As Japan lowers the age of adulthood by two years from 20 in April, among the many new freedoms and responsibilities facing 18- and 19-year-olds will be the ability to enter into consumer contracts without parental consent.
They will, for instance, be able to take out loans or make investments, purchase cellphones or buy various services over the internet.
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