Matsui played the first 10 seasons of his career in Japan for NPB's Yomiuri Giants. During that span, he was a nine-time All-Star, three-time Japan Series champion, and three-time Central League Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Sep 23, 2024 · Former Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui rocked a three-run home run in the ‘Team Ichiro’ vs. High School Girls All-Stars Game on Monday at the Tokyo Dome.

NEW YORK -- Hideki Matsui, who arrived in the United States with great fanfare after a terrific career in Japan and stamped his Yankees years with an exclamation point as the 2009 World Series MVP, officially announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday.

Hideki Matsui (pronounced "He-DECK-ee" "Mat-SOO-ee")...married in March of 2008...nickname "Godzilla" began and grew in 1992 after making the last of four appearances in the National High School Baseball Championships for Seiryo High School...developed a fearsome and legendary reputation with a record 60 home runs...the pitchers of Meitoko High ...

Oct 5, 2013 · TOKYO (Kyodo) — Hideki Matsui brought down the curtain on his playing career on Sunday in an elaborate ceremony at his former home park, Tokyo Dome, as he and his first pro skipper Hall of Famer Shigeo Nagashima each received the People’s Honor Award from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

May 5, 2023 · Hideki Matsui returned to Tokyo Dome on Wednesday, but not to blast balls over the fence. The former Yomiuri and major league slugger threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Giants’ game...

Dec 19, 2017 · During his 10 years in Japan, Matsui won three MVPs and clubbed 332 home runs, earning the nickname "Godzilla" as the Giants captured three Japan Series championships. He was clearly ready for a new challenge as he approached his 29th birthday.

Dec 27, 2012 · Hideki Matsui announced his retirement from baseball Thursday night, bringing to an end one of the greatest pan-Pacific careers in baseball history. Matsui, Cliff Corcoran | Dec 27, 2012

Jul 20, 2024 · New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui tips his cap to the crowd at Yankee Stadium after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins on April 8, 2003, in New York. It was Matsui's first home run as a Yankee.

Dec 20, 2024 · Matsui owns several properties, including a luxurious home in Tokyo and a residence in New York. Known for his philanthropic efforts, Matsui has donated significant sums to disaster relief, including $500,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.