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Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech

A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year.

By Ana Swanson

Deaths (Obituaries) Japan Manhattan (NYC) Martial Arts

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.

By Clay Risen

Deaths (Obituaries) Japan Music Pop and Rock Music Takahashi, Yukihiro (1952-2023)

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.

By Clay Risen

Casio Computer Co Factories and Manufacturing G-Shock Japan Watches and Clocks

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.

By Noriko Hayashi for The New York Times

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