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๐ฏ๐ตโจ Japan Fact Friday
This weekโs fact is about one of the most memorable milestones in Japan.
๐ Japan Fact Friday โ Seijinshiki (Coming of Age Day)
Every January, young people across Japan celebrate turning 20 at Coming of Age Day, known as ๆไบบใฎๆฅ (ใใใใใฎใฒ / Seijin no Hi).
It marks the moment they are officially recognised as adults.
๐ The Ceremony
Young adults turning 20 in the current year, attend a formal event called ๆไบบๅผ (ใใใใใใ / Seijinshiki), usually held at their local city hall.
There are speeches, congratulations and a sense of stepping into a new stage of life.
But for many, the ceremony is only the beginning.
๐ The Fashion
One of the most striking parts of Seijinshiki is what people wear.
Women often wear furisode โ long-sleeved, elegant kimono with bright colours and intricate patterns.
Men might choose:
โข traditional hakama
โข or modern suits
Itโs a rare chance to dress in full traditional style โ and people go all out.
Hair, makeup and accessories are carefully planned, often months in advance.
๐ The After Party
After the formal ceremony, the mood changes.
Friends who havenโt seen each other since school reunite.
They go out together โ eating, drinking, laughing and celebrating.
Itโs part reunion, part celebration, and part โfirst night as an adult.โ
For many, itโs the moment where:
โข old friendships reconnect
โข new adult identities begin
โข memories are made for life
๐ง Why This Matters
Seijinshiki reflects something important in Japan:
โข respect for life stages
โข community recognition
โข balancing tradition and modern life
A formal ceremony in the morningโฆ
and a lively celebration at night.
๐ง Language Lesson โ Becoming an Adult
๐ ใใใใใซใชใใพใใใ
Seijin ni narimashita.
I became an adult.
๐ ใใใฎใใใพใใ
Kimono o kimasu.
I wear a kimono.
๐ ใจใใ ใกใจใใใใใใพใใ
Tomodachi to oiwai shimasu.
I celebrate with friends.
๐ซต Your Turn
How do people celebrate becoming an adult in your country?
Big party?
Quiet celebration?
Nothing at all?
Answer in English or Japanese ๐
See you next Friday for another Japan Fact Friday ๐ฏ๐ตโจ
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๐ฏ๐ตโจ Japan Fact Friday
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