International

At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji


Kokichi Akuzawa, a 102-year-old Japanese man with a heart condition, has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. Recognised by Guinness World Records, Akuzawa credits his recovery and training to weekly mountain hikes and daily walks—even after a recent bout of heart failure and shingles.