TOKYO: Thousands of Japanese turned out for the Emperor’s traditional New Year’s public appearance yesterday, and some expressed concern about the health of the 69-year-old monarch, who was diagnosed with cancer last month.
In his first appearance before the general public since news of his illness was announced, Emperor Akihito, flanked by members of his family, greeted flag-waving onlookers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace here.
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