Post-Worlds news

Video News about the parade in Okayama this morning.
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00174952.html
"I'm sorry I couldn't come back soon after the olympics. But I'm glad I can show this additional medal in front of the people in Okayama."

Look at the peple running after the car!! A bit scary.
The weather was nice for a convertible car parade.

http://svr.sanyo.oni.co.jp/news_s/news/d/2010040612063197/
http://mainichi.jp/enta/sports/general/news/20100406k0000e040031000c.html
He was given a People's Honor Award of Okayama Prefecture at the prefectural government. He is the first award winner of it.
Congratulations, Dai-chan!!
http://www.47news.jp/CN/201004/CN2010040601000255.html
Asked what kind of girls he likes, he answered "A girl who keeps talking all the time."

Calliope wrote:

Daisuke, Takahiko, Mao, and Mai will appear on an entertainment show called Tokyo Friends Park II. Trailer

Thanks! I'm looking forward to the broadcast!!

malo42 wrote:

Awww I wanted to see Yuzuru's new expo too

Me, too...
Welcome to DTFF, malo42!!



Some more news:

ISU World Srandings is updated.
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/wsmen.htm
Dai-chan is placed in the 13th.

According to Stephane Labiel's official site, this year's DOI is June 25-27, 2010.
I don't know if Dai-chan can participate in it, considering to have a surgery in May. (though it's not been determined yet.)
http://www.stephanelambiel.ch/?lang=en&p=skating&sm=agenda
BTW, what is "Fantasy on Ice"??

Dai-chan will have a surgery in may?

More videos of the parade/awards ceremony:
http://news24.jp/articles/2010/04/06/09156815.html
http://www.sanyo.oni.co.jp/news_s/news/d/2010040611460790/
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00174973.html

In the last video, the Mardi Gras girl at 0:30 going "WOO!! TAKAHASHIIII!" cracks me up. As do all the other people going crazy there. It truly is "Daisuke Fever"!

Articles:
http://www.okanichi.co.jp/20100406121327.html
http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=spo_30&k=2010040600721
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/trend/100406/trd1004061804009-n1.htm

They say that 10,000 people turned out for the parade in Okayama and 25,000 in Kurashiki! That is just mind-boggling!

After the insane schedule he's had over the past few days, I hope he can hole up in his room and rest before heading to Tokyo for SOI this weekend!

miyu wrote:

According to Stephane Labiel's official site, this year's DOI is June 25-27, 2010.
I don't know if Dai-chan can praticipate in it, considering to have a surgery in May. (though it's not determined yet.)
http://www.stephanelambiel.ch/?lang=en&p=skating&sm=agenda

I can actually go to DOI if it's being held that weekend (well, if I can get a ticket ), so I really hope he will be there! But if he has surgery in May, then probably not.

Thank you so much for the linking vids and many information, miyu and calliope!!
It's a surprising view that the 10,000 people went to see Daisuke at the parade. And more news, he's participated in the road safety campaign in Okayama pref. after the parade as a road safety ambassador for one day. He said "Go!!" to the police white bikers.

高橋大輔選手が「一日交通安全大使」
http://mov.sanyo.oni.co.jp/news_okayama/?d=2010040602

miyu wrote:

"I'm sorry I couldn't come back soon after the olympics. But I'm glad I can show this additional medal in from of the people in Okayama."

Yes!! It was a big present for us! Daisuke was so glad to come back his home at last.

It's really hard schedule for Daisuke these days and I think he should take a rest for a while after the PIW.

Thank you for the update, Calliope and Leode!!

Leode wrote:

高橋大輔選手が「一日交通安全大使」
http://mov.sanyo.oni.co.jp/news_okayama/?d=2010040602

It's . He was amazingly busy today!!
But WHY didn't he wear police uniform as always people do this?? I wanted see him in police uniform...
(A picture of Miki in police uniform.
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/photos/sports/other/090612/oth0906122039017-p1.htm?)

Sabse wrote:

Dai-chan will have a surgery in may?

https://daisuke-takahashi.forumotion.com/news-and-topics-about-daisuke-f2/post-worlds-news-t733.htm

Calliope wrote:

I posted this in the Worlds thread already, but in May, Daisuke will undergo surgery to remove a bolt from his right knee. The surgery is a simple procedure, but will require a week of hospitalization, and afterwards he'll have to stay off the ice for a month to do rehab. Daisuke said, "I wanted to do it after Worlds next year, but if the bolt adheres then it can't be removed. I think I'll recover more quickly if it's removed earlier." (Source)

As I wrote, it's not been determined yet. Dai-chan said he needs to talk with his doctor after those shows are over.

miyu wrote:

But WHY didn't he wear police uniform as always people do this?? I wanted see him in police uniform...

Hahaha, miyu. Me, too. But he had no time to change the clothes this time. BTW, I want to see him wearing a Yukata for men in summer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukata

all i can say is WOW and THANKS for sharing! it would've been funny if he did Leo DiCaprio's Titanic scene...I'M THE KING OF THE WOOORLD! i guess he feels that way deep down in his soul! His parents must be very proud! "Asked what kind of girls he likes, he answered "A girl who keeps talking all the time." i just love his shyness!

miyu wrote:

Some more news:

ISU World Srandings is updated.
http://www.isuresults.com/ws/wsmen.htm
Dai-chan is placed in the 13th.

According to Stephane Labiel's official site, this year's DOI is June 25-27, 2010.
I don't know if Dai-chan can participate in it, considering to have a surgery in May. (though it's not been determined yet.)
http://www.stephanelambiel.ch/?lang=en&p=skating&sm=agenda
BTW, what is "Fantasy on Ice"??

13th? I still don't really understand how the Standings work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MVadSaFo8&playnext_from=TL&videos=rbmdaU9dKy8&feature=sub

this video (at the end) said that he's going to perform at DOI (?)

found someone posted this link - sorry. please delete this.

OMG, Daisuke Fever indeed! He's earned it.

It's so heartwarming to see how so many people are happy for him! Very moving

Leode, I second that! I've always hoped Daisuke would do a photosession in some kind of national costume, one day.

Hi marie! Nice to meet you

Oh, Daisuke does those jumps as if they're very easy Piece of cake!
Great performance.

Have a nice time at SOI!

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20100407/t10013678521000.html
Shows Daisuke with his mom at the end.

Leode wrote:

It's a surprising view that the 10,000 people went to see Daisuke at the parade. And more news, he's participated in the road safety campaign in Okayama pref. after the parade as a road safety ambassador for one day. He said "Go!!" to the police white bikers.

Oh, so that's what it was! I saw him wearing that sash in a news video, and I thought it was really funny because he looked like a politician running for office. I didn't know he was being a safety ambassador!

ericacsy wrote:

13th? I still don't really understand how the Standings work.

The standings are based on the current season (now 2010-2011) and the past two seasons. The ISU just deleted all the points from the 07-08 season, and since Daisuke had zero points from 08-09, he dropped down the standings again.

ericacsy wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MVadSaFo8&playnext_from=TL&videos=rbmdaU9dKy8&feature=sub

this video (at the end) said that he's going to perform at DOI (?)

No, that promotion was for Diamond Ice, not Dreams on Ice. We don't know anything about DOI yet except that it's going to be at the end of June and Stephane will be in it.

HI Everyone!

Thanks a lot for so many info re:Dai.
It is really great!

This is a video of the parade of Okayama-city, his hometown.
I usually go through this city when I visit my brother in Japan, but never stopped there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2na5W8gFxs&feature=player_embedded

I also watched interview by Okayama's skating federation president. When the president told Dai that he believes that Dai's step surpassed that of Yagudin, Dai shook his head and his hand saying," No, No."

He is so humble . Amazing, never be arrogant.

Don't you all believe that Dai's step is better than Yagudin's?

hi guys! thanks for the info! i wish i could help you in gathering news about Dai but i'm just beginning to learn japanese! anyway...i think that Dai is being closer to reach the same level as Yagudin and Plushenko! His mom is so awesome!

A lovely pic of Dai-chan and his mother in the party in Kurashiki.
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/zoom/20100406-OYT9I01169.htm

Genki wrote:

He is so humble . Amazing, never be arrogant.

In this video, both Mao and Dai-chan is very humble and CUTE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31dcv7cvGSc
I: interviewer M:Mao D:Dai-chan
From 0:55
I:What do you think of each other?
M: I'm fascinated by his skating. I hope I can do various expressions like Dai-chan.
D: (he shook his head with a shy smile.)
D: I practice with her occasionally, she is a pretty hard worker.
M: So is Dai-chan.
D: She is very good at steps.
M: Noooo. I'm not good as Dai-chan.
I: Takahasi-senshu, you are also great. People say the best step in the world.
M: Yes, the best in the world.
D: Nonononono... She is great. She always does couples of steps during warm-up and they are SO great. I respect her.
I:Asada-senshu is like your younger sister?
D: Yes. But I often feel "She's grown up!" these days. I used to think she was a kid. Recently I feel a bit lonely to know I'm wrong, she's become a woman.

It's so funny this is a typical conversation between Japanese people. Like "You are great." "No, YOU are great." "No, no, it's YOU who are great."

miyu wrote:

It's so funny this is a typical conversation between Japanese people. Like "You are great." "No, YOU are great." "No, no, it's YOU who are great."

Thanks that made my night! Love the genuine mutual respect and courtesy Japanese/athletes have for one another. Great to see

Today Dai-chan attended at the press conference of SOI.
Busy, busy, busy!!!

http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/04/08/0002852574.shtml
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/04/08/p1_0002852574.shtml
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/04/08/p2_0002852574.shtml
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/04/08/p3_0002852574.shtml

The show will be aired on Sunday 11th, 19:54-21:48 TV Tokyo.

Thank you for the information, Calliope, Genki and miyu!

高橋が「道」のショートバージョン演じる
http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/f-sp-tp0-20100408-615736.html

Daisuke said at SOI press conference "I will show the short version my free program "La Strada". I won't do all jumps like a long version, however, I'll do my favorite part of this program for the audience. I'm looking foward to seeing their reaction to me."

I just got back from Stars on Ice in Tokyo... Today was the opening night!

And it was the short version of La Strada Daisuke skated to. The crowd went nuts when he finally came out. His opening Triple Flip was HUGE! I think it was definitely the biggest jump of the entire evening, the whole arena shook with the sound he made with the landing of it. Very powerful.

He did that huge 3 flip, then 3 axel, then the circular step, 3 flip-3 toe combination, 3 salcow, then straight line step sequence to the end. He came in the 3rd from the last, (Mao was the last, Tessa/Scott were the 2nd last), and he got the first standing ovation of the night.

I wish he did the entire program though - Nobunari did his entire Chaplin program, and Takahiko also skated most of (or entire) free program, too.

I felt the show overall was very nice - so many of Olympics/Worlds chamipons/medalists. Kurt Browning's presence was amazing, Jeff Buttle was just gorgeous, Shizuka was elegant and graceful, Shen/Zhao were spectacular, then Takeshi, Joannie, Tessa/Scott, Cynthia, the entire Japanese Olympic team, plus Kanako Murakami and Yuzuru Hanyu...


The only thing was, that I felt the ticket was very expensive.... I paid much more than NHK trophy's best seat or World Team Trophy exhibition's best seat, and yet today's seat was kind of far end (it was still the second best class seat). couldn't get to see Daisuke's facial expression much. Too bad...

Those who didn't get to go, I think you'll enjoy just as much with the TV show, too - they said tonight's show will be aired on Sunday evening in Japan.

Thank you for the information, miki! Somebody says there was a girl(among the audience) screaming loudly when she was flirted by Daisuke at the beginning of Dai's Cist. Interesting! And also the audience were at the top of their lungs, absolutely high when Dai came to the ice

miki, thank you so much for your story!

Sounds amazing! Also, that Daisuke landed so many jumps in an ex. Wow.

dilemma wrote:

Somebody says there was a girl(among the audience) screaming loudly when she was flirted by Daisuke at the beginning of Dai's Cist.

I'm not surprised! Daisuke's being received as an Elvis Presley these days everywhere he goes

Thanks so much for the report, miki! It sounds like it was an awesome show! I can't wait for the broadcast.

Here's a news clip showing a little bit of Daisuke's performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks7C-pFXQOY

Some pictures: http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/100409/spm1004092229003-n1.htm

Daisuke and Mao will be guests on a TV show called Hanamaru Cafe next Tuesday. Daisuke was on it two years ago and it was a nice show, so I'm hoping this time will be good too.
http://www.tbs.co.jp/hanamaru/

I just caught up with all of the various performances from Wrold's and OMGs was I happy to see Daisuke and various others winning medals and having performances that they're really proud of this time! =]

Sorry this is uber late but congrats everyone!

My figure skating knowledge is still miniscule but talking about daisuke's performance, I think they were cleaner than his Olympic ones,a nd yes he landed his first jump in the FP. =D

And glad to see Joubert finally performing well(without too much bad luck.xD) and getting a medal again.

And gosh the ladies' performances were awesome also! I swear some of them seem to do more jumps than the men and how come they still don't get as many points as the men? Excuse my poor-understanding of the scoring system.^^
(and wooop, Mao has beaten Yuna..XD).


Gosh Japan certainly looks crazy with all the figure-skating madness around! Ahh another reason why i wish I could go to Japan now..D=

[quote="Starlias"]

And gosh the ladies' performances were awesome also! I swear some of them seem to do more jumps than the men and how come they still don't get as many points as the men? Excuse my poor-understanding of the scoring system.^^
(and wooop, Mao has beaten Yuna..XD).



There is a number that factors PCS.
I guess it is 1.6 for women and 2.0 for men.

Fix it , if I am wrong.

Hi again:

Here's the news of Stars on Ice Japan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlUK_sP38NA&feature=channel

Mao--I skated wishing that I successfully land triple Axel.
Commentator-Daisuke casted the spell on all the audience.
Daisuke- I focused on making my skate attractive to the audience.

I can not wait to see the full version!!

Hi:
Sorry what I was thinking. I just translated what Dai said before somewhere.

Here's what he really said.

I focused on my acting so that audience can enjoy more than the competition.