The interior of a new Japanese government airplane, outfitted for use by imperial family members and the prime minister on overseas visits, was shown to reporters earlier this week for a preview ahead of its entry into service next fiscal year.The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, one of two planes newly acquired by the government to replace the current Boeing 747 pair, features a VIP room and work areas, along with 106 business-class-type seats for the entourage and members of the press corps.

The plane, bearing the "hinomaru" Japanese flag on its main and tail wings and red curved lines on the fu…READ FULL ARTICLE