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Japanese emperor to be released from hospital
Nov 24, 2011, 3:54 GMT
Tokyo - Japan's Emperor Akihito had recovered from bronchitis and was able to leave hospital Thursday, media reports said citing the Imperial Household Agency.
The 77-year-old monarch's temperature had fallen but he would have to spend the next few days at home in his palace, the broadcaster NHK said.
He was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital on November 6 with bronchitis and a high temperature.
Doctors reportedly want the emperor's resumption of his official duties to depend on his recovery.
During Emperor Akihito's stay in hospital, his son Crown Prince Naruhito carried out his duties.
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