The Kyoto Prefecture man recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest person turned 116 on April 19, receiving congratulations from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and others.
Jiroemon Kimura, of the city of Kyotango, received congratulatory messages at his home via Facebook and email, including from Mayor Yasushi Nakayama. He also received a certificate from Guinness recognizing him as the world's oldest person. (Kyodo)
京都府在住の木村次郎右衛門さんが4月19日、116歳の誕生日を迎えた。ギネス世界記録で最高齢と認定された木村さんは、多くの人からお祝いのメッセージを受け取った。
The Japan Times ST: May 3, 2013