Japanese Emperor Akihito has undergone a successful heart bypass operation at a hospital in Tokyo, the palace says. Emperor Akihito’s surgery lasted just over five hours at the University of Tokyo Hospital. The emperor, 78, who has suffered from poor health in recent months, plays a largely ceremonial role but is respected deeply by many [...]
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