Japan company holds gathering to encourage foreign trainees affected by Kumamoto quake
YATSUSHIRO, Kumamoto -- A gathering was held in this southwestern Japan city to encourage technical intern trainees and specified skilled workers who
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YATSUSHIRO, Kumamoto -- A gathering was held in this southwestern Japan city to encourage technical intern trainees and specified skilled workers who

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