Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person ... | 道の駅　なみえ　取材ページ｜浪江町の公共施設

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.

— The Associated Press (@AP) Sep 7, 2025