{"id":94418,"date":"2019-01-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=94418&lang=en"},"modified":"2019-01-11T17:09:44","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T08:09:44","slug":"coming-age-day-fukuoka-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/coming-age-day-fukuoka-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming of Age Day in Fukuoka, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming of Age Day (\u6210\u4eba\u306e\u65e5 Seijin no Hi) takes place annually on the second Monday of January to celebrate the birthdays of all those who have reached the magical age of twenty (hatachi<\/em>) between Apr. 2 of the previous year and Apr. 1 of the current year. This year, the celebrations are taking place on January 13 (Sun.) and 14 (Mon.).<\/p>\n

\"\" Photo source: Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For those in Fukuoka for the occasion, it is an opportunity to see a unique aspect of Japanese culture, as new adults mark their passage in utmost style, with participants donning their best kimono<\/em> and spending small fortunes on hair styling and makeup.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in seeing the ceremonies (\u6210\u4eba\u5f0f seijin-shiki<\/em>) , we\u2019ve listed a few spots below. If you do go and visit, remember to be respectful of those celebrating, it is their day after all.<\/p>\n

Fukuoka City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head along to Marine Messe Fukuoka on Monday to see people gathering for the seijin-shiki<\/em>. It\u2019s best to go around the start or end of the event to see people arriving and departing in their kimono<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/14 (Mon.)
\n\u2022 14:00~15:00 (doors open 13:00)
\n\u2022 Marine Messe Fukuoka
\n\u2022 7-1 Okihama-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 092-711-4188<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kodomo-mirai\/tk-suishin\/opinion\/H30nendoseijinshiki.html<\/a> <\/p>\n

Kitakyushu City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While most of the seijin-shiki<\/em> found in Kitakyushu follow the usual pattern of celebrations, a small but very visible group have defined their own yankii<\/em> style. It\u2019s loud, proud, and winds up the local authorities.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/13 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 11:30~12:30 (doors open 10:30)
\n\u2022 Kitakyushu Media Dome
\n\u2022 3-1-1 Mihagino, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu<\/a>
\n\u2022 093-582-2392<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp\/ko-katei\/11901093.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Kurume City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kurume City\u2019s celebrations start early in the morning of Jan. 13 at Hotel New Plaza Kurume and 29 more places in different wards of the city.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/13 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 10:00~ (times vary per venue)
\n\u2022 Hotel New Plaza Kurume + 29 places
\n\u2022 16-1 Mutsumon-machi, Kurume City<\/a>
\n\u2022 0942-33-4529<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.city.kurume.fukuoka.jp.e.ax.hp.transer.com\/1060manabi\/2020shogaigakusyu\/3050seijinshiki\/kaisai.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Dazaifu City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Dazaifu area will be filled with kimono<\/em> clad twenty year olds on Jan. 13 for the seijin-shiki<\/em>. There\u2019s also a high chance of seeing people on the Monday around the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine area!<\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/13 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 14:00~16:00 (doors open 13:30)
\n\u2022 Puramu Karukoa Dazaifu Hall
\n\u2022 1-3-1 Kanzeonji, Dazaifu City<\/a>
\n\u2022 092-921-2121
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.city.dazaifu.lg.jp\/admin\/kosodate\/shakyo\/7701.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Yanagawa City<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On Jan. 13 you might be lucky enough to see the colorful kimono<\/em> of the celebrants against the beautiful backdrop of Yanagawa\u2019s canals for some Instagram-worthy photos! Take the opportunity to ride the kotatsu bune<\/a><\/em>, too. <\/p>\n

\u2022 1\/13 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 14:00~ (doors open 13:00)
\n\u2022 Yanagawa Citizen Hall
\n\u2022 29-2 Sakamoto-machi, Yanagawa City<\/a>
\n\u2022 0944-77-8834<\/a>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.city.yanagawa.fukuoka.jp\/kyoiku\/shogaigakushu\/seijinshiki\/oshirase.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Written by Oscar Boyd and Jasmin Bethke, Jan. 2017. Updated Jan. 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> The information presented here was gathered and summarized by the Fukuoka Now staff. While we have done our best to check for accuracy, there might be errors and details may have changed. If you notice any errors or changes, please contact us. This report was updated in Jan. 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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