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Subject: Oldest man marks 112th birthday
Written By: Philip Eno on 09/18/07 at 11:47 am
The world's oldest man, who is celebrating his 112th birthday in south-western Japan, has said he wants to live "indefinitely".
Tomoji Tanabe, who was born in 1895, says avoiding alcohol is the secret of his longevity.
He drinks milk, does not smoke, keeps a diary and reads the newspaper daily.
He was declared the oldest man in January by Guinness World Records after the death of Emiliano Mercado Del Toro, of Puerto Rico, at 115.
Mr Tanabe received 100,000 yen ($900, £440) and flowers from the local mayor in the town of Miyakonojo.
"I want to live indefinitely. I don't want to die," he said as he marked his birthday, Kyodo News agency reported.
Japan is said to have the largest population of centenarians.
Subject: Re: Oldest man marks 112th birthday
Written By: Philip Eno on 09/18/07 at 11:49 am
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44122000/jpg/_44122943_tanabe_203body_ap.jpg
Happy Birthday Tomoji Tanabe.
Subject: Re: Oldest man marks 112th birthday
Written By: danootaandme on 09/18/07 at 4:25 pm
112! That would make his birth in 1895!!!! Oh the things he has seen