Up until the year 2000, Seijin no hi was celebrated annually on January 15th. The national holiday is now celebrated every second Monday in January.
Coming of Age ceremonies are held all throughout Japan and include speeches, parties, and government observances. Young men and women dress up for the event in stylish kimonos, dresses, and suits.
New adults spend lots of money during the holiday on ceremony clothing and accessories and spend the night drinking and partying with other newly crowned grown-ups.
The festival is an important cultural tradition as it recognizes the maturing of a new Japanese generation.
How many young adult cultures can say that they are encouraged to welcome their adulthood with pomp and circumstance AND partying?
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