World's oldest man turns 114

World's oldest man turns 114

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yukichi Chuganji (file photo), a Japanese on record as the oldest man in the world, marked his 114th birthday March 23 in Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture. Unlike last year when celebrations were held for his entry in the Guinness Book of Records, Chuganji had a quiet birthday this year, surrounded by family including his oldest daughter, Kyoko, 73.

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