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This is the annual Japanese holiday.
This holiday was first established in 15 january 1948. But from the year 2000 this holiday was celibrated on secound monday of january.
It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old).
In japan 20 year age is consider as the beginning of adulthood.From these age person is able to vote, drive,smoke,etc..
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Japan
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When :second Monday in Jaunary
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Coming of age ceremonies held in morning at government offices. Government officials give speeches, and small presents are handed out to the new adults.
Many women celebrate this day by wearing a furisode and zori. The young adults often gather in groups and go to parties or go out drinking after the ceremony,
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More Details :
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Images :
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References :
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Wikipedia : Coming of Age Day
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Coming of age day
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| 2005 |
January |
10 |
Monday |
| 2006 |
January |
09 |
Monday |
| 2007 |
January |
08 |
Monday |
| 2008 |
January |
14 |
Monday |
| 2009 |
January |
12 |
Monday |
| 2010 |
January |
11 |
Monday |
| 2011 |
January |
10 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
January |
09 |
Monday |
| 2013 |
January |
14 |
Monday |
| 2014 |
January |
13 |
Monday |
| 2015 |
January |
13 |
Tuesday |
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