The Best of Binky's Johnny Weir Blog: Happy Birthday, Johnny!

Johnny is delighted

to help hold up his own “Happy Birthday!” banner

so that his beloved Japanese fans can photograph him with it.

Fans met him upon his arrival at Narita airport

at about 2 pm Tokyo time today, Johnny’s 30th birthday.

Photo tweeted by Nanako Ugajin.

25+ more pics below,

including exclusives!

Plus: birthday video

from Johnny’s Russian fans!

Birthday project update:
Deadline extended!

Please click here for details!

Yes!! Summer touring continues!

Johnny returns to Japan this month for more
Fantasy on Ice tour performances! 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!

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...

Happy, happy

30th birthday, Johnny!!

Let’s get right to the pics, shall we?

But let’s start with them in video form, through this absolutely wonderful tribute video, created for Johnny’s 30th birthday by his dear Russian fans.

This is so beautifully well-done, and when you hear the music they chose, you’ll understand why it touched Patti’s heart so deeply...

Video link.

UPDATE!! (Yes, already.)

Love love love this birthday gif

created by @jellyfish967! So perfect.

Many thanks to all the photographers below, and very special thanks to Nanako Ugajin and Ineko Nakagawa for their exclusive photos.

Though they may take a moment to load, please, please click twice to see the full-size images, including the special new exclusive from the vault at the end of this post...

He’s here!!
Love his all-white look.
Via Ayumi S.

Exclusive photo © Ineko Nakagawa.

Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

Via Ayumi S.

Gifts, fans, hugs, more gifts... he’s a blur of motion!
Exclusive photo © Ineko Nakagawa.

Via Ayumi S.

Via @__takae__: “Johnny ♥”

Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

Exclusive photo © Ineko Nakagawa.

Flawless birthday diva.
Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

Via Ayumi S.

With his new Bollywood bear,
whose costume was designed and
handcrafted by Ineko Nakagawa!
Via Ayumi S.

Have I mentioned how much I love what he’s wearing?
Via @meisha_tw.

The shoes!
Via Ayumi S.

Exclusive photo © Ineko Nakagawa.

Seriously, this outfit.
Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

Exclusive photo © Ineko Nakagawa.

Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

Via Nanako Ugajin:

“He’s so good lookin’!”

Via Ayumi S.

Birthday banner time!
Via Ayumi S.

Via Ayumi S.

Via Nanako Ugajin:

“Happy Smile Johnny”

Exclusive photo © Nanako Ugajin.

And he’s on his way...
Via Ayumi S.

Via Johnny: “Thank you @Ryoko201

for this beautiful artwork! ありがとう!“

Via Johnny: “Nap in a bed of roses.

What more could a boy ask for on his birthday?

Thank you!!!”

Via Johnny: “My rooms smells of cake and roses

and a painting of my son is watching over me.

What a happy day.”

Twitter has been nothing but an endless cascade of birthday love for him today. But of them all, these are my two favorite tweets:

Thank you to my incredible mother for giving me life 30 years ago. On this, my 30th birthday, I wish rebirth to my family, friends & fans❤️
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) July 2, 2014

Happy 30th birthday to my beautiful son! But wait, how can he be 30 if Im only 40? Have a wonderful new year ahead! Love You
— Patti Weir (@pattimooreweir) July 2, 2014

Dearest Johnny,

You are a beautiful, brilliantly radiant light

that refuses to be dimmed,

even during times of tremendous personal challenge.

A testament to unwavering integrity,

authenticity, hope, and courage,

you are a daily inspiration to people around the world.

And you are so very, very much loved.

Wishing you a happy birthday today,

and a new decade that is as bright with dreams come true for you

as you are to those whose lives you touch,

both through your unparalleled artistry on the ice,

and the heartbreaking beauty of the way

in which you live your life,

full of grace, humor, unsparing honesty,

and love.

With love always

from Binky

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

Yep, another reminder!

Please send in your bday messages for Johnny

by July 2nd/3rd!

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.