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Coming of age
Celebrating adulthood
On Jan. 11, 2010, people in Japan celebrate Seijin no Hi, which is Coming of Age Day. Accord-ing to BBC News, the age of 20 is when citizens have many rights, including the right to vote and drink alcohol legally. Coming of Age celebrations will take place at public venues all around Japan. Share your thoughts about this custom here on the NIE Blogging Zone.
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