⭐️成人式Congratulations on reaching adulthood, everyone.Happy Coming of Age Ceremony
Guiding my recommended trip to those who are planning a trip to Japan.
Coming-of-age ceremonies are events in Japan that celebrate new adults, and are held on the second Monday of January each year, known as “Coming-of-Age Day.”
In 2025, Coming-of-Age Day was on January 13th.
Currently, due to the amendment of the Civil Code, the age of majority has been lowered to 18, but many local governments still hold coming-of-age ceremonies for those who are 20 years old.
In Japan, the legal drinking age is 20 years old. Although the legal adult age was lowered to 18 years old in April 2022, the drinking age remains at 20 years old.
Since the schedule and names may vary depending on the region, it is necessary to check the information from the local government for details.
成人式の起源は奈良時代の「元服（げんぷく）」と「裳着（もぎ）」。元々は公家や武家の上流階級で行われていた儀式でした。
現在の形は1946年の「青年祭」。
新成人が一堂に会して行う成人式の発祥は、1946年、埼玉県の現 蕨市で開催された「青年祭」だと言われています。
それが全国に広まり、1949年の1月15日が「成人の日」と制定されました。
そして1948年に国民の祝日として正式に制定されました。
アメリカ:の成人年齢は18歳ですが、16歳で「スウィート16」と呼ばれるパーティーが行われるたり、その際ドレスやホテルでのパーティーをするようです。
中国は18歳が成人。学校で厳粛な儀式が行われるそう。国歌斉唱や宣誓など、日本の卒業式に似た雰囲気のようです。
ネパールではヒンドゥー教の儀式「バルタマン」が行われ、占いで年齢が決まるため人によって異なるようです。
韓国: 満19歳を祝う「成年の日」が5月第3月曜日にあり、友人や恋人と過ごすことが一般的のよう。
国によってそれぞれですが、この日は街中で、特に大きな市町村の公民館など訪れると素敵な晴れ着 振袖のかわいい美しい女子をたくさんみることができます。とってもおすすめのスポットです。
来年の旅の楽しみに入れてみたらいかがでしょうか。
The origin dates back to the Nara period with the “genpuku” and “mogi” ceremonies. Originally, it was a ritual performed by the upper class of nobles and warriors.
The current form dates back to the “Seinen-sai” in 1946.
The origin of the coming-of-age ceremony where new adults gather together is said to be the “Seinen-sai” held in Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture in 1946. It spread nationwide, and January 15, 1949 was established as “Coming of Age Day.”
And in 1948, it was officially established as a national holiday.
In the United States, the age of adulthood is 18, but there are “Sweet 16” parties held at 16, with dresses and parties at hotels.
In China, adulthood is at 18. A solemn ceremony is held at school. It seems to have a similar atmosphere to Japan’s graduation ceremonies, with the national anthem and pledges.
In Nepal, the Hindu ritual “Barthaman” is performed, and the age is determined through fortune-telling, so it varies from person to person.
In South Korea, there is “Coming of Age Day” celebrating the age of 19 on the third Monday of May, and it seems common to spend it with friends or lovers.
It varies by country, but on this day, you can see many lovely and beautiful young women in gorgeous furisode kimono when visiting places like large public halls in big towns. It’s a highly recommended spot to visit.
How about including this in your travel plans for next year?
