Jiroemon Kimura, who used to be a postman, was born in western Japan in 1897
Japanese
man Jiroemon Kimura, who holds the distinction of being the world's
oldest living person, is celebrating his 116th birthday on Friday.
Mr Kimura, born on 19 April 1897, is believed to be the last known man to have lived across three centuries.He worked as a postman until he was 65 years old before taking up farming until he was 90.
Guinness World Records has certified Mr Kimura as the world's oldest living person and the oldest living man.
