Kokichi Akuzawa, a 102-year-old Japanese man diagnosed with a serious heart condition, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji. He achieved this milestone in early August 2025, completing the ascent of Japan's highest mountain. Despite the physical challenges posed by his age and health, Akuzawa described the accomplishment modestly, stating it was nothing special but that he appreciated the view. This record-setting climb coincided with the conclusion of the summer climbing season at Mount Fuji, marked by a festival featuring over 100 torches along a two-kilometer stretch of a national highway.