Kinsan Ginsan

“Kinsan Ginsan” (きんさんぎんさん) was the affectionate name given to twin sisters from Japan widely known for their longevity, and to be the oldest lived twins. Their full names were Kin Narita (成田 きん Narita Kin, August 1, 1892 – January 23, 2000) and Gin Kanie (蟹江 ぎん Kanie Gin, August 1, 1892 – February 28, 2001). Their maiden name was Yano (矢野). Their names literally translated from Japanese to English means Gold and Silver. Their health and vitality, despite being over 100 years old, was said to be “an ideal form of living in your sunset years”, and they became national celebrities in Japan. They lived to 107 and 108.

Kinsan Ginsan

“Kinsan Ginsan” (きんさんぎんさん) was the affectionate name given to twin sisters from Japan widely known for their longevity, and to be the oldest lived twins. Their full names were Kin Narita (成田 きん Narita Kin, August 1, 1892 – January 23, 2000) and Gin Kanie (蟹江 ぎん Kanie Gin, August 1, 1892 – February 28, 2001). Their maiden name was Yano (矢野). Their names literally translated from Japanese to English means Gold and Silver. Their health and vitality, despite being over 100 years old, was said to be “an ideal form of living in your sunset years”, and they became national celebrities in Japan. They lived to 107 and 108.