In Japan, we have a national holiday called Coming of Age Day on the second Monday of January. It celebrates the people who turn 18 years old, which is the legal age of adulthood in Japan.
Coming of age ceremonies are usually held at public halls.
Depending on the area in Japan, some ceremonies are held at hotels or even at Tokyo Disneyland, as it is for those in Urayasu City in Chiba Prefecture.
Normally you will attend the coming of age ceremony of your hometown.
Similar to an alumni association, you get the chance to meet some friends you haven’t seen in a long time.
At the ceremony, one person acts as a representative of the new adults and presents their goals, and the mayor of the city will give a speech.