Japan’s retired former emperor is to be hospitalized for heart tests, Japanese media say
- Posted on May 5, 2025
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Japan’s retired former emperor is to be hospitalized for heart tests, Japanese media say

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito will undergo heart tests at a hospital after an unspecified problem was detected during a routine checkup, Japanese media reports said Monday.