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Researchers at Nagoya University have discovered that luteolin, a natural compound found in celery, broccoli, and other plants, may hold the key to preventing hair from turning gray. Their findings, published in the journal Antioxidants, suggest that luteolin could be used to develop topical agents and oral supplements that could revolutionize hair care for individuals with black hair.

Japan sent a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer through the Taiwan Strait for the first time in early February, sending a message to China about its growing military presence in the region. The Akizuki destroyer navigated from north to south on a mission authorized by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing criticism for giving gift certificates to 15 rookie lawmakers of his Liberal Democratic Party, with opposition leaders demanding he explain his actions before Diet ethics committees. The controversy has further damaged the image of the LDP, which is already embroiled in a scandal over unreported political funds.

Chinese and Korean electric vehicles are making significant inroads in the Japanese market, challenging the dominance of hybrid vehicles and European imports. At the recent Tokyo Auto Salon, BYD and Hyundai showcased their latest EVs, the Sealion 7 and the Inster respectively, signaling their growing presence in the Japanese automotive landscape.

Nearly half of urban high-rise condo buyers intend to sell after prices rise, highlighting their dual purpose as residences and investments. Rising construction costs and strong interest from wealthy households fuel price increases, particularly in central Tokyo and Osaka, where prices resemble an asset-inflated bubble.