The Emperor Emeritus and Emperor Emerita are seen at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2.
15:06 JST, May 5, 2025
The Imperial Household Agency announced on Monday that the Emperor Emeritus will be admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital from Tuesday for a heart examination.
Findings from a regular checkup in mid-April suggested myocardial ischemia and further tests confirmed its possibility. The Emperor Emeritus has no symptoms and is continuing his daily routine as usual, according to the agency.
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