Coming of Age Day celebrations in Tokyo (9 images)

The Coming of Age Day ceremony, or Seijin Shiki, happens every year on the second Monday of January for those who turned 20 during the year. When a young person turns 20 in Japanese society they have become an adult.

Twenty-year-old participants pose for a group selfie during the Coming-of-Age Day ceremony at an amusement park "Toshimaen" in Tokyo on Monday. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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The women tend to wear expensive kimonos -- though many rent them due to the high cost. Men tend to wear suits and ties, but some will don traditional garb. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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When a young person turns 20 in Japan they are then legally allowed to drink, smoke, gamble and drive. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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People have the day off to celebrate and it is recognized as a public holiday in Japan. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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