Second Monday of January Coming of Age Day 成人の日 Seijin no hi February 11 National Foundation Day † 建国記念の日 Kenkoku kinen no hi February 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 Tennō tanjōbi March 20 or 21 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 Shunbun no hi April 29 Shōwa Day* 昭和...
Japan’s Coming of Age Day Every January in Japan, the nation celebrates an age-old tradition: Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi). This special National holiday marks a milestone for individuals who have officially reached adulthood at 20 years old – and with recent changes to the...
Second Monday/ Coming-of-age day (seijin no hi) This day, celebrated on the second Monday of January, is the national holiday in Japan celebrating all individuals who are turning 20 years of age between April 2nd of the previous year and April 1st of the current calendar year. 20 year o...
Seijin no hi is loosely based on pre-Meiji era coming-of-age rites; although in those days adulthood was reached at a much younger age, typically between 10 and 16 years old. January 15 Tondo Most communities hold a festival on this day where all the New Year decorations are piled onto...
. Then, one eats the number of beans corresponding to one's age. Setsubun is not a national holiday. 6. Seijin no hi is the Coming of Age festival for Japanese adults. At what age does one 'come of age'? Answer: 20 20 is also the age that Japanese adults are allowed to vote,...