First trip overseas for Emperor Akihito after surgery

May 17, 2012

Japan Today – Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko left Tokyo on Wednesday to attend celebrations in London marking the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is the first trip overseas for the imperial couple since 2009. The 78-year-old emperor had heart bypass surgery in February but appears to be recovering well.

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