- Coming of Age Day, a Japanese holiday celebrating new adults, was observed on January 12th, 2026.
- Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, a hub for international students, saw nearly half (49.5%) of its new 20-year-olds being foreign nationals.
- Despite a shift in perceptions due to a lowered legal adult age, foreign residents are increasingly participating in Japanese cultural traditions.
A: Hey! Did you hear about Coming of Age Day?
B: No! What’s new?
A: Apparently, Shinjuku is super international now!
B: Really? How so?
A: Well, almost half the people celebrating are foreigners!
B: Wow! That’s a lot.
A: Yeah! Shinjuku has tons of international students.
B: That makes sense, with Waseda University there.
A: Exactly! So many people turning 20 are from overseas.
B: Cool! Did they go to the ceremony?
A: Some did! They were dressed up nicely. Suits or kimonos!
B: That’s awesome! It’s good they’re joining in the traditions.
A: Totally! Japan's becoming even more diverse.
B: Definitely! It’s pretty interesting, right?
- Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, a hub for international students, saw nearly half (49.5%) of its new 20-year-olds being foreign nationals.
- Despite a shift in perceptions due to a lowered legal adult age, foreign residents are increasingly participating in Japanese cultural traditions.
A: Hey! Did you hear about Coming of Age Day?
B: No! What’s new?
A: Apparently, Shinjuku is super international now!
B: Really? How so?
A: Well, almost half the people celebrating are foreigners!
B: Wow! That’s a lot.
A: Yeah! Shinjuku has tons of international students.
B: That makes sense, with Waseda University there.
A: Exactly! So many people turning 20 are from overseas.
B: Cool! Did they go to the ceremony?
A: Some did! They were dressed up nicely. Suits or kimonos!
B: That’s awesome! It’s good they’re joining in the traditions.
A: Totally! Japan's becoming even more diverse.
B: Definitely! It’s pretty interesting, right?
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Summary
Japan’s Coming of Age Day (Jan 12, 2026) saw a significant increase in foreign participation. Shinjuku Ward, a hub for international students, celebrated with nearly 50% foreign nationals embracing Japanese traditions. #ComingOfAgeDay #Japan #Diversity
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Category ID: listed_summary
Date: Jan. 15, 2026
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Created: 2026/01/15 19:44
Updated: 2026/01/15 21:26
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