NHK -- Jan 21
This year's unified college and university entrance exams in Japan have ended for almost all applicants .
Applicants took tests in science and mathematics across the country on the 2nd and final day on Sunday.
Officials say 5 applicants taking the exams at 3 venues started up to 50 minutes late as their trains were delayed.
One exam-taker who was guided to a wrong place at a venue will have another chance to take the exams.
A total of 103 applicants who had similar troubles over the 2-days will be allowed to retake tests next weekend.
The current exams will be replaced in 2021 by a new system that will introduce essay-style questions and include English tests set up by private companies.
大学入試センター試験が2日間の日程を終えました。スマートフォンを使って用語をネット検索するなど4件の不正行為が見つかり、4人の試験結果が無効になりました。
Feb 23
Japan on Friday stepped up its claim to a pair of South Korea-controlled islets, amid escalating tensions with its neighbor resulting from disputes over wartime issues. (Japan Times) Feb 23
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(NHK) Feb 23
All Nippon Airways said Friday it was forced to delay a domestic flight earlier this week after a co-pilot failed an alcohol breath test despite new rules. (Japan Today) Feb 23
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(NHK) Feb 22
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(NHK) Feb 22
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