PRESS DIGEST - Japan - Feb 13

Following are some of the leading stories in the Wednesday morning editions of Japanese newspapers, as compiled by Kyodo news agency:

-- Okinawa prefectural assembly set to adopt protest resolution over alleged rape of 14-year-old girl by U.S. Marine (Mainichi); Protest spreads in Okinawa (Asahi); Okinawa govt urges U.S. military for preventive measures (Yomiuri)

-- Bridgestone Corp (5108.T: Quote, Profile, Research) suspects 150 million yen ($1.4 million) paid as bribes, other improper means in marine hose, other transactions overseas (Asahi)

-- Fujifilm Holdings Corp (4901.T: Quote, Profile, Research) to acquire Toyama Chemical Co Ltd 4518.T (Nikkei)

-- Health ministry to begin offering subsidies to cover pay for obstetricians at financially troubled hospitals in rural areas (Yomiuri)