On Saturday, Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan celebrated his 90th birthday. On this occasion, a family celebration will be held with the participation of Emperor Naruhito and Crown Prince Akishino. This was reported by the Emperor's Office, UNN reports.
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Last July, Akihito was diagnosed with with mild heart failure, but after undergoing a course of treatment his health became stable again. The Emperor Emeritus also underwent surgery to remove a cataract in his right eye.
The former emperor is interested in events that happening both in Japan and abroad, he regularly reads newspapers and and watches television programs. Akihito likes to play Japanese chess. "and, despite his advanced age, continues his scientific research on goby fish. on bullfish. He spends his free time with his wife, Michiko, and the couple often walk together in the morning. and the couple often goes for a walk together in the morning.
Akihito held the imperial throne from January 7 1989 to April 30, 2019, when he voluntarily stepped down due to old age. age. On May 1, 2019, his eldest son Naruhito became the Emperor of Japan. У 2021, Akihito set a longevity record among the country's monarchs.