Yoshimitsu Yamada, Who Brought Aikido to the U.S., Dies at 84
He emphasized the basics of the Japanese martial art, and he encouraged his students to develop their own interpretations of it.
Yukihiro Takahashi, Pioneer of Electronic Pop Music, Dies at 70
A drummer and singer, he was best known as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, one of Japan’s most successful bands and a major influence on hip-hop, techno and New Wave.
In Japan, a Visit to the Casio G-Shock Factory
Most of the durable wristwatch’s models — and a number of other electronic items — are made at Yamagata Casio.
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As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.