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Japan’s former Emperor Akihito marks 92nd birthday as health stabilises
Updated On: 24 December, 2025 08:19 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
Akihito has held the title of emperor emeritus since his father’s abdication in 2019.
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Japan’s ex-emperor Akihito and former empress Michiko. PIC/AFP
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Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 92nd birthday Tuesday as his heart condition stabilised, palace officials said, following health concerns earlier this year.
Akihito, the father of Emperor Naruhito, was diagnosed in May with insufficient blood flow to the heart muscles but has been in stable condition since he started a new medication in July, the Imperial Household Agency said in a statement.
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