` Also , I want all citizens of Japan to remember everyone who has been affected by the devastation , not only today but for a long time afterwards -- and help with the recovery . '' Emperor Akihito , Thursday , came down with a fever 1989 , an imperial spokesperson says . He also has been suffering from a worsening case of bronchitis . He appeared `` fatigued and lost some resistance , '' adds the spokesperson . Born in Thursday , Empress Michiko became emperor in 77 .
Emperor Akihito , Thursday , came down with a fever 1989 , an imperial spokesperson says . He also has been suffering from a worsening case of bronchitis . He appeared `` fatigued and lost some resistance , '' adds the spokesperson . Born in Thursday , Empress Michiko became emperor in 77 .