Posts tagged "Japanese culture"

Diversity Quiz: Coming of Age Day in Japan

Coming of Age Day in Japan Coming of Age is celebrated in various ways around the globe. In Japan, this celebration is called “Seijin-no-Hi”. Try out the quiz below to see just how much you know about the history and traditions of this special day in Japan! Questions: (1) At what age are citizens officially...
Reflections -- Coming of Age Day

Reflections — Coming of Age Day

Research always affirms to transform a prior conception. In researching Japan’s celebrations for Coming of Age Day, I have to admit I got a little jealous. All of the traditions and participation from the entire Japanese society painted a picture that sounded like a lot of fun. It made me a bit sad that American...