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Akihito turns 88, longest-living among Japanese emperors
Emperor Emeritus Akihito turned 88 on Dec. 23, a milestone birthday, making him the longest living emperor in recorded history in Japan. The Imperial Household Agency says that he is healthy and ...
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DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS: Akihito’s visit to China in 1992 was enshrouded in secrecy at time
China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito enjoys peaceful 91st birthday
Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to the Imperial Household Agency. Akihito has been caring for Empress Emerita ...
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Akihito turns 89, enjoys peaceful life with Michiko, researching fish
Emperor Emeritus Akihito turned 89 on Dec. 23 and continues to steadily improve from symptoms of heart failure diagnosed in July, according to the Imperial Household Agency. He and Empress Emerita ...