Coming-of-Age Day (Seijinshiki)

15th of January
On this day, every 20 years old youngsters are honored, be given rights of citizenships, allowed to vote, drink, etc… in short, they are considered as adults. Ceremonies are hold in the local prefecture offices, small gifts are given and the women wear the most elegant kimonos.
photo: kimono girls

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New Year – Shougatsu-

New year is probably the most important event for the Japanese since they consider a beginning of a year as the beginning of so many aspects in their life. During shougatsu sanganichi, which is January 1st, 2nd and 3rd; banks, government offices and nearly all companies and stores are closed. Therefore, although new year in [...]

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