JAPANESE Emperor Akihito has reassured thousands of well-wishers on his 79th birthday that he has regained his health since heart by-pass surgery.
The softly spoken monarch gave his birthday address on Sunday from a glass-covered balcony at the Imperial Palace as crowds waving small flags braved bitterly cold weather.
"In February, I had heart surgery and worried many people. Please remain assured that I am now living normally like before," he said in a brief speech.
The Japanese throne is held in deep respect by much of the public, despite being stripped of much of its mystique and its quasi-divine status in the aftermath of World War II.
"He represents the people, and it was nice to see him in such good shape," said retiree Takeo Nagahashi, who was among more than 10,000 people who came to the palace to see the emperor's address.
"I was worried and seeing his healthy face made me happy. I hope he will live for a long time."
Another retiree, Yuichiro Sato, said: "It was a beautiful speech that reassured me. He seems healthy."
During his birthday address, Akihito said his thoughts were with those who have been unable to return to their homes since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northern Japan in March 2011.
"I plan to spend my time praying for the happiness of all of the Japanese public, particularly those who were affected by the disaster," Akihito said, describing the year as a "difficult" one.
Before his birthday, Akihito told a ceremonial press conference he had recovered to the point where he could play tennis.
He said he wanted to continue carrying out his public duties at the same level as before, despite calls from his family and court officials to reduce his workload.
Since his heart surgery, Akihito and his wife, Michiko, have travelled around Japan. In May they visited Britain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, the royal couple's first overseas trip since 2009.
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