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102-Year-Old Sets Guinness Record Climbing Mount Fuji Again

9/7/2025

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Kokichi Akuzawa, 102, climbed Mount Fuji for the second time on August 5, setting a Guinness World Record.
He was joined by his 70-year-old daughter, granddaughter, and friends for the three-day journey.
Previously, he set the record at age 96, despite health challenges like shingles and heart issues.
After three months of training, he found this climb tougher but appreciated the support from his group.
Akuzawa hopes to keep climbing but recognizes age-related limitations.

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Story summary

Kokichi Akuzawa, 102, climbed Mount Fuji for the second time on August 5, setting a Guinness World Record.
He was joined by his 70-year-old daughter, granddaughter, and friends for the three-day journey.
Previously, he set the record at age 96, despite health challenges like shingles and heart issues.
After three months of training, he found this climb tougher but appreciated the support from his group.
Akuzawa hopes to keep climbing but recognizes age-related limitations.