People named Hirokazu Tanaka gather for their second attempt at the world record in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 28, 2017. Their achievement at the time was 87 people. (Photo courtesy of Hirokazu ...

For the Tanakas, whose parents were also gymnasts and their father a coach, a common dream and strong work ethic runs in the family, 25-year-old Rie told reporters at a separate practice session.

Hirokazu Tanakas from all walks of life came together for the record attempt, including a 3-year-old toddler, an 80-year-old and even one who flew in from Hanoi, Vietnam. Wearing identical T ...

"The Tanakas are lovely people doing a horrible thing." Who are the Tanakas? Fictional characters, in a Taiwanese novel of the 1930s. Taiwan is Japan's forgotten colony. South Korea and China keep ...

The award is the highest Lions service award. The Tanakas were chosen from a field of 1.4 million Lions from 46,000 clubs in 206 countries. The top award is given once a year, according to Lions ...