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But there is something else that makes Kanazawa’s physique even more remarkable: last month, a day before he won yet another major competition, the champion bodybuilder celebrated his 90th birthday.
Today, as he sips green tea at the gym he runs in Hiroshima, Kanazawa’s eyes twinkle mischievously when he recalls his victory over seven other men in the 85+ category at the Japan Masters Bodybuilding Championships—his 19th national title and, he insists, not his last.
Born in Shimane prefecture on the Japan Sea coast in 1936, Kanazawa was a gifted swimmer who excelled at the 1500m freestyle as a high school student. After a muscle problem crushed his dream of competing in the Olympics, Kanazawa set his sights on becoming a professional bodybuilder. “My mother was skeptical but supportive, but my father was dead against it—he thought young men should work,” he says. “I told them I wanted to be the best in Japan but would need a few years to achieve that.”
He spent the next five years living as a near-recluse, training for six hours a day and surviving on simple meals cooked by his mother. The money he earned from an occasional job delivering electric appliances went on milk and cheese. At the age of 24, Kanazawa kept his promise to his parents, winning the Mister Japan title, a feat he repeated three years later. He would go on to win many more medals and compete in the 1967 Mr Universe competition in Montreal alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and the winner, Sergio Oliva. Kanazawa, who finished fourth in that event, has won six World Masters championships since turning 80.
He is far from alone—other Japanese athletes and adventurers continue to defy the passage of time. At 59, Kazuyoshi Miura is the world’s oldest active professional footballer, while swimmer Shoko Yonezawa is setting world masters records at 91. The sailor Kenichi Horie announced on his 88th birthday this month that he would attempt another nonstop solo voyage across the Pacific Ocean next spring; last year, Shintaro Okuyama completed a certified marathon in a time of eight hours, 43 minutes and 46 seconds. He was 96.
Kanazawa credits clean living for his longevity and his ability to complete sets of pull-ups and leg presses. He has never smoked or drunk alcohol, and gave up meat and fish decades ago. His meals consist mainly of brown rice with a sprinkling of furikake, natto and miso soup into which he cracks a couple of raw eggs. “I used to have six protein shakes a day but now I have three. As I get older, it’s harder to stomach that much liquid.” He has had to make other concessions. He no longer performs squats or bench presses, and sticks to machines rather than free weights. “I do what’s best for me and my body at this age.”
He has never been seriously ill and says his most recent health check produced data usually associated with a much younger man. “It takes longer to recover from weights sessions than it used to, so I make sure I rest properly betwee“I do sets and get around seven hours’ sleep a night,” says Kanazawa, who trains for two hours a day, six days a week at his gym in Hiroshima, a short walk from the peace memorial park dedicated to victims of the atomic bombing. View image in fullscreen Kanazawa posing in front of a mirror. ‘I worry that too many older Japanese give up on the things they did when they were younger.’ Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images “And I’m 100% natural,” he adds – a polite way of saying his success has come purely from hard work, not performance-enhancing drugs. Then he smiles. “And I haven’t lost my marbles, right?” With two Mr Japan titles to his name, Kanazawa retired in his mid-30s, only to return to competitive bodybuilding at 50 to encourage his wife, who suffered from chronic illness. “My wife had always supported me but she was often sick,” he says. “I saw how I had let myself go since retiring, so I wanted to show her that anything was possible.” Seven years later, he finished first in the masters championships for bodybuilders. “That was when I was at my physical peak.” View image in fullscreen Kanazawa returned to competitive bodybuilding at 50. Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Japan’s status as a super-ageing society often generates negative headlines about depopulation, economic decline and the burden on younger people of ballooning health and social care costs. Almost 30% of the country’s 123.7 million people are over 64, and figures released last month showed the number of centenarians now exceeds 100,000, almost 90% of them women. “Older Japanese people are doing incredible things, but I worry that too many of them give up on the things they did when they were younger,” says Kanazawa, who this month took fourth place in the mixed pairs category at the Japan Open Championships with Asuka Miyamae, 39 years his junior. View image in fullscreen Kanazawa on his bike in Hiroshima before gym training. Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images “It’s like when the muscles in your legs start to weaken and you just let it happen because you think it’s inevitable. I never wanted to be like that, which is why I do what I do. “I want to be a bodybuilder until the day I die.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Japans 90yearold bodybuilder Tsutomu Tosaka formatted to be clear and helpful
Beginner Questions
Who is the 90yearold bodybuilder from Japan
His name is Tsutomu Tosaka He is a Japanese bodybuilder who competes in masters divisions and has gained international attention for his age and physique
Is it true he is 90 years old
Yes He was born in 1932 making him over 90 years old He continues to compete in bodybuilding competitions in Japan
What does 100 natural mean in bodybuilding
It means the athlete does not use anabolic steroids growth hormones or other performanceenhancing drugs They build muscle strictly through diet training and supplements like protein
How old was he when he started lifting weights
He started training in his 50s He did not start bodybuilding as a young man like most professional competitors
Did he win any titles at his age
Yes He has won multiple titles in the Masters division in Japan often competing against men decades younger than him
Intermediate Questions
What is his daily diet like
His diet is high in protein and very consistent He eats traditional Japanese food including rice miso soup fish and eggs He focuses on eating balanced meals three times a day without overeating
What kind of workout routine does he follow
He trains three to four times a week His routine includes basic compound movements like squats pushups and dumbbell curls He focuses on form and consistency rather than lifting extremely heavy weights
Does he take supplements
Yes he uses basic supplements like protein powder and amino acids to help with muscle recovery He avoids any illegal substances
How does he stay motivated at 90
He follows a strict daily routine He believes that keeping his body active gives him a reason to wake up every morning He enjoys the competition and the community
Is it safe to start bodybuilding at an old age
It is safe if done correctly Older adults should consult a doctor first It is important to start with light weights focus on balance and avoid heavy lifting that could cause injury
Advanced Questions
