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TOKYO, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito Emperor Akihito has been
diagnosed with mild bronchial pneumonia and remains hospitalized Friday, but
his fever has come down to almost normal, the Imperial Household Agency said.
The 77-year-old emperor has been under treatment at the University of Tokyo
Hospital since November 6 for fever and symptoms of bronchitis. His fever
risen to near 39 degrees Celsius but has been falling since Wednesday, the
agency said, adding antibiotics he has been taking are working.
The Emperor will cancel his attendance at a Harvest Festival ritual at the
Imperial Palace due Nov. 23 at the doctors' advice, it said.
He also missed a welcome ceremony and a banquet for visiting Bhutanese King
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema earlier this week.
It was his first time to cancel his attendance at an event for a visiting
state guest since he ascended the throne in 1989. (end)
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