Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23 ... There have been no major changes in his health. He was diagnosed with right heart failure due to a tricuspid valve obstruction in July ...

Japan’s former emperor Akihito celebrated his 91st birthday on Monday by spending most of his time caring for his wife who is recovering from a broken leg, according to reports. The former ...

Citations: Pearce, Nicholas A.. 2016. What Aged Leaders Can Learn From Japanese Emperor Akihito’s Desire To Step Down. Fortune.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.