Japan emperor turns 79, says back to health
24 Dec 2012 5:57 AM IST
Japanese Emperor Akihito turned 79 on Sunday, reassuring thousands of well-wishers he has regained his health since heart by-pass surgery, and remembering those affected by the quake-tsunami disaster.
The softly-spoken monarch gave his birthday address from a glass-covered balcony at the Imperial Palace overlooking the East Garden, as crowds braved the bitter cold, waving small Japanese flags.
The softly-spoken monarch gave his birthday address from a glass-covered balcony at the Imperial Palace overlooking the East Garden, as crowds braved the bitter cold, waving small Japanese flags.
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