(2)Emperor resumes public duties after prostate cancer surgery

(2)Emperor resumes public duties after prostate cancer surgery

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko look at cherry tree buds in the garden of the Imperial Palace on Feb. 18. The emperor resumed his public duties after a month of rest following prostate cancer surgery on Jan. 18. The photo was released by the Imperial Household Agency. (Kyodo)

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