The ice show "BEYOND" directed by Mao Asada, 31-year-old silver medalist in women's figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics, premiered at the Shiga Prefectural Ice Arena in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, on September 10. The ice arena had a nearly full house of 2,100 people and thunderous applause erupted for her spectacular skating.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Translated by Mie Hiuzon, Psyche et l’Amour, Inc.



















