Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan is ill. This was announced in an official statement from the Imperial Household Agency yesterday, on Monday, 12 December. Empress Michiko, age 82, was diagnosed with acute bronchitis last Friday after suffering a slight fever and cough. The Empress has cancelled a planned appearance at a karate event.
On Sunday according to the official statement, she…
Japan's Prince Akishino publicly addresses Emperor's abdication and future of Imperial Family
30th November 2016
Japan’s Prince Akishino stepped out and chatted with the media on Wednesday on the occasion of his 51st birthday. Prince Akishino is the younger son of the current Emperor Akihito.
The Prince said it was good that his father expressed wishes to abdicate back in August.
