When you mail Ichiro something from the States, you only have to use that name on the address and he gets it (in Japan). He's that big..

You should seek approval from yourself..

If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice..

I've always prided myself in not reveling in past accomplishments and focusing on future achievement, instead. That's been my career motto..

I'm anxious to face them (major league pitchers) all, but in reality I'm looking forward most to (Boston's) Pedro Martinez. He was with the major lea….

The more that Japanese players go to the big leagues to play and succeed, the more that will serve to inspire young kids in Japan to want to become b….

The Japanese have a strong tendency to suppress their own feelings. That's the Japanese character. They kill their own emotions..

Some people enjoy taking a light stroll in the morning and that gives them relief and that sort of feeling. That is what I gain by practicing, by swi….

As professionals we have a responsibility of providing a good show for the fans. Getting hits and home runs is what they want to see..