TOKYO, Jan 14 (NHK) - More than 510,000 university hopefuls are sitting for standardized entrance exams across Japan this weekend.
The tests are being held at 679 locations on Saturday and Sunday.
The National Center for University Entrance Examinations is urging test takers to familiarize themselves with the protocols before arrival.
The exams results are expected to be used for screening processes at 870 universities nationwide. ...continue reading
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