No use-by date for world's oldest man

Many Japanese men can look forward to celebrating their 79th birthday in a country that enjoys one of the highest life expectancies in the world. For Tomoji Tanabe, that milestone was passed way back in 1974. The former civil engineer from Miyakonojo, in Miyazaki Prefecture, turned 112 on September 18 and is today the world's oldest man. He doesn't drink or smoke but is said to guzzle milk. Keeping a daily diary and reading the newspaper also help keeps mind and body active. Presented with flowers on his birthday, Mr Tanabe expressed a desire to "live indefinitely". He is one of some 30,000 people aged 100 or more living in Japan today.