I wonder if he liked it there as well as other rinks. I wonder if he’ll do something in the future that international fans can take part in or something.Tough question. Of course, I'd love to ask him why he used the blue Sholero costume for Worlds this year instead of the black one, but that's not a question relating to his perspective on something.
For real, though, there are several questions that come to mind. I'm curious as to what he thinks about the different countries he's visited and which country he likes the most, as well as how fans in other countries compare to Japanese fans.
I would also be interested in his perspective regarding people with disabilities. I've heard that a lot of Japanese people stigmatize people with disabilities, but I wonder if he would be open-hearted enough to accept them as they are...
Edit: I couldn't think about how to phrase it properly last night, but I am also a person with a disability. "Them" really doesn't sound right, and I should have used something like "people like myself" in my response...
I don’t know Shoma personally but I can see it when I look at him what a true gentleman he is. He has such an honest, kind face that holds so much determination and strength. His words that he has given have always been honest. While I can’t answer for him I think he is very open-hearted. I remember reading a letter he wrote back in 2019 to kids who graduated from NICU. These kids were born small but he believed in them.
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During Shoma's English lesson, he told us what his favorite country is. If you turn on the English captions, you can listen to / read his answer...I think he was rather "lukewarm" about his visit to the Chicago area. He paid several visits and did a few things. I know one time a group of people went to the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago. Mitsuwa Marketplace is always a favorite. https://mitsuwa.com. He was able to go to a wonderful Korean BBQ place and have niku, and he played games at a Game Works. Other than that, he was pretty busy training.
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Wow, thanks for the info. I know I saw that video before, (I thought that maybe that was his favorite place) so to have forgotten that makes me feel like I need to retake Shomology 101.
There's actually a Mitsuwa near me which I go to on a fairly regular basis. There's lots of cool Japanese things and tasty food there. I always like to go there, so I'm glad to hear Shoma appreciated that store when he was in Chicago.
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Oh oops forgot that he mentioned it in one of the English lessons he had. Can’t keep up with everything he says because he has done so many videos and interviews. I’m sure he was pretty busy. That’s cool that he liked Mitsuwa. I wonder if he would ever come back to the Chicago area to visit?
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I would be interested in his views on spirituality. Shoma seems like someone who thinks and feels deeply, and he has mentioned before about praying for the souls of people who have passed (Denis Ten, and also his aunt's friend who died of cancer). But I would normally only ask people their views on spirituality if I know them very well, and if I know they would be comfortable discussing their views with me. The chance of me getting to know Shoma personally is virtually zero lol. And I would definitely not expect him to discuss anything personal in a public forum lol. So I am just super glad he already shares so much in NowVoice, interviews, etc
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That is an interesting topic indeed. From what I’ve learned so far about Japanese culture it is that the 2 main religions are Shinto and Buddhism where a combo of the two is used by many. However, it’s more calm. Many Japanese may say that they are not religious but will still attend events such as prayer at a shrine or a festival.I would be interested in his views on spirituality. Shoma seems like someone who thinks and feels deeply, and he has mentioned before about praying for the souls of people who have passed (Denis Ten, and also his aunt's friend who died of cancer). But I would normally only ask people their views on spirituality if I know them very well, and if I know they would be comfortable discussing their views with me. The chance of me getting to know Shoma personally is virtually zero lol. And I would definitely not expect him to discuss anything personal in a public forum lol. So I am just super glad he already shares so much in NowVoice, interviews, etc
I never heard that about Shoma before. That’s really nice
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How can I choose only 35 photos
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Sorry, correction now I've re-read it -- Shoma didn't say he prayed for his aunt's friend's soul, but he did say he would skate "See You Again" to her: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1aIsshbYb/?hl=enI never heard that about Shoma before. That’s really nice
Shoma on Denis Ten's sudden passing: https://shoma-uno.tumblr.com/post/176080380302/message-from-shomas-website-20180720
Thanks for the insight on Japanese culture! It seems there is more overlap between "spiritual practices" and "cultural practices" than the very distinct categories I have in my own mind.
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