The Best of Binky's Johnny Weir Blog: A Post Made of Happy: Johnny Returns to Japan!

Johnny chats with one of his beloved

Japanese Angels upon his arrival in Tokyo. ♥

Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

20+ more pics below,
including fabulous exclusives
plus UPDATES!

Via Johnny: “Mama-chan!

Always and forever. @miki_m_ando”

Via Akiko Suzuki:

“NEW DUO :)”

More UPDATES below!!

Yes!! Summer touring is upon us!

Johnny’s in Japan for the first Fantasy on Ice
tour performances plus “Together on Ice”
this weekend with Yuzu! Then, get ready:
the Weibocalypse of Artistry on Ice happens in July and
August. Please see Johnny’s official website for all
his performance dates this summer!

Johnny’s column is back!

After a five-month hiatus, he returns to the Falls Church

News-Press today to tackle an uncomfortable subject:

what to do when you find that nude photos of yourself

have just been released to America’s tabloids.

He handles the moment with grace, humor, and dignity

in this frank and inspiring must-read.

Dear Johnny,

we believe in you,

we support you, and
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

Yes! Johnny and his ever-faithful traveling companion, jetlag, arrived safely late Wednesday night in Tokyo, which is a thing that hasn’t happened yet here in Chicago, where I have spent my Wednesday oooo-ing and ahhh-ing over beautiful picspam from the future that I received this morning.

(Yep, here we go, into that 14-hour international dateline time-warp thing that always makes my head turn into a Mobius strip of beautifully photographed confusion...)

But no matter when you are, it’s always the perfect time to completely lose track of time by wandering through gorgeous pics of Johnny being showered with love by some of the most incredible fans on the planet.

Johnny’s flight was delayed in leaving New York, and while he was waiting to board, he happened to notice:

In all the hustle of traveling to Tokyo, here I sit, in the lounge, I look down only to realize I’ve got a dress on...again. ✈️JFK-NRT👗
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) June 3, 2014

He’s still wearing it in the pics below. And he looks amazing, as you’ll see.

Despite the late hour of his arrival at Narita, he is all happy smiles for his fans. And how heartbreakingly wonderful it is to see him like that.

As for how his Angels felt to welcome him again after nearly a year? I think this tweet pretty much says it all:

I’m so happy!! Thank you♥ @JohnnyGWeir
— takae (@__takae__) June 4, 2014

UPDATES!

The happy continues

Japan, Day 3.
06-06-2014.

Via Miki Ando: “With Johnny @johnnygweir :)))

he is really great person and skater!!! Love love ♥♥♥

ジョニーとの1枚^_^ #スケーター #スケート #アイスショー

#ファンタジーオンアイス #フィギュアスケート

#foi #figureskate #figureskating #show #skate #skater

#iceshow #iceskate #iceskating #friend”

Via Johnny: “Crèpes Party

with some silly Euro Stars.

@nathaliepechalat @javiersk8r”

Via Johnny:

“Really happy way to end the day!”

Love this so much.

Japan, Day 2.

06-05-2014.

Via Johnny: “ChebuPooh. I ❤️ Yuzuru!”

With 2014 Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu,

who skated to his gold medal in a costume

designed by Johnny.

Via Johnny: “Rehearsals! @d1sk_t @akkotine”

With Akiko Suzuki and Daisuke Takahashi.

Via Nobunari Oda: “taking a picture

with @JohnnyGWeir！

He is such a great skater and person!!

ジョニーはいつも本当に優しいです.“

A very happy Johnny with peonies from Junko Mi!

He Instagrammed the bouquet with his thanks,

and Junko replied with this wonderful photo. ♥

Via Sergey Yakimenko.

Via Maria Sergejeva: “#johnnyweir #newpartner

#lifeisawesome #fantasyonice #gaga”

Very special thanks to Nanako Ugajin for the exclusive pics below! Nanako’s photos are marked “@ugachan,” which is her Twitter name, and most of them are gloriously huuuuuge. Please click twice to roll around in the full-size images.

Photos from other sources below are as noted.

Via Johnny: “Landed safely in Tokyo.

Thank you to my wonderful fans

who welcomed me again to Japan!”

He’s here! And yay so is his luggage!

Via @ayukovon.

Via @__takae__.

Via @shiki_hmhm.

Via @donotbeordinary.

Yes, we want close-ups of his shoes...

Via @__takae__.

...and also of his luggage.

Via @ayukovon.

Flowers and gifts for Johnny!

Via @donotbeordinary.

Looove his new short hair,

courtesy of Master Beauty Bear Eric Alt.

Luggage, gifts, and flowers are ready

to be schlepped to the waiting car.

And one more. ♥

Via Johnny after arriving at his hotel:

“As varied and lovely as the ladies

who gave them to me! ありがとう!”

Bonus video!! With special thanks

to @coddycoddy88!

Video link.

Bonus pics!! Via @haley_skate on Tuesday,

before Johnny left for Japan:

“Gotta train with the best to be the best

with @johnnygweir

#morning #sessions #tooearly #selfie #skater”

UPDATE!! Johnny in Pennsylvania

over Memorial Day weekend. See the album

by Shibu Daniel Photography on Facebook here!

Johnny and Tara’s brilliant commentary

segment from Late Night With Seth Meyers!
Video link.
Watch their interview with Seth here.

Johnny and Dora!!

Watch his spot over and over again
here, here, or here!

On Johnny’s website,

linked to his retirement statement.

Thank YOU, Johnny!

ICYMI: Johnny plans to discuss his personal difficulties just once,

in an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.

The three-part interview is available at these links:

Johnny Weir Opens Up On Dramatic Divorce, Part 1
Transcript here.

Johnny Weir Opens Up On Dramatic Divorce, Part 2
Transcript here.

Johnny Weir: Why He Went Public With His Divorce
UPDATE: Transcript here.

Johnny Weir & Victor Voronov: No Reconciliation!

UPDATE: In response to a rash of erroneous reports in the media,

Johnny spoke briefly with Access Hollywood again

to set the record straight.

Before you point your finger at me, try to do some fact checking. Speaking for myself, I keep my private struggles private. #ArmyofOne
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) May 20, 2014

Also on the blog:
“Rise Like a Phoenix”
An exquisite black-and-white series
of Johnny at rehearsal.
Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.