Young women in furisode kimono on Coming of Age Day
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Coming of Age Day Japan 2025: Seijin no Hi

January 9, 20256 min read

Celebrate Seijin no Hi on January 13th when 20-year-olds mark adulthood with furisode kimonos and city ceremonies.

Coming of Age Day: Celebrating Adulthood

Seijin no Hi (成人の日) celebrates young people who turned 20 (now 18 since 2022) in the past year. It's held on the second Monday of January.

Coming of Age Day 2025

  • Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
  • National public holiday
  • City ceremonies nationwide
  • The Age Change

    As of 2022, the age of adulthood changed:

  • Legal adult age: 18 years old
  • Drinking/smoking: Still 20
  • Ceremonies may vary by municipality
  • Traditional Dress

    Women's Furisode

    Long-sleeved formal kimono:

  • Vibrant colors and patterns
  • Fur stoles (optional)
  • Elaborate hairstyles
  • Professional dressing services
  • Men's Attire

    Choice of:

  • Hakama (traditional pants)
  • Dark formal suits
  • Growing hakama trend
  • Municipal Ceremonies

    Each city/town holds Seijin-shiki:

  • Official recognition
  • Speeches from officials
  • Gift presentations
  • Photo opportunities
  • Celebrations

    After ceremonies, new adults:

  • Reunite with former classmates
  • Take commemorative photos
  • Visit shrines and temples
  • Party with friends and family
  • Modern Trends

  • Professional photo shoots
  • Kimono rental services
  • Hair and makeup packages
  • Social media sharing
  • Challenges

  • Declining birth rates mean smaller ceremonies
  • Rising costs of traditional attire
  • Varying COVID adaptations
  • Age change adjustments
  • Celebrate milestones with VIPCalendar!

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    #Coming of Age#Seijin no Hi#Japan#January#Kimono

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