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Emperor hospitalized for bronchitis

National Nov. 07, 2011 - 02:42PM JST ( 26 )

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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at the University of Tokyo Hospital on Sunday night.

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sunhawkNov. 07, 2011 - 06:56AM JST

notice what is different in this picture versus other pictures of heads of states(yes he is the head of state, noda is the head of gov't) in cars. that car isn't a 5 ton armored limo like you would see obama, putin, brown, gillard in.

get well soon dear emperor.
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some14someNov. 07, 2011 - 07:10AM JST

"Get Well Soon" wishes for the emperor and his grand daughter.... was she infected by emperor or vice versa?
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herefornowNov. 07, 2011 - 08:11AM JST

was she infected by emperor or vice versa?

Unlikely either way, since even members of the royal family rarely interact with the emperor. And even though I think the position of the emperor and the whole Imperial Family and agency are a collosal waste of money -- and precious green space -- I wish him a speedy recovery. I genuinely admire him as a preson and believe his heart is in the right place.
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papasmurfinjapanNov. 07, 2011 - 08:36AM JST

Get well soon emperor. Little Aiko too.
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CrazyJoeNov. 07, 2011 - 09:08AM JST

Odaijini, hope for a quick recovery. Too bad the Emperor cannot "retire" or formally abdicate. Legally, they're in for life.
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YuriOtaniNov. 07, 2011 - 09:17AM JST

Get well Emperor Akihito and Princess Aiko!
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gelendestrasseNov. 07, 2011 - 10:04AM JST

Yeah, my wife just got over it. Seems to be going around. Hope he gets well soon!
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MaitakeNov. 07, 2011 - 10:36AM JST

notice what is different in this picture versus other pictures of heads of states(yes he is the head of state, noda is the head of gov't) in cars. that car isn't a 5 ton armored limo like you would see obama, putin, brown, gillard in.

so...what exactly is your point?
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MaitakeNov. 07, 2011 - 10:38AM JST

meeting with Danish Prince Joachim and his wife Princess Marie, as well as a tea party

How lovely! A tea party! Such a pity he has to cancel! What does the emperor actually do besides meet with other people of "royalty" and have tea parties?
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nec123aNov. 07, 2011 - 10:40AM JST

perhaps this is the time to talk about putting silly, archaic ideas like hereditary leaders?
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knight_of_HonourNov. 07, 2011 - 10:52AM JST

constitutional monarchies are the most stable form of government. The Emperor sets the tone for much of the government no matter what others may think, even if he doesn't control all the politics. Good health to the Emperor and his grand daughter.
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oikawaNov. 07, 2011 - 12:35PM JST

I had bronchitis once, it wasn't too bad actually, just a lot of phlegm being coughed up.

@some14some Pneumonia and bronchitis are completely different aren't they? I don't think you can get one from the other.

@uzneko A linguistic mistake on Japan Today? You're kidding!!
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Arthur DumbolovNov. 07, 2011 - 12:43PM JST

Wow, emperor family members are so vulnerable to the bronchitis... Let they be in good health. A little from me to Japanese people: wear skarfs and drink tea with lemon or use vitamins.
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Arthur DumbolovNov. 07, 2011 - 12:43PM JST

*A little tip
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buggerlugsNov. 07, 2011 - 01:28PM JST

Get well soon mr emperor and little aiko too. Neither of these conditions are in themselves contagious but are caused by preceding conditions like a cold or viral infection.
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PussInBootsNov. 07, 2011 - 02:49PM JST

Our tax money pays for their health care 100 percent. There. Is that on topic?

I am just have trouble understanding how the Japanese people can get bronchitis since they are all descended from gods according to Shinto, particularly the king and family, since they are from one of the greatest gods.
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BlueWitchNov. 07, 2011 - 03:26PM JST

@PussInBoots

Our tax money pays for their health care 100 percent. There. Is that on topic?

I am just have trouble understanding how the Japanese people can get bronchitis since they are all descended from gods according to Shinto, particularly the king and family, since they are from one of the greatest gods

WHAT?!?
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Greapper1Nov. 07, 2011 - 04:04PM JST

:( Odaijini
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Jonothan ClaytonNov. 07, 2011 - 04:42PM JST

Please get well real soon Emperor Akihito and Princess Aiko.
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JannettoNov. 07, 2011 - 05:29PM JST

Poor old Naruhito, just gets over his daughter being ill, now it's dad. He'll be next - ki o tsukete!
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Ramires Bourguignon FerreiraNov. 07, 2011 - 08:16PM JST

O-dai-dai-daijini!
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Christina O'NeillNov. 07, 2011 - 08:40PM JST

Emperor Hakihito and your Grand daughter, wishing you both a speedy recovery.
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tmarieNov. 07, 2011 - 10:05PM JST

Bluewitch, kind of wondering what you're "what?"ing about? Don't you know the history of the Japanese royal family??

Hope he gets better but yes, why not get rid of the royal family. What purpose do they serve? And before anyone says things like planting trees and making nice with royals from other nations, we really don't need that when we have a PM that does the same.
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UtrackNov. 07, 2011 - 11:27PM JST

This really must be the season worldwide, I caught a cold too. Get well soon Emperor and Princess.
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UtrackNov. 07, 2011 - 11:32PM JST

I believe the only thing that saved me from my cold being worse than what it is Is homemade Kim Chi cause usually I'm floored when I get a Cold.
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602mikoNov. 08, 2011 - 06:11PM JST

get well soon ... emperor and aiko chan