Kin-san's funeral service held

Kin-san's funeral service held

NAGOYA, Japan - A funeral service for Kin Narita, who was one of Japan's oldest twin sisters, is held at a memorial hall in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 26. Former Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu (R, bowing) is chief host of the memorial event. Kin-san, as she was popularly known, died Jan. 23 of heart failure at 107. She is survived by her twin sister, Gin Kanie, or Gin-san (3rd from L, sitting).

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