8 that the surgery to repair the broken femur that Empress Emerita Michiko suffered in a fall has been successful. According to the agency, Michiko, 89, underwent osteosynthesis surgery that ...

This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2024, shows former Emperor Akihito, left, and his wife former Empress Michiko in Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Imperial Household Agency/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo ...

Empress Emerita Michiko celebrated her 87th birthday on Oct. 20 with sadness at the impending departure of Princess Mako, who will leave the imperial family after her marriage on Oct. 26 ...