The word 成人 （seijin） in Japanese Meaning adult, that means Can be a responsible person Have full duty and civil rights Can use voting rights Getting married is suitable Will buy liquor - beer whether Buying or smoking is your thing. But if breaking the law, then must be responsible for adult penalties as well
That legal age Originated from the Edo period (1603 - 1868), based on traditions and culture from ancient Japan In order to show that a person must abandon childhood and begin adulthood In traditional traditions, only celebrated according to Shinto beliefs. In which the rituals are slightly different between men and women And usually perform ceremonies only for those born into the samurai family A young boy aged 15 (or around 10 - 16 years) will enter the adult age ceremony called Gempuku 元 服, with participants wearing a headband called "Eboshi" and will receive a new name. It means that he is an adult. There is something to be held responsible. Must act like an adult Including being able to do various things Can be like other adults in the family and can get married For girls in the samurai family as well The adult day event is held under the name Mogi. At the age of 13 (or around 12-16 years), they will receive a special kimono. That can be worn as an adult for the first time
Currently, the adult day (Seijin no Hi 成人 の 日) has been aged up to the age of 20 years since 1876, held on January 15 of each year since 1948, but enough in the year. 2000 was revised to be held on the second Monday of January instead. Which is considered as a public holiday in Japan one day And became the first 3 consecutive days of the year known as Happy Monday.
In 2018, a new law was adopted to reduce the age for legal age from 20 years to 18 years, effective in 2022.Even though the age is reduced, but drinking alcohol and smoking still have to wait for the age of 20. The same year anyway
ในงานจะมีการให้โอวาทโดยผู้หลักผู้ใหญ่ กลุ่มคนที่เกี่ยวข้องกับเมือง ทางหน่วยงานราชการจะทำพิธีมอบประกาศนียบัตรให้กับบุคคลที่มีอายุครบ 20 ปี ในวัน ฉลองบรรลุนิติภาวะนี้ พร้อมๆ กัน แต่ทั้งนี้ก็แล้วแต่เมืองว่าจะกำหนดให้คนที่เกิด ตั้งแต่เมื่อใดถึงเมื่อใด เข้ารับใบประกาศนียบัตรในแต่ละปี โดยส่วนมากจะกำหนดให้คน ที่เกิดตั้งแต่วันที่ 2 เมษายน ถึง 1 เมษายน เป็นกลุ่มที่จะได้เข้ารับ ประกาศนียบัตร
The place is often the town hall. Or the city stadium But some regions are very special Like people in the Urayasu area, this area is the location of Disneyland, so they have to go to the 'adult age' event in Disneyland! Or Narita area Then arranged in front of the Narita Airport Building
This adult day is considered an important day in the lives of young women in their 20s. They seem to like it and are especially excited because most girls That ceremony Usually wear kimono แขน 物 (kimono), arms for releasing men called 振 袖 (furisode) that are colorful Complete with hair and make-up Which at present Most often it is rented from kimono rental shops. Priced at around 3-4 ten thousand yen, but the whole set is included. Including makeup, hairdressing as well Must have a total cost of at least seventy thousand yen, which most women are popular with Another thing that is indispensable for women. Kimono dressing On this day of legalization Often go to take pictures in the studio
That costume for men In general, it is popular to wear a suit Or it will be a kimono for men And another important thing is the adult day for young men in Japan. Considered to be like a party Is a day that often declares one's maturity, such as drinking alcoholic beverages. Legally Resulting in many celebrations And sometimes causing annoyance Or create chaos during the ceremony In addition, over the years in many cities that the ceremony But there was a problem during the operation to the point that there was a problem It is well-known throughout Japan. It is a warning to young women that being an adult Not just a word for social status But being a good adult must be responsible to yourself and the society in the right way as well.
