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Japan Airlines has become the first airline to operate an international flight with a riblet-shaped coating on its aircraft, inspired by shark skin, which is expected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 119 tons and 381 tons respectively over a year. This innovative technology could pave the way for a more sustainable future for the aviation industry.

Opposition parties in Japan are demanding answers from the LDP about unreported political funds within party factions, particularly the Abe faction's practice of returning excess funds from fundraising parties without reporting it. They are questioning the purpose, use, and origin of these funds, as well as why the practice resumed after Abe stepped down.

Japan and Britain, concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, pledged to promote free and open international trade during their first "two-plus-two" dialogue on economy. The ministers also agreed to collaborate on WTO discussions and support the clean energy transition in developing countries.

A new weighted sleep mask developed by FLH Inc. and Yamagata University promotes deeper sleep during short naps by applying gentle pressure around the eyes. Clinical studies confirm its effectiveness in increasing non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, making it a valuable tool for busy individuals seeking to maximize rest during short breaks.

Japan sent a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in February, a move seen as a response to China's growing military presence in the region. The destroyer also participated in a joint exercise with the United States, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea.