World's oldest man in Japan celebrates 112th birthday

World's oldest man in Japan celebrates 112th birthday

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tomoji Tanabe (R), a Japanese man who has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man, is presented with flowers by Miyakonojo Mayor Makoto Nagamine at his home in the city in Miyazaki Prefecture on Sept. 18 to celebrate his 112th birthday.

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