Retired couple Aki and Koichi never set out to be “influencers.” However, with the help of their daughter Yuri, the pair’s charismatic outfit check Reels and wholesome captions have amassed them more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram.

In fact, their account has generated so much buzz that Instagram itself has taken notice, honoring the couple at its inaugural Instagram Rings ceremony in early October. Along with a physical golden ring conceived by acclaimed designer Grace Wales Bonner, each creator received a digital ring encircling their profile photo in recognition of their outstanding content.

The proud parents (and recent grandparents) never imagined themselves winning awards at star-studded events or being invited to luxury’s biggest fashion shows. “We’ve been traveling so muc

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