The Emperor and Empress of Japan are not feeling well. They have a cold. Because of this, they will not visit Iwate and Miyagi. Their visit will be at a later time.
The Imperial Household Agency announced that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have postponed their planned visit to Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. This decision was made due to the Emperor and Empress exhibiting cold symptoms. The visit will be rescheduled.
Citing the Emperor and Empress's indisposition, the Imperial Household Agency has announced the postponement of their scheduled visit to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. This marks the first instance since his ascension to the throne that the Emperor has had to defer a regional or metropolitan engagement due to health concerns, with rescheduling anticipated.