Sakari Momoi, the world's oldest man, dies in Japan aged 112

The former teacher said healthy eating and plenty of sleep was the key to his longevity

The world’s oldest man, Sakari Momoi, who cited healthy eating and a good night’s sleep as the secrets to a very long life, has died aged 112, Japanese media said.

Momoi, whose was born in Fukushima on 5 February 1903, was not alone in Japan in enjoying remarkable longevity: his successor is a compatriot, Yasutaro Koide, who was born just over a month later.

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