JAPAN: Asics Corp Japan Signs Suzuki And Shinjo
Asics Corporation Japan has signed Ichiro Suzuki and Tsuyoshi Shinjo as ambassadors and worldwide advisory staff members to take part in baseball product development, advertisements and promotions. Ichiro Suzuki is known in Japan for winning seven consecutive batting titles from 1994-2000 and is currently playing for the Seattle Mariners. Ichiro has served as an Asics Advisory member since 1995 and will continue to wear Asics footwear for the 2002 season.