Emperor Emeritus to be Admitted to Hospital for Heart Examination

The Yomiuri Shimbun

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.