Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, hospitalised for new heart treatment


The 91-year-old former Emperor will take the treatment to alleviate burdens on his heart. -- PHOTO: AFP

TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Monday afternoon (July 14, 2025)  to begin a new oral treatment for his heart.

The 91-year-old former Emperor will take the treatment to alleviate burdens on his heart, on top of his ongoing medication treatment.

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