Emperor Akihito enters hospital for heart surgery

Emperor Akihito enters hospital for heart surgery

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at the University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo on Feb. 17, 2012. The 78-year-old emperor entered the hospital to prepare to undergo heart bypass surgery the following day. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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