Yuzuru Hanyu (30), two-time Olympic gold medalist in men's figure skating, appeared in the opening ceremony ice show "The First Skate" of the newly built Sendai City Arena in Sendai City on the 5th. He performed to congratulate the newly built international standard rink and to cheer on skaters aiming for the world, captivating the 3,378 spectators.

"I want everyone in Sendai to dream of an Olympic gold medal and do their best." His skating was filled with more love for his hometown than anything else. He opened with a beautiful Ina Bauer to the tune of "Turandot" in a blue costume, and chose "Spring, Come" for his own program. "The theme is the beginning. The season of beginnings = the image of spring." His gorgeous dance, which was in sync with the piano melody, gave her juniors a push.

The existence of a new year-round rink with international standards is a great hope for skaters based in the City of Trees. "If we want to aim for the top of the world, I think we have no choice but to go to a more favorable environment," he said, referring to his own experience of moving to Canada, and "I hope I can continue to skate in my favorite place, with my favorite friends, and with my favorite teacher." He looked at the sparkling ice with a gentle expression.