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They have a package deal for solo travelers (so they will get one room) but that one had additional charges so it totaled to 920,000 yen... and that one is already sold out
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Really!? I'm very surprised!They have a package deal for solo travelers (so they will get one room) but that one had additional charges so it totaled to 920,000 yen... and that one is already sold out
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From what I understand, solo travel is a more accepted concept in Japan than in the US (and perhaps the West in general). It's still a pleasant surprise to hear about the solo tour package selling out, though!They have a package deal for solo travelers (so they will get one room) but that one had additional charges so it totaled to 920,000 yen... and that one is already sold out
(On a personal note, I have met numerous people who are shocked to hear that I went to France and Japan by myself!)
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I can get English subtitles on my phone. Sho starts at about 11:38, 19:05, 29:31. Talks a little about coaching at 35:55, 40:35. Pretty much sounds like he's basically been doing nothing!
Hey, good for him! After your whole life has centered around competition for so long, that has to be a great feeling.Adding: As always, feimeicheng's translation is so much better:
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Seems the subtitles are not easy to understand.
Let me do a little help
Shoma: “I didn’t think much about my second career because I was too focused on the day I have when I was still a competitive skater. Even if I did have some plans in advance, you can’t tell what will happen in the future. It might turn well or quite the opposite. After I heard the experiences you shared today, I really think I should be fine. There’s always a way. I will try everything including which I like and dislike with all my best so I won’t leave any regrets. I have plenty of time to figure it out.”
*Also, here he means the future when he has to leave skating career all behind. That is what he needs to figure it out.
He is enjoying lazying around for now but it’s not for long since soon he needs to do many many ice shows
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And now the package for solo travelers who don't mind sharing for 820,000 yen has also sold out...Really!? I'm very surprised!
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Now that I see that the airfare is included, that is an ok fee. Still pretty steep though for the average person, I would think. I am THRILLED to hear that so many will be traveling to Shompery!!!! The vibe I was getting from Twitter when the show was first announced was "Yikes! Too expensive, especially to go to Switzerland."
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To be fair, the tour only allows for 20 people capacity. It's still an insane amount of money though.
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Shoma: says he's lazing around and doing nothing after retirement
Also Shoma: walks and climbs the stairs up all the way up to the top of Tokyo Skytree with children for an Olympic support event
His definition of nothing is different lol
He looks good! He always has a soft smile when he works with children.
Also Shoma: walks and climbs the stairs up all the way up to the top of Tokyo Skytree with children for an Olympic support event
His definition of nothing is different lol
He looks good! He always has a soft smile when he works with children.
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I am glad to see that Shoma's story of being born prematurely continues to inspire people! It is worth revisiting!
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Very interesting article about Demi-san and his work with Shoma. Google translate gives a pretty decent translation. He talks about Shoma's strong will, training habits, his longevity as a skater, lessons he learned from Shoma.and more. (Parts 1 & 2)
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「理想的に終われた」宇野昌磨のトレーナーが知る「引退」までの2年間、最後の世界選手権に向けての知られざる姿 トレーナー・出水慎一インタビュー（前編）
いつも、寄り添うようにそばにいた。 大会の会場に入るとき、公式練習のとき、試合のとき。得点を待つ「キスアンドクライ」にも一緒に座った。 出水慎一が宇野昌磨のトレーナーとして、そばにいるのは日常のひとこまのようだった。「ここ何年かは家族といる時間より、昌磨と一緒の時間の方が長かったですね」 と笑う。 2017－2018シーズンからサポートを担い、数多くの大会にも帯同してきた宇野は、今年5月、競技から
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宇野昌磨のトレーナーが語るフィギュアスケーターとしての得難い特質とは「最大限に努力して最大限に出す人」 トレーナー・出水慎一インタビュー（後編）
宇野昌磨で特筆されるのは、大会に出場し続けたこと。全日本選手権に13年連続で出場し、最後の大会となった2023年まで10年連続で表彰台に上がったことは象徴的だ。 トレーナーの出水慎一は言う。「怪我に強いということはあります。彼の生まれ持ったものもあって、骨は結構頑丈な方ですけど、関節は柔らかいんですよね。運動神経がいいのも遺伝なので、そういうのが勝っていて大きな怪我が少なかったですね。あとは学習能
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Today feels like a good day to share some fun news. So on April 17, the day I heard the news about Stephane's ice show, I booked a hotel in Shompery "just in case". On May 1st, I bought tickets to the two shows that will be held in August. An odd choice for someone who is not all that into ice shows -- but I do think maybe this will be my "last hurrah" in terms of being able to see Sho live. So I am excited to be traveling to Switzerland in August. I'm looking forward not only to the shows but to seeing beautiful Shompery!
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Oh my god, have fun Arriba at Champery and enjoy the show and Switzerland!! Safe trip!!
Very interesting article about Demi-san and his work with Shoma. Google translate gives a pretty decent translation. He talks about Shoma's strong will, training habits, his longevity as a skater, lessons he learned from Shoma.and more. (Parts 1 & 2)
「理想的に終われた」宇野昌磨のトレーナーが知る「引退」までの2年間、最後の世界選手権に向けての知られざる姿 トレーナー・出水慎一インタビュー（前編）
いつも、寄り添うようにそばにいた。 大会の会場に入るとき、公式練習のとき、試合のとき。得点を待つ「キスアンドクライ」にも一緒に座った。 出水慎一が宇野昌磨のトレーナーとして、そばにいるのは日常のひとこまのようだった。「ここ何年かは家族といる時間より、昌磨と一緒の時間の方が長かったですね」 と笑う。 2017－2018シーズンからサポートを担い、数多くの大会にも帯同してきた宇野は、今年5月、競技から
宇野昌磨のトレーナーが語るフィギュアスケーターとしての得難い特質とは「最大限に努力して最大限に出す人」 トレーナー・出水慎一インタビュー（後編）
宇野昌磨で特筆されるのは、大会に出場し続けたこと。全日本選手権に13年連続で出場し、最後の大会となった2023年まで10年連続で表彰台に上がったことは象徴的だ。 トレーナーの出水慎一は言う。「怪我に強いということはあります。彼の生まれ持ったものもあって、骨は結構頑丈な方ですけど、関節は柔らかいんですよね。運動神経がいいのも遺伝なので、そういうのが勝っていて大きな怪我が少なかったですね。あとは学習能
These are very good interviews with Demi-san. One of the information he shared was that Shoma decided it was his final season in the middle of NHK Trophy and GPF, and that he would tell Stephane soon (Shoma said he told Stephane after Japanese Nationals).
And Demi-san said Shoma really put everything into the training of his final competitions, drilling up to 130ish jumps per session, 30ish of the same quad again and again and again. I think it's why at the end he seemed so... free, compared to other retiring skaters. I think he was able to push himself to the limit physically at his very end, with the full practice and no injury that held him back. So he had no more regrets at the end of his competitive career - he gave it his all. There are no "what ifs" left anymore for him.
Demi-san talked as well about Shoma's good luck of having a sturdy physique that helped him avoid a lot of serious injuries, and that he has a good sense of when he needs to stop pushing himself to avoid injuries. His most serious one is a protruding bone he has on one of his ankles from repeated sprains, and Demi-san worked together with Shoma to avoid moving and/or landing on it in a certain way that will cause more pain and worsen it.
Demi-san is still working with Shoma as a professional skater, as well as Rinka Watanabe who is still an active skater.
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I was amazed at the amount of quads he jumped in his practices before major competitions. My feet hurt just thinking about it. However, that sturdy build that Demi-san mentioned was a huge part of him being able to train like that. I think it was Johnny Weir who said Sho was built more like a gymnast than a skater. I always thought his lower center of gravity and short but wide feet helped him! A huge part of competing is knowing how to train and how to take care of yourself. I think that knowledge (along with Demi-san's help of course) was a huge part of his success. He was definitely not afraid of hard work.
It's going to be a memorable trip, I'm sure. Should be a lot of fun. I know some other GSers who will be there too. Maybe we'll see you there @yuumagical?
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Sadly I won't be in Switzerland. Being on the west coast of the US, Japan is actually closer to me than Switzerland. At this point in time, I would be more likely to attend one of Shoma's Japanese ice shows. However, I would like to improve my financial situation first before I can make such plans.
Having seen the efforts he made in various practice sessions at the World Championships this year (he was landing the combos...*sniff*), I do not doubt that he was preparing for them with a solid foundation of hard work. But sometimes even the best-laid plans can go awry...*sniff*
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It's 30 June and New Year's Eve for skating fans in Japan.
I will miss Shoma so much when I see new season's GPs and Championships without him.
It must be good time to remember Shoma's career as a competitive skater.
I just found this on Shoma fan fest.
So difficult to answer.
1) Your favorite performance of Shoma
2) Your favorite program of Shoma
3) Your favorite on-ice moment
4) Your favorite off-ice moment
5) Your favorite costume of Shoma
6) The most surprising moment/event
7) The happiest moment/event
8) The saddest moment/event
9) The softest moment/event
10) The moment/event you are most proud of Shoma
11) The moment/event you are most thankful for
12) Your wish for Shoma
I will miss Shoma so much when I see new season's GPs and Championships without him.
It must be good time to remember Shoma's career as a competitive skater.
I just found this on Shoma fan fest.
So difficult to answer.
1) Your favorite performance of Shoma
2) Your favorite program of Shoma
3) Your favorite on-ice moment
4) Your favorite off-ice moment
5) Your favorite costume of Shoma
6) The most surprising moment/event
7) The happiest moment/event
8) The saddest moment/event
9) The softest moment/event
10) The moment/event you are most proud of Shoma
11) The moment/event you are most thankful for
12) Your wish for Shoma
