Akihito has been caring for Empress Emerita Michiko, who is still recovering from a broken leg. The agency also noted that Akihito continues to stay up to date on events within Japan and abroad.

2024 shows Japan's former emperor Akihito, left, and former empress Michiko as they pose for photos at their residence in Tokyo. Former Emperor Akihito turns 91 on Dec. 23. (Imperial Household ...

This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2024, shows former Emperor Akihito, left, and his wife former Empress Michiko in Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Imperial Household Agency/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved from a balcony window to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers, some shouting, “Banzai,” which means “long live,” while others waved small paper Japanese ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito ... his time quietly while caring for his 90-year-old wife, former Empress Michiko, who broke her leg bone in October and is still recovering ...

He has also been caring for Japan's former empress Michiko, who underwent surgery for a broken right femur after losing her balance and falling at her residence in October. The empress emeritus is ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st ... duties and enjoys his time quietly while caring for his 90-year-old wife, former Empress Michiko, who broke her leg bone in ...