The Japan Times - October 16, 2021

First no Kai opts to pull out of election

Government looks to treat more virus patients in hospitals

Microsoft to shut LinkedIn China amid turbulence

Power failures causing energy craving in China

China silences fashion industry over cotton

In calling early election, Kishida values freshness

Multilingual vaccination centers set for major cities

Maezawa ‘not afraid’ ahead of ISS launch

Firms experience election boom

First no Kai pulls out of election amid speculation over Koike’s political goals

Export growth slows as pace of recovery remains ‘weakened’

Abenomics fell short on sharing wealth, says minister

Nintendo Switch debut bodes ill for global sales

Nippon Steel sues Toyota and China’s Baoshan

China forcing fashion industry into silence over ‘dirty’ cotton

After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, an abrupt end

Biden panel sees no legal obstacle to expanding Supreme Court

U.S. FDA advisers back Moderna boosters in vote

Asian deer’s revival a rare China conservation success

Microsoft to power down LinkedIn China

Gunfire rocks streets of Beirut, killing 6

Lucrative partnership between FIFA, EA Sports in danger of ending

Organizers, protesters prepare for Beijing Games

Dodgers outlast Giants to advance

Princess visits imperial graves ahead of marriage

Experts warn of possible influenza outbreak

Nissan unveils green factory for electric cars

Kishida tells British PM he is considering attending climate meet

Toyota aims to equip cars with high-efficiency solar technology

Government to launch disaster volunteer training programs

An important issue for Japan’s coming Lower House election: Defending Taiwan

A.Q. Khan: A hero in Pakistan, a nuclear villain elsewhere

It’s up to Kishida to put Suga’s climate goals in action

When the boss starts behaving like a dictator

Online manga draws attention to toxic work environments

The British spy behind the rise in Japan’s naval air power leading up to World War II

Taking on the mindset of a Roman general

Superman comes out, DC Comics ushers in new Man of Steel

A warm dose of nostalgia for Chinese bakeries

Plants and people thrive in community gardens

Designart 2021 is all about getting lucky

A few tips for gardening in autumn:

Saikaku pens five tales to inspire lovers in the Edo Period

Weekend Crossword:

Sudoku

Hokkaido-French cuisine finds a home at Chimikepp

Kristina Cho’s hot dog flower buns

Kabocha and cheese croquettes