Coming of Age Day Seijin no hi

General Information Celebrated on the second Monday of January. A national holiday Celebrated by all young people who have or will turn 20 that year.

More Information Ceremonies known as seijin shiki (adult ceremony) take place to honor new adults. Ceremony generally held in morning . All young adults maintaining residency in the area are invited. Government officials give speeches Small presents handed out to new adults

Rights Gained When Turning 20 Beginning of adulthood Right to Vote Right to drink and/or smoke Can be charged as an adult

Female Dress furisode kimono A Japanese kimono can cost as much as a new car

Male Dress Majority wear business suits

History of Coming of Age Day Used to be celebrated on January 15, but was changed in 1999. Largely reserved for noble and samurai families

Works Cited http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2280.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coming_of_age http://tanutech.com/japan/seijin1.html