By winning the Masters, the publicity-shy golfer will face a news media spotlight that trails every move of Japanese athletes abroad.
Hideki Matsuyama hopes his Masters win inspires young golfers in Japan
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group appoints Colin Chen as first Asia Pacific ESG finance head
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Made-in-Vietnam satellite ready for launch into orbit
At present, the satellite has been returned to Vietnam and is now operating normally. Moving forward, it is poised to be launched by the Japanese Epsilon missile in Japan’s 2021 fiscal year, which …
Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters win will make him ‘forever a hero’ in Japan
Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at Augusta National will resonate throughout the whole of the Far East after he became the first Japanese man to win a major, writes Iain Carter.
A Quiet Masters Winner Long Lionized in Japan
Just a hat tip and some hugs — an understated, in-the-moment recognition of a seminal achievement for Matsuyama, the first Asian-born golfer to claim a green jacket, and for golf in Japan. “When the …
The Masters: Hideki Matsuyama survives late mistakes to win first men’s major for Japan
Hideki Matsuyama overcame a nervy start and a pressure-induced back-nine stutter to become the first Japanese player to win a men’s major.
Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie bowing respectfully to Augusta symbolizes emotional Masters win for a proud Japan
Like Yu Darvish in baseball and Naomi Osaka in tennis before him, Matsuyama is hoping that his victory can bring a bright future for golf in Japan. “I hope it will affect golf in Japan in a good …
After sleepless night, golf-mad Japan celebrates Matsuyama’s Masters triumph
TOKYO — There were a few bleary eyes in corporate Japan on Monday morning. In this golf-crazy nation, it’s hard to overestimate the impact of Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters triumph and impossible …
Philippines’ new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system
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