Hirohito Termed Ready to Resume Some Duties
From Reuters
TOKYO —
Emperor Hirohito, who had a major operation on his pancreas in September, is to resume some official duties beginning Jan. 1, Japanese newspapers said Friday.
The government refused to comment on the reports.
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