Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at 102 years old. His achievement is now recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached the top in early August.

Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at 102 years old. His achievement is now recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached the top in early August.

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September 07, 2025 at 09:01AM