26.08.2025 18:35
Japan's oldest mountaineer, Kokichi Akuzawa, reached the summit of Mount Fuji at the age of 102, entering the Guinness World Records. Despite health concerns, Akuzawa regained his fitness to accomplish this challenging climb.
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The 1923-born Kokichi Akuzawa, who earned the title of Japan's oldest mountaineer, climbed Mount Fuji, which is 3,776 meters high.
Akuzawa, the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, was recorded by the Guinness World Records. Akuzawa, a retired farmer, stated regarding his record, "It's nothing special; I was here six years ago and saw the same view."
Akuzawa's family expressed their concerns about his health after he fell and was injured on a mountain near his home in January, and was subsequently hospitalized due to shingles and heart failure. It was noted that after his treatment, Akuzawa walks for an hour every morning and climbs a mountain once a week. Akuzawa, who stated that he regained his fitness through his exercises, said, "It was challenging and felt very different from my last climb. I was very surprised that I was able to reach the summit. I couldn't have done it without the help of those around me. Now I feel very happy. If you ask me next year, you might get a different answer, but for now, I am satisfied with this climb."
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