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Indonesian, Filipino nurses to be allowed to stay extra year to pass exam

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The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said Tuesday it will extend the stay of nursing and caregiver trainees from Indonesia and the Philippines for an extra year to allow those who failed the qualifying exam another chance to pass it. (Japan Today)

Seven-Eleven rolls out new line of donuts

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Coffee has become big bucks for convenience stores as customers have embraced a cheap brews. (Japan Times)

Toyota steps up fuel-cell car production

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Toyota Motor started full-scale manufacturing on Tuesday of the world's first commercial fuel-cell car. (NHK)

1995 sarin attack victims suffer from PTSD

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A survey shows nearly 30 percent of the Tokyo sarin gas attack victims may still be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder almost 20 years later. (NHK)

What do Japanese women want for White Day and how much do they hope a guy spends?

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With the exception of the girls at a few high schools with especially generous male student bodies, women don't usually receive presents for Valentine's Day in Japan. Instead, it's the guys who get gifts, returning the favor one month later on March 14, White Day. (rocketnews24.com)

Volcanic island grows more than 11fold

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A remote Japanese island in the Pacific Ocean has grown more than 11 times in size since an underwater eruption started about 15 months ago. (NHK)

TEPCO fails to disclose cesium-tainted water leaks since April

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Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Tuesday it has failed to disclose leaks into the sea of rainwater containing radioactive substances from a drainage ditch linked to a building at its stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant although it became aware of the leaks in April last year. (Jiji Press)

Senior LDP lawmaker urges Abe to stick to past war statements

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A senior lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday to adhere to previous statements by Japanese leaders, as the premier prepares to issue his own for the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo)

Gas explosion leaves one unconscious, breaks school windows in Akita

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A gas explosion at the construction site for a senior citizens' home in Odate, Akita Prefecture, has left one man unconscious and in a critical condition. Police said the shock wave from the explosion was so powerful that windows at a nearby elementary school were shattered. (Japan Today)

Nikkei's five-day winning streak finally ends

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okyo stocks lost early gains to finish 0.10% lower on Wednesday, as investors locked in profits after a five-day winning streak. (themalaysianinsider.com)

Kagawa man who allegedly begged online faces prosecutors

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Kagawa Prefectural Police sent a report to prosecutors Tuesday on a 23-year-old man who allegedly begged for money online, police said. (Japan Times)

Fukushima fishermen shocked by new toxic water leak

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Fishermen in Fukushima Prefecture criticized Tokyo Electric Power Co. on Wednesday over fresh leaks of radioactive water into the ocean from the crippled nuclear plant and its failure to take immediate measures despite learning of the possibility of leaks last spring. (Kyodo)

N. Korea's 4th nuclear test forecast to be more powerful: Yonhap

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North Korea's fourth nuclear test, if carried out, is forecast to be much more powerful both in scale and yield than previous ones, Yonhap News Agency reported Wednesday, citing a South Korean intelligence official. (Kyodo)

TSE to open infrastructure fund market

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Officials at the Tokyo Stock Exchange are setting up a market for infrastructure funds. Such markets are already in operation in the US, Australia and other countries. (NHK)

Former Ginza 'Hitsudan Hostess' to enter politics

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A former bar hostess who had once gained fame in Tokyo's Ginza entertainment district for overcoming a hearing impairment will enter the world of politics, reports Nikkan Sports. (Tokyo Reporter)

Japan FSA finds regional banks unprepared for interest-rate spike

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Stress tests by Japanese financial regulators have found that many of the country's regional banks are unprepared for a possible spike in bond yields, sources familiar with the findings said on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Godzilla hotel to open in Japan

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A Godzilla-themed hotel is to open in Tokyo, which means your partner won't be the only monster you go to bed with. (telegraph.co.uk)

Japanese media self-censorship grows in PM Abe's reign

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Worries are growing in Japan about a trend of media self-censorship as journalists and experts say news organizations are toning down criticism of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government for fear of sparking ire and losing access to sources. (Reuters)

Japan has made eggs that smell and taste like fruit

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The humble egg isn't known for its tempting aroma, but that could be about to change as a group of Japanese farms has developed eggs that taste and smell like citrus fruit. (metro.co.uk)

Cat cafes are catching on in Britain

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Inspired by similar establishments in Japan but with an added English flair, London's first cat cafe is doing a roaring trade providing traditional afternoon tea in feline company. (Japan Times)
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