Even Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga weighed in, telling reporters the performance had been 'really wonderful.' Tokyo: Thrilled Japanese fans welcomed Hideki Matsuyama's historic Masters victory on Monday, with broadcasters close to tears and the country's prime minister hailing the win as a bright spot during the pandemic. "Matsuyama Masters" trended on Twitter after the 29-year-old earned himself a place in history by becoming the first Japanese man to capture a major golf title. "Matsuyama opens the door of history," declared the Asahi Shimbun newspaper. In Japan, the