arghton 6,735 Posted June 18, 2021 Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emeritus Michiko have recieved the jab. Also, according to japan times: "Prince Hitachi, 85, the younger brother of Emperor Emeritus Akihito; his wife Princess Hanako, 80; Princess Nobuko, 66, widow of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa; and Princess Hisako, 67, widow of the late Prince Takamado, were inoculated at the Imperial Household Hospital on the grounds of the Imperial Palace, the sources said." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/06/01/national/emperor-akihito-vaccinated/ Picture from the end of April: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210602/p2g/00m/0na/012000c 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,609 Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, arghton said: Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emeritus Michiko have recieved the jab. Also, according to japan times: "Prince Hitachi, 85, the younger brother of Emperor Emeritus Akihito; his wife Princess Hanako, 80; Princess Nobuko, 66, widow of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa; and Princess Hisako, 67, widow of the late Prince Takamado, were inoculated at the Imperial Household Hospital on the grounds of the Imperial Palace, the sources said." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/06/01/national/emperor-akihito-vaccinated/ Picture from the end of April: Use this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,735 Posted June 30, 2021 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14381111 The Emperor Emeritus has apparently discovered two new types of goby fish, making the number of goby fish types he has discovered 10. (Scientific article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10228-021-00817-2) What if the "declining health" was mostly a lie and the real reason he abdicated was to find new types of these? I don't think he'll die during (atleast) the next three years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,735 Posted September 28, 2021 https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2021090200235/ Has now lived longer than his father did, becoming the oldest Japanese sovereign. His daily routine includes a walk and he has been continuing the research on goby fish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,735 Posted December 24, 2021 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211223_19/ His 88th birthday was yesterday. There was a birthday celebration with around 90 people, the Imperial Household Agency says that he "has no major health problems and enjoys walking in the garden" Looks great, can walk without aid. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted December 24, 2021 2 hours ago, arghton said: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211223_19/ His 88th birthday was yesterday. There was a birthday celebration with around 90 people, the Imperial Household Agency says that he "has no major health problems and enjoys walking in the garden" Looks great, can walk without aid. Dead tomorrow then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted January 1, 2022 There a reason why the committee loves this pick, or is he just set up to be the next 10 time bedblocker 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted January 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Joey Russ said: There a reason why the committee loves this pick, or is he just set up to be the next 10 time bedblocker they must have a pun in mind for the front page obit that they don’t want to risk missing the opportunity to use (“the emporer’s new grave”? “akihitoast”?) i’m sure it’ll be hilarious! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,423 Posted July 26, 2022 Receiving treatment for heart failure which was diagnosed last month: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japanese-emperor-emeritus-diagnosed-with-heart-failure-recovering-media-2022-07-26/ 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted July 26, 2022 Not worrying. Yuriko has been living with it for more than two years. He will be fine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted July 26, 2022 He was concerned when the doctors mentioned heart failure until they reminded him he was on the 2022 DeathList. 1 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted August 28, 2022 Michiko has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220827/p2a/00m/0na/002000c 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted October 14, 2022 Akihito has recently undergone surgery for cataracts 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,609 Posted October 15, 2022 9 hours ago, The Daredevil said: Akihito has recently undergone surgery for cataracts Interesting. Cataract surgery is something doctors are reluctant to perform on older people unless they're in good health. A drop in 2023? I mean... he may die given his age, but there are much stronger candidates to fill the DL 50 imo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted October 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Interesting. Cataract surgery is something doctors are reluctant to perform on older people unless they're in good health. A drop in 2023? I mean... he may die given his age, but there are much stronger candidates to fill the DL 50 imo. It’s Akihito’s diagnosis of heart failure this year which has convinced me he should stay on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,609 Posted October 15, 2022 Just now, The Daredevil said: It’s Akihito’s diagnosis of heart failure this year which has convinced me he should stay on. "Heart failure", "liver failure" is very vague. Doesn't tell you much about a condition. Many heart conditions you can live for years with, even at that age. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,735 Posted October 15, 2022 Neither of them look bad in that image: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimreaper 697 Posted November 17, 2022 On 15/10/2022 at 05:02, Ulitzer95 said: Interesting. Cataract surgery is something doctors are reluctant to perform on older people unless they're in good health. A drop in 2023? I mean... he may die given his age, but there are much stronger candidates to fill the DL 50 imo. Great Insight. Queen had one in 2018, so he very well may last another several years. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimgrass 514 Posted December 24, 2022 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/23/national/emperor-akihito-89th-birthday/ New article. His condition has improved since heart failure diagnosis. One to drop next year? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daredevil 1,189 Posted December 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, Grimgrass said: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/23/national/emperor-akihito-89th-birthday/ New article. His condition has improved since heart failure diagnosis. One to drop next year? After hearing his improvement and seeing that recent photo (also seen it on another article dated as 8th December), I’d now have to agree he deserves to be discarded alongside sensible drops Law, Crosby, Gambon and Berlusconi. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polar duck 871 Posted May 24, 2023 An article about the emperor's vacation last week. (non-English source) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimreaper 697 Posted October 3, 2023 On 24/12/2022 at 04:07, The Daredevil said: After hearing his improvement and seeing that recent photo (also seen it on another article dated as 8th December), I’d now have to agree he deserves to be discarded alongside sensible drops Law, Crosby, Gambon and Berlusconi. Sorry, really not trying to call you out, but your comment has not aged well at all. 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted October 3, 2023 Looks like poor Denis Law’s fate has been sealed then… 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polar duck 871 Posted October 20, 2023 New article on Michiko's 89th birthday. According to aides, "[Akihito] is concerned about the health condition of his wife, whose psychical strength is deteriorating". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 528 Posted October 21, 2023 8 hours ago, polar duck said: New article on Michiko's 89th birthday. According to aides, "[Akihito] is concerned about the health condition of his wife, whose psychical strength is deteriorating". From what I've been told, the domestic Japanese media seems to be much more interested in her condition than her husband's. He's probably going to live for quite a while yet, but I don't think terribly longer for her, maybe a year or two. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
