Seijin-No-Hi(Coming-of-Age Day)

Today is Coming-of-Age Day called "成人の日"("Seijin-No-Hi") to celebrate youths who reach the age of 20. In Japan, the youths over 20 are regarded as adults and have the right to vote, drink and smoke from this age.

Local cities around Japan host official celebrations called "成人式"("Seijin-Shiki") for them but every year some drunken youngsters behave violently at the party. It seems like one of the Japanese tradition!

FYI: In Fukui, 2 youngsters were arrested to fight against municipal office employees.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20100110-OYT1T00572.htm

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