Honda Aircraft Co., the aircraft subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., has announced its plans to introduce a new small-sized business jet that can accommodate up to 11 passengers. The company aims to launch this aircraft in the market around 2028, pending certification from U.S. aviation authorities. This new jet, categorized as a "light jet," will be larger than Honda's existing HondaJet, which falls under the "very light jet" category and can seat a maximum of eight people. One of the standout features of the new aircraft is its impressive fuel efficiency, boasting a 20 percent improvement compared to typical light jets. This enhanced efficiency enables the jet to make nonstop transcontinental flights across North America without the need to refuel, providing significant time-saving advantages for business travelers who frequently commute between the East Coast and West Coast, such as New York to Los Angeles.   The upcoming light jet from Honda Aircraft will b...

In an effort to reduce costs and food waste, some sashimi retailers in Japan are eliminating the small strips of radish that traditionally accompany packages of raw fish sold in supermarkets. The strips, known as "tsuma," have long served as a palate cleanser and a mount for the sashimi, providing an attractive presentation. However, the Shoji supermarket chain, which comprises 15 outlets in Hiroshima Prefecture, has begun offering packages of ungarnished sashimi at four of its outlets. By doing so, the company is able to cut costs, reduce food waste, and improve work efficiency. In addition, food trays have been developed that allow sashimi to be sold without the garnish, further encouraging the trend as costs continue to rise. FP Corp. (FPCO), Japan's leading food tray manufacturer based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, has developed a "reduced garnish" tray product that has only about half as much garnish as usual. The company released a "TZ" tr...