Coming of Age Ceremony
Turning 20 is a big turning point for Japanese. From this age on, Japanese are considered adults who are now productive members of society.
Every year, a coming-of-age ceremony (seijin no hi) is held for everyone who turns 20 that year.
Guys usually wear a suit to their coming-of-age ceremony, while girls a furisode (a special type of kimono with extra-long sleeves and very elaborate designs, usually worn by unmarried women). I think it might be the most formal outfit there is in Japan..
If you wander around town on this day, you will see many young girls wearing a furisode and done up to the max. The rental of these outfits must cost a pretty penny...but they look absolutely gorgeous!
Coming-of-Age day is also a national holiday, so I had the day off from work.
Amanda and I spent the day downtown shopping, eating and gawking at all the beautifully dressed girls.
Every year, a coming-of-age ceremony (seijin no hi) is held for everyone who turns 20 that year.
Guys usually wear a suit to their coming-of-age ceremony, while girls a furisode (a special type of kimono with extra-long sleeves and very elaborate designs, usually worn by unmarried women). I think it might be the most formal outfit there is in Japan..
If you wander around town on this day, you will see many young girls wearing a furisode and done up to the max. The rental of these outfits must cost a pretty penny...but they look absolutely gorgeous!
Coming-of-Age day is also a national holiday, so I had the day off from work.
Amanda and I spent the day downtown shopping, eating and gawking at all the beautifully dressed girls.
posted by Meeshe at 3:49 AM
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