Japan's baseball fans rejoiced after Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on Sunday reached the career milestone of 3,000 major league hits, praising his dedication and calling him an example for young children.
In his hometown in Aichi Prefecture, Ichiro's father, Nobuyuki Suzuki, could not contain his excitement.
"He really did a good job," the elder Suzuki, 73, told reporters outside his home in Toyoyama, asking his 42-year-old son not to be satisfied yet.