concept   fifteenth birthday
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the fifteenth birthday is celebrated as a significant coming-of-age milestone with a traditional seijin shiki ceremony and family gatherings.

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1 fifteenth birthday Japan Celebrated as a significant age marking the transition into adulthood with ceremonies such as Seijin-no-Hi. 1
2 fifteenth birthday Japan Celebrated with a traditional ceremony known as seijin shiki, marking the coming of age for both boys and girls 1
3 fifteenth birthday Japan Marked as a special coming-of-age milestone, usually celebrated with a traditional ceremony and family gathering 1
4 fifteenth birthday Japan Marked by a 'seijin shiki' ceremony, celebrating the coming of age for young adults at 20 years old rather than 15 1
5 fifteenth birthday Japan Marked as a significant transition to adulthood with ceremonies and traditions like the Japanese Seijin-shiki and the Korean Gwan-Rye. 1
6 juvenile Japan Refers to a person under the age of 20 and transitioning to adulthood 1
7 puberty Japan Puberty is commonly associated with the coming-of-age ceremony, symbolizing the transition from childhood to adulthood. 1
8 young people Japan Young people often live with their parents until they get married, even into their late 20s or early 30s. 1
9 young people Japan Young people are expected to show respect to elders and adhere to societal norms, often living with their parents until they get married. 1