Kokichi Akuzawa (der.), en su ascenso al Monte Fuji.
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Historical record in Japan! Kokichi akuzawa, un japons of 102 years and 51 daysbecame the oldest person to reach the top of the monte Fuji (3.776 m)the highest and most symbolic mountain in Japan.
His feat was certified by the Guinness book of recordswho officially recognized him as the new owner of this world brand.
A centenary with a mountain life
Akuzawa was born in 1923, in the region of Gunmaalready throughout his life he has combined his trade from the farmer with a lasting passion for mountaineering. I had already climbed to Fuji before, the last time at age 96, and for decades the Gunma Montañismo Cluba group that inspires new generations of hikers.
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Its history is even more surprising if one takes into account that, at the beginning of 2025, it suffered a series of health problems: a fall, a herpes zóster and a heart failure that led him to hospitalization.
His family feared that it was the end of his expeditions, but against all prognosis he recovered and resumed his training.
Preparation and discipline before record
Akuzawa's recipe was simple and constant: I walked an hour every morning And almost every week I climbed smaller mountains.
On his 99 birthday, he even crowned the Monte Nabewariyama (1.272 M). This constancy kept him active and in a position to challenge Fuji again.
“My dad never stopped moving,” said his daughter Yukiko. “When others would have thought about retiring, he kept looking at the mountains.”
Ascension to Fuji step by step
The challenge began in early August with the preparation of the feat. Then came the promotion for the popular ruta Yoshidaaccompanied by her 70 -year -old daughter, her granddaughter nurse and a small group of mountaineers. He divided the climb into three days, with breaks into height shelters.
In the Ninth stationWhen the air became thinner, Akuzawa thought about leaving. However, his daughter encouraged him to continue, reminding him of everything he had overcome that year.
Finally, he reached the top and signed in the Shrine Visits Book Fujisan Sengenleaving his name inscribed in history.
A feat that transcends age
The most surprising thing is the humility with which Akuzawa received the news of his record. “It was nothing special,” he said, subtracting importance from achievement. However, its history has a strong symbolism: it shows that discipline, perseverance and dignity in aging They can break barriers that seem impossible.
He Monte Fujiconsidered a spiritual and cultural icon in Japan, adds a poetic resonance to this feat. A man who overcame diseases and stereotypes about old age reached the top of the mountain that symbolizes the strength of the Japanese spirit.
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Reactions and world echo
His daughter Yukiko, 75, highlighted his unwavering will and the speed with which he recovered from his health problems. In a country where centenarians abound, Akuzawa is today an inspiration that shows that longevity can go hand in hand with physical activity and passion.
In social networks, his feat turned the world. Was celebrated as a Example of resilience and couragemotivating not only mountaineers, but also ordinary people who face health or advanced age challenges.
One last fuji?
When asked if he would try again, he replied with a smile: “No”. However, he left the door to a possible new adventure: “Maybe I change my mind.”
The truth is that Kokichi Akuzawa has already left his name recorded in history as the longest man in conquering Mount Fujia testimony that it is never too late to continue climbing dreams.
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