Duterte ends Japan trip early over 'unbearable' back pain

Motorcycle injury forces Philippine president to skip banquet for emperor

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives for the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 22. © Reuters

JUN ENDO, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte left Japan ahead of schedule on Tuesday because of severe pain in his hip from a motorcycle accident last week.

Duterte was seen grimacing and using a cane at Tuesday's ceremony in which Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his accession to the throne.

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