epa08177677 (FILE) - Japan's Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers through bullet-proof glass from a balcony during his New Year's public appearance at the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, Japan, 02 January 2019 (re-issued 30 January 2020). The Imperial Household Agency said on 30 January that former Japanese Emperor Akihito had collapsed after losing consciousness on 29 January. The 89-year-olds conditions were back to normal on 30 January, the agency added. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON