Coming of age day is the second Monday of January (used to be the 15th of January). It is held for those who turn 20 and celebrates their transition to adulthood - which means you can drink, smoke, and vote. Traditionally it means dressing up and going to hear a speech from the local officials. The traditional dress for women is a kimono. There are a number of good web sites on the internet about the kimono, but here is one you might find interesting:
http://www.japanesekimono.com/I saw a number of young women wearing kimono today but thought this one looked especially nice. She was with her mother at the Meiji Shrine and a lot of people were stopping her and asking for a picture (the whole point of going to Meiji Shrine and wearing your kimono).
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