Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms

A scheduled visit to the Tohoku region by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko has been postponed
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A visit by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, to Iwate and Miyagi prefectures has been postponed as the couple have persistent cold symptoms, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday.They had been slated to visit the two prefectures in the Tohoku region Wednesday and Thursday to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by the March 2011 powerful earthquake and tsunami.The trip to Iwate and Miyagi will be rescheduled, according to the agency.It is the first time that the emperor has put off or canceled a regional trip due to a health issue since he ascended the throne in May 2019.

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