Clorox Bleachman 2,400 Posted May 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, roaming_comrade said: Should we we maybe rename him, since he isn't Emperor anymore? That's a good question. Ex-Emperors traditionally take on a necronym, and Akihito's is Heisei. Problem is he's not dead. Maybe leave it for now? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,953 Posted May 2, 2019 If the committee feels the need to change his name on the front page, the forum thread will follow suit. Till then, it stays as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted May 4, 2019 The BBC called him Emperor Emeritus Akhito when reporting on Naruhito taking the throne. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 379 Posted July 18, 2019 Small health update 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 887 Posted August 10, 2019 His wife has early breast cancer: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/japans-ex-empress-michiko-has-early-stage-breast-cancer/2019/08/09/e5f6518e-ba93-11e9-8e83-4e6687e99814_story.html?noredirect=on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted August 10, 2019 7 hours ago, markb4 said: His wife has early breast cancer: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/japans-ex-empress-michiko-has-early-stage-breast-cancer/2019/08/09/e5f6518e-ba93-11e9-8e83-4e6687e99814_story.html?noredirect=on Maybe should have had her on the list then instead of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,886 Posted September 7, 2019 Michiko to receive surgery for breast cancer. Nothing to worry about, it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted December 16, 2019 Michiko is now suffering from a variety of illnesses: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/eb8469acf50c-former-empress-michiko-suffers-weight-loss-vomiting-agency.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,545 Posted December 23, 2019 Akihito turns 86 today 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,014 Posted January 1, 2020 Yoko Ono is 100 per cent better than this pick. He's recovered, retired and looks fab. Not in a wheelchair, struggling for breath.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Head57 1 Posted January 15, 2020 Let us not weep for the Japanese Royalty. They tortured our guys in WW2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted January 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Head57 said: Let us not weep for the Japanese Royalty. They tortured our guys in WW2 Akihito was a child when WW2 happened 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted January 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Head57 said: Let us not weep for the Japanese Royalty. They tortured our guys in WW2 Who is "our guys"? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted January 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Phantom said: Who is "our guys"? Presumably the allied troops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,531 Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, QueenElizabethIsAlmostDead said: Presumably the allied troops Well, much in the same way that other countries have done, issue an apology and an assurance that it won't happen again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,886 Posted January 30, 2020 Lost consciousness briefly, but nothing serious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted June 1, 2020 Visits the palace the first time since March. Don’t think he’s going anytime soon... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
De mortuis nihil nisi bonu 2 Posted October 29, 2020 Do we have him on the list because we think he will die or because we want him to die? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Key 747 Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, De mortuis nihil nisi bonu said: Do we have him on the list because we think he will die or because we want him to die? Probably mystery surrounding his abdication and few public appearances. The first option would be more accurate. I'm morbid but rarely wish death upon anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Cornholio 902 Posted October 29, 2020 3 hours ago, De mortuis nihil nisi bonu said: Do we have him on the list because we think he will die or because we want him to die? If the latter were true then Donald Trump would be on the list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,122 Posted October 29, 2020 4 hours ago, De mortuis nihil nisi bonu said: Do we have him on the list because we think he will die or because we want him to die? You would have to ask the elusive Committee. None of us regular forum posters have any say in who goes on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odeon 97 Posted October 31, 2020 this huy aint gonna die for the next 2 years im guessing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,545 Posted December 23, 2020 87 today https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/23/national/emperor-akihito-turns-87/ Seems to be in a good shape, physically and mentally: "He has spent much of his time conducting research on goby fish at a biology research institute inside the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo and writing a thesis on a species found in southern Japan. He also takes daily walks with his wife, former Empress Michiko, at the Takanawa Imperial Residence, their temporary home." "Former Emperor Akihito temporarily lost consciousness and collapsed at his residence in January, but he has not experienced any major abnormalities since, according to his close aides." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xXConmanXx 9 Posted February 8, 2021 On 31/10/2020 at 11:48, odeon said: this huy aint gonna die for the next 2 years im guessing We'll see 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
