Lifestyle Jan 3, 2021
Coming of age in Japan during COVID-19
by Louise George Kittaka
This year’s new adults are on the precipice of missing out on their seijinshiki, a time-honored tradition noted for its formality and formalwear.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Feb 12, 2018
Harenohi of Yokohama suddenly halted all operations last month, leaving many new adults unable to wear formal attire for their Coming-of-Age ceremonies. An event was held on Feb. 4 in Yokohama to bless those who were affected.
Language | MORNING ENGLISH Jan 22, 2018
Let's discuss the Harenohi Coming-of-Age Day kimono disaster
Police received at least 160 complaints after a kimono rental firm halted operations just before Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies, leaving young women without formal attire for the once-in-a-lifetime event.
National Jan 10, 2018
Coming of age: 1 in 8 new adults in Tokyo are not Japanese, ward figures show
by Reiji Yoshida
The foreign community is younger overall than the native population across the 23 wards, figures show.
National Jan 10, 2018
Kimono rental shop that went bust had significant debt amid fierce industry competition: sources
Details emerged Wednesday about significant debts faced by a kimono rental firm that went bust just before Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies, leaving scores of women celebrating adulthood without their formal attire. The Yokohama-based company, Harenohi, was behind on payments, a credit research firm said, with a ...
National Jan 9, 2018
Kimono rental firm's sudden closure leaves many women scrambling on Coming-of-Age Day
Police have received at least 160 complaints after a kimono rental firm halted operations just before Monday's Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies, leaving many young women without formal attire for the once-in-a-lifetime event, sources said. Hundreds of women made kimono reservations with the Yokohama-based Harenohi and were ...
National / Social Issues Mar 5, 2017
Special coming-of-age ceremonies catering to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people are growing popular in Japan, providing an opportunity for sexual minorities to celebrate and express their true selves. A university student was among some 40 participants, including family members, who participated in an ...
National / Social Issues Jan 17, 2016
Coming-of-Age ceremony held for LGBT people in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward
About 180 people attend a Coming-of-Age ceremony for young members of the LGBT community that was held in Tokyo.
National / Crime & Legal Jan 13, 2015
Some youths who turned out for Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies Monday were taken into police custody after they went wild during and after celebrations. In Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, a 19-year-old allegedly punched a police officer in the face after he and several friends were warned not ...