How Hideo Nomo’s MLB Success Inspired a New Challenge

I was searching for something that I could not find.

In the middle of my internal struggle,

something historic happened.

Hideo Nomo became the first major leaguer

from Japan in my lifetime.

His success inspired many, including me.

Thanks to him, MLB was always in the news in Japan

and MLB games were broadcast on TV

because of Hideo Nomo's courage.

My eyes suddenly opened to the idea of challenging myself

by going somewhere I never imagined.

Nomo-san, arigatou gozaimashita.

Thank you.