Emperor Akihito will continue with his official duties right up until he checks into the University of Tokyo Hospital to undergo coronary bypass surgery on Feb. 18.
The 78-year-old emperor greeted newly appointed officials including an ambassador and a Supreme Court justice in a confirmation ceremony held at the Imperial Palace as part of his official duties on Feb. 13.
He was released from the hospital the day before after undergoing medical imaging tests to determine a course of treatment for narrowing of the coronary arteries. (Asahi)
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