As Yuzuru Hanyu aims to defend his men's figure skating Olympic gold in Pyeongchang, a shrine in western Japan has become a gathering spot for fans hoping to invoke a little divine help for their shining star.Yuzuruha shrine in Kobe has become a magnet for the two-time reigning world champion's fans because its name bears more than a passing similarity to Hanyu's given name, Yuzuru.Fans have been flocking to make offerings at the shrine ahead of their idol's first appearance at the ongoing Olympics, especially given the 23-year-old will make his competitive return from injury when he takes …READ FULL ARTICLE
