Two days ago was a national holiday called Seijin No Hi, or Coming of the Age Day. On this day all 20-year olds come to these civic centers and shrine to celebrate becoming of an adult. Now they have the legal rights to do things like vote, smoke, drink, and do things without parental control.
This is a day of tradition, fun, and advice in which the elder give to them about entering adulthood.
Even though this is a day of fun this day is also very expensive for the 20-year olds. Although the women in their beautiful kimonos and the men in their new suits or traditional kimonos are stunning they are also very expensive. To rent them they cost anywhere between $550 to $1,000, to buy them cost $4,000 to $10,000! On top of that they have to pay for assistance getting dress and hair appointments. You have to have an appointment scheduled 6 months in advanced to go to the beauty parlor!
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