Two-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu on Friday announced the first tour of his solo ice show in Japan.
The 28-year-old star will perform at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 4 and 5, at Saga Arena in Saga, southwestern Japan, in January and at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama in February.
Yuzuru Hanyu performs during an ice show at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 10, 2023. (Photo use permitted only for the story concerned)(Kyodo)
The January and February show dates have yet to be announced.
Hanyu will script the show's story as executive producer and work with choreographer Mikiko.
Last year, Hanyu retired from competitive figure skating after finishing fourth at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
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