Japan's emperor leaves hospital after heart op

Japan’s 78-year-old emperor has left hospital after heart surgery.

Japan’s 78-year-old emperor has left hospital after heart surgery.

The Imperial Household Agency says Emperor Akihito returned home to his palace today following successful heart bypass surgery on February 18.

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