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Emperor Akihito

Emperor Akihito

  1. Japan's 78-year-old emperor to undergo heart bypass surgery
    The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 21 hours ago

    The emperor appears to have suffered declining health in recent months, having been admitted to hospital with mild pneumonia for 19 days in November alongside heart-related issues. Emperor Akihito, who ascended the throne in 1989 following the death of...

  2. Rare whisky is sold for £44,000
    Independent.ie logo Independent.ie 23 hours ago

    ...at auction in London to an anonymous bidder over the weekend.The previous world record for a single malt was just under £30,000.Heart surgery for Japan's emperor Japanese Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after a detailed examination...

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    Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) arrive at the Tokyo National Museum to view an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on...

    Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) arrive at the Tokyo National Museum to view an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on... View Photo »

  4. Japan’s emperor to have heart surgery
    The Scotsman logo The Scotsman 1 day ago

    Emperor Akihito is to undergo heart bypass surgery this week after a detailed examination found a heart problem had worsened. The Imperial Household Agency said the emperor, 78, would have the surgery on 18 February. Akihito had an angiogram on Saturday...

  5. Akihito set to undergo heart bypass surgery
    Shanghai Daily logo Shanghai Daily 1 day ago

    Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after a detailed examination found a heart problem had worsened, the Imperial Household Agency said yesterday. The royal agency said the emperor, 78, would have the surgery on Saturday. Akihito...

  6. Japan emperor to undergo surgery
    FOX-KHON 2 Hawaii 1 day ago

    Akihito of Japan attends the memorial service for the war dead of World War II at Nippon Budokan on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. (Junko Kimura, Getty Images) TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese television report says Emperor Akihito will have heart bypass surgery.

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    Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass...

    Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass... View Photo »

  8. Japanese Emperor Akihito Celebrates 77th Birthday
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  9. Japan emperor to undergo surgery
    ABC4.com (KTVX) logo ABC4.com (KTVX) 1 day ago

    Akihito of Japan attends the memorial service for the war dead of World War II at Nippon Budokan on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. (Junko Kimura, Getty Images) TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese television report says Emperor Akihito will have heart bypass surgery.

  10. Emperor Akihito to have heart surgery
    United Press International logo United Press International 1 day ago
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    Emperor Akihito, shown in a photo taken Jan. 2, 2012 in Tokyo, will undergo heart bypass surgery. UPI/Keizo Mori Published: Feb. 12, 2012 at 11:05 AM TOKYO, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery after tests showed...

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About Emperor Akihito

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Akihito (明仁, Akihito? He acceded to the throne in 1989, and is the 21st most senior monarch or lifelong leader. He is the world's only reigning monarch with the title of emperor. Full Article

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Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on February 18 after tests...
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  1. Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on February 18 after tests... Getty Images logo Getty Images 18 hours ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on February 18 after tests...

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  2. Accompanied by Empress Michiko (R), Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) leaves the University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo on February 12, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after tests showed the narrowing of his arteries has worsened, the palace said on February 12. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Accompanied by Empress Michiko (R), Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) leaves the University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo on February 12, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after tests showed the narrowing of his arteries has worsened, the palace said on February 12.

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  3. Japan's Emperor Akihito waves through the window of his limousine upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace after he was discharged from a hospital in Tokyo, in this file picture taken November 24, 2011, and distributed by Kyodo. Japanese Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito waves through the window of his limousine upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace after he was discharged from a hospital in Tokyo, in this file picture taken November 24, 2011, and distributed by Kyodo. Japanese Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery...

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  4. Japan's Emperor Akihito smiles as he talks with residents during a stroll near his imperial villa where he and his wife are staying in Hayama town, south of Tokyo, in this file picture taken February 2, 2012. The 78-year-old Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery on February... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito smiles as he talks with residents during a stroll near his imperial villa where he and his wife are staying in Hayama town, south of Tokyo, in this file picture taken February 2, 2012. The 78-year-old Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery on February...

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  5. Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, accompanied by Empress Michiko, leave University of Tokyo Hospital after he received tests in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, A Japanese television report said Akihito will have heart bypass surgery. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, accompanied by Empress Michiko, leave University of Tokyo Hospital after he received tests in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, A Japanese television report said Akihito will have heart bypass surgery.

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  6. Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, along with Empress Michiko, heads to the University of Tokyo Hospital, by car, in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Japan's Imperial Household Agency says Emperor Akihito has been hospitalized for tests. An agency official says that the 78-year-old... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito, left, along with Empress Michiko, heads to the University of Tokyo Hospital, by car, in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Japan's Imperial Household Agency says Emperor Akihito has been hospitalized for tests. An agency official says that the 78-year-old...

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  7. Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stroll on a beach near their imperial villa where they are staying for the emperor's recuperation, as Mount Fuji is seen in the background, in Hayama town, south of Tokyo February 2, 2012. The 78-year-old Emperor Akihito will undergo a... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stroll on a beach near their imperial villa where they are staying for the emperor's recuperation, as Mount Fuji is seen in the background, in Hayama town, south of Tokyo February 2, 2012. The 78-year-old Emperor Akihito will undergo a...

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  8. Japanese Emperor Akihito reads a statement to formally open the ordinary diet session of the Parlliament in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito reads a statement to formally open the ordinary diet session of the Parlliament in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

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  9. Japanese Emperor Akihito, right, arrives for the opening ceremony of the ordinary diet session of the Parliament in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito, right, arrives for the opening ceremony of the ordinary diet session of the Parliament in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

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  10. Japanese Emperor Akihito bows during the opening ceremony of the 150-day ordinary parliament session at the house of councilors in Tokyo on January 24, 2012. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda delivered his policy speech that he will move to double sales tax to ten percent, saying... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito bows during the opening ceremony of the 150-day ordinary parliament session at the house of councilors in Tokyo on January 24, 2012. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda delivered his policy speech that he will move to double sales tax to ten percent, saying...

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  11. Japan's Emperor Akihito declares the opening of an ordinary session of the parliament in Tokyo January 24, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito declares the opening of an ordinary session of the parliament in Tokyo January 24, 2012.

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  12. A poem by Japan's Emperor Akihito, seated on left, is read out as Empress Michiko, standing on right of Akihito, along with other royalty, left side, and other participants listen during the Imperial Palace poetry contest held as part of New Year celebrations at the palace in Tokyo... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    A poem by Japan's Emperor Akihito, seated on left, is read out as Empress Michiko, standing on right of Akihito, along with other royalty, left side, and other participants listen during the Imperial Palace poetry contest held as part of New Year celebrations at the palace in Tokyo...

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  13. Japanese Emperor Akihito (7th L) and Empress Michiko (8th R) greet well-wishers with their royal family at the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2012. Emperor Akihito and his family greeted well-wishers in customary New Year public apperances. (L-R) Princess Ayako,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito (7th L) and Empress Michiko (8th R) greet well-wishers with their royal family at the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 2, 2012. Emperor Akihito and his family greeted well-wishers in customary New Year public apperances. (L-R) Princess Ayako,...

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  14. Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers from behind a window during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers from behind a window during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012.

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  15. Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012.

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  16. Japan's Emperor Akihito (centre L) and Empress Michiko (centre R) wave to well-wishers with other members of the royal family during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito (centre L) and Empress Michiko (centre R) wave to well-wishers with other members of the royal family during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2012.

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  17. Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers from the palace balcony during a New Year's public appearance with his family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers from the palace balcony during a New Year's public appearance with his family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Monday, Jan. 2, 2012.

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  18. Well-wishers watch Japan's Emperor Akihito and imperial family members during their public appearance on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Thousands of people thronged the palace compound to celebrate the emperor's 78th birthday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Well-wishers watch Japan's Emperor Akihito and imperial family members during their public appearance on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Thousands of people thronged the palace compound to celebrate the emperor's 78th birthday.

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  19. Japanese Emperor Akihito greets well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 2011. Emperor Akihito celebrates his 78th birthday with a rare public appearance at the Imperial Palace and releases a message looking back on the year 2011 fraught with disasters. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Japanese Emperor Akihito greets well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on December 23, 2011. Emperor Akihito celebrates his 78th birthday with a rare public appearance at the Imperial Palace and releases a message looking back on the year 2011 fraught with disasters.

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  20. Emperor Akihito, accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko, waves at well-wishers during a morning appearance through the bulletproof glass on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, marking his 78th birthday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Emperor Akihito, accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko, waves at well-wishers during a morning appearance through the bulletproof glass on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, marking his 78th birthday.

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  21. Emperor Akihito, third left, accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko, center, and their family members, waves at well-wishers as they appear on the balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the emperor's 78th birthday, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. They are, from left: Crown Princess... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Emperor Akihito, third left, accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko, center, and their family members, waves at well-wishers as they appear on the balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the emperor's 78th birthday, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. They are, from left: Crown Princess...

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  22. Japan's Emperor Akihito waves at a crowd of well-wishers during a morning appearance through the bulletproof glass of a balcony at Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, marking his 78th birthday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito waves at a crowd of well-wishers during a morning appearance through the bulletproof glass of a balcony at Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, marking his 78th birthday.

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  23. Japan's Emperor Akihito (3rd L) appears with Empress Michiko (C), Crown Prince Naruhito (2nd L) and Crown Princess Masako (L), Prince Akishino (3rd R), his daughter Princess Mako and his wife Princess Kiko to well-wishers gathered to celebrate the monarch's 78th birthday at the Imperial... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito (3rd L) appears with Empress Michiko (C), Crown Prince Naruhito (2nd L) and Crown Princess Masako (L), Prince Akishino (3rd R), his daughter Princess Mako and his wife Princess Kiko to well-wishers gathered to celebrate the monarch's 78th birthday at the Imperial...

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  24. Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers as he celebrates his 78th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo December 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers as he celebrates his 78th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo December 23, 2011.

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  25. Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko put pins where they visited on a Japanese map at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo December 9, 2011, in this handout photo taken and released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Akihito celebrates his 78th birthday on December 23, 2011. ... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko put pins where they visited on a Japanese map at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo December 9, 2011, in this handout photo taken and released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Akihito celebrates his 78th birthday on December 23, 2011. ...

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Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) look at artwork from China at an exhibition of 200 selected masterpieces from the Palace Museum of Beijing, at the Tokyo National Museum on February 13, 2012. Akihito, 78, will undergo heart bypass surgery on February 18 after tests...

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