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MAEBASHI, Japan (AP) — Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, an achievement recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached ...

As Mount Fuji looms tranquilly over Tokyo’s skyline, city officials are racing to prepare for a disaster that has not struck in more than three centuries – but could happen “at any time”. For the ...

Kokichi Akuzawa reached the top of Mount Fuji at age 102 on Aug. 5, Guinness World Records confirmed. He climbed with family and friends, camping along the route before their final ascent. Akuzawa ...

The trip was not Akuzawa's first record-breaking ascent up Mount Fuji (Photo: Guinness World Records) Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to become the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at ...

Akuzawa climbed with his 70-year-old daughter Motoe, his granddaughter, her husband and four friends from a local mountain climbing club. Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to become the ...