The second Monday of January is Coming of Age Day. Coming of age ceremonies are held around the nation.

Yesterday, January 12th, was Coming of Age Day and a holiday.
Each year, the second Monday of January is a Japanese holiday called Coming of Age Day.
On Coming of Age Day, coming of age ceremonies are held around the nation. People who have turned 20 gather at commemorative ceremonies and celebrate.

So many women in kimonos!

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At coming of age ceremonies, many women wear kimonos.
Some men wear suits, but there are many who are in Japanese attire.
Hair salons are busy on this day from the morning on due to the onslaught of women who come to have their hair done to match their kimonos.

In Japan, those who turn 20 have many rights granted to them:

•Drinking alcohol is allowed.
•Smoking is allowed.
•The right to vote is granted.

Other rights are granted as well. In Japan one is treated fully as an adult at age 20.

How about your country?
Do you have something similar to a coming of age ceremony?
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