Matsui Hideki (29) may yet get to taste something even Ichiro hasn’t – a World Series victory. The New York Yankees won the AL East division, in no small part thanks to Matsui’s work at the plate and in left field. Meanwhile at home, his father is to make his recording duo. Matsui Masao (61) is to record a single with enka singer Kasai Kaori (40). Matsui Snr. is said to have a pretty good voice.
• They say it’s not an official comeback, but Suzuki Ami (21) is putting out a new DVD. The two and a half years since the hugely popular singer dropped out of the scene have been filled with legal wranglings and rumors of a comeback blocked by greed. Regardless, this kind of young star will always have loyal fans who’ll shell out money for any old thing, so she’s not likely to starve.