Break-Up Rumors, Is Japan's Emperor Akihito Single Again?

Is the 91-year-old political figure officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Japan's Emperor Akihito, 91, and his partner had split up. Is the Japanese political figure really single again?

UPDATE 13/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Japan's Emperor Akihito spotted alone

A fan spotted Japan's Emperor Akihito walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of June 11, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Akihito back on the market?

A rep for Japan's Emperor Akihito was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the political figure was splitting hit the internet Thursday (June 12), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Akihito’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) June 12, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) June 12, 2025

Based on the facts (Japan's Emperor Akihito spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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