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H.I.M Emperor Akihito of Japan Remains in the Hospital with a Persistent Fever (VIDEO)

On November 6, 2011, H.I.M. Emperor Akihito of Japan was hospitalized for Bronchitis.  Per the Japanese news agency, NHK World:

Doctors at the University of Tokyo Hospital held a news conference on Tuesday to brief reporters on the Emperor’s condition.

They said the Emperor had a mild fever when he entered the hospital on November 6th with bronchitis. He was scheduled to leave last Friday, but was unable to do so because his fever had returned.

The doctors said the Emperor’s temperature is still high and he has lost his appetite.

They also said he may be developing bronchitis again or have a new infection of his respiratory system, so they are giving him other types of antibiotics.
The medical team declined to specify how much longer the Emperor will have to stay in hospital, but said that even if he can be discharged in a week or so, they want him to rest until the end of the month. source

Click here to watch a video news report (it’s in English).

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters

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H.I.M Emperor Akihito of Japan Hospitalized for Bronchitis and a Fever

On November 6, 2011, H.I.M Emperor Akihito of Japan was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital.  According to a spokesman from the Imperial Household Agency, the 77-year-old emperor developed a fever on Thursday.  As a result of his deteriorating condition the emperor was admitted to the hospital as “… a precaution… due a high fever and of the symptoms of bronchitis he has exhibited.  He also appears to be fatigued and has lost some resistance to fight his illness…”   

At this time it is unknown when Emperor Akihito will be released from the hospital.

Source: BBC News, Japan Times Online and Washington Post

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters

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H.I.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan in Germany: Day Three

H.I.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan spent his third day in Berlin, Germany attending boring meetings as well as stopping by a local primary school simply to say, “Hi!”

After all that was over, the sweet crown prince visited some of the most impressive sites in Berlin including the Nikolaikirche Museum and the magnificent Pergamon Museum where he was given a tour by Hermann Parzinger, President of Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.   The duo stood in awe of many of the artifacts held within the Pergamon Museum; moreover, the crown prince was given a cool lecture about the “…famous Ishtar Gate by Mr. Parzinger…” 

To view photos please click the link here. 

Source and photos courtesy of: Daylife via Reuters/Tobias Schwarz

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H.R.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan Visits Germany

H.R.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan is currently in Germany for a three-day official visit to mark “… the 150th anniversary of the Japan-Germany amity treaty.”

The crown prince was greeted by the German President, Christian Wulff, when he arrived at Bellevue Palace in Berlin.  The crown prince also had a chance to visit the Berlin State Library where he viewed many valuable documents including the “…Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between Japan and Prussia from 1861…” 

In the evening, Crown Prince Naruhito dined with local dignitaries as well as with the German president and his wife at Bellevue Palace.

To watch a news report, in German, please click the link here.  To view photos please click the link here.

*Side note: There seems to be somewhat of a confusion regarding how long H.R.H. Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan will visit Germany.  Some sources note that it is a two-day visit while other claim that it will be three to four days.  Though you should know.  🙂

Source and photo courtesy of:  DL by Sean Gallup/Getty Images

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T.I.H. Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan Will Not Attend the British Royal Wedding

On March 18, 2011, the Japanese Imperial Household announced that T.I.H. Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan will not attend the upcoming British royal wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England.

I believe it is quite obvious as to why the Crown Princely couple will not attend.  With the horrific devastation that struck Japan and its people last Friday plus the aftermath, to attend a royal wedding, in my opinion, is not that important at all.

To read more please click the link below.

Source: Telegraph Newspaper Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac

 

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H.I.M. Emperor Akihito Speaks to the People on Japanese Television

On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, H.I.M. Emperor Akihito of Japan made a rare appearance on Japanese national television to share his thoughts and concerns about the aftermath of last week’s 9.0 earthquake and destructive tsunami that followed.

According to the BBC News:

TV stations interrupted programming on Wednesday to show the emperor describing the crisis facing the nation as “unprecedented in scale”.

The 77-year-old – deeply respected by many Japanese – said: “I hope from the bottom of my heart that the people will, hand in hand, treat each other with compassion and overcome these difficult times.”

To watch Emperor Akihito’s speech via the BBC please click the link: BBC News

Photo courtesy of: Zimbio.com by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images AsiaPac

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HIM Emperor Akihito of Japan: Diagnosed with Arteriosclerosis

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It was announced today February 11, 2011, via the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, that HIM Emperor Akihito of Japan has been diagnosed with Arteriosclerosis.  Currently, the 77 year old Emperor will be “… under medication…” and will continue to carry out his duties as well as activities as usual.

According to the Mainichi Daily News:

The stiffening of the arteries was discovered during a medical check using contrast agent on his artery leading to the heart at the University of Tokyo Hospital, the agency said.

The Emperor will stay the night at the hospital and return to the Imperial Palace on Saturday, according to the agency.

‘The Emperor can continue his official duties and exercise such as tennis and walking’, said Ichiro Kanazawa, imperial household medical supervisor. ‘I asked the emperor to let his personal doctor know immediately if he feels any kinds of symptoms such as pain in the chest,’ Kanazawa said.

It’s good to hear that he will continue his duties as Emperor of Japan, but at the same time I hope he takes it easy for a while.

If any new information shall come through the news wire I will definitely post it for all of you.

Source: Mainichi Daily News