Emperor Akihito to undergo heart examination

emperor empress japanState Department photo by William Ng/Public domain




Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan is to be admitted to the hospital to undergo a heart examination.

The Imperial Household Agency announced today that the former Emperor will be admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Tuesday.

A regular check-up in April suggested myocardial ischemia, and further tests confirmed this possibility.

The Emperor does not feel ill and has no symptoms. He is going about his daily routine as usual.

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