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The Japan Times on 2020-01-13 08:39

Japan’s coming-of-age ceremonies under cloud as 2022 age law revision looms

Many local governments remain undecided on whether coming-of-age ceremonies should continue to be held for people aged 20 after the adult age defined under

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