Japan’s Kokichi Akuzawa, 102, Reaches New Heights With Historic Mount Fuji Ascent
102 years old, Kokichi Akuzawa has once again defied age and expectations by climbing to the summit of Mount Fuji, setting a Guinness World Record as the oldest person ever to do so. With the support of his daughter, family, and friends, the centenarian completed the 12,388-foot climb on August 5 after months of preparation. Having first broken the record at age 96, Akuzawa says he doesn’t climb for fame but for the joy of the mountain — proving that determination and spirit can push beyond human limits. Watch.
