Coming-of-Age Day : Tokyo Winter Kimono Fantasy

The second Monday of January is “Coming-of-Age Day” (Seijin-no-hi). This weekend, Tokyo’s streets will be filled with young adults wearing breathtaking “Furisode” kimonos. It’s a living fashion show that only happens once a year. Are you ready to dive in?

Vibrant girls in furisode celebrating in Tokyo

Table of contents

🔍 Secrets of the Furisode
✨ How to Enjoy the Weekend
- 🎯 Your Coming-of-Age Quest

🔍 Secrets of the Furisode

What makes these kimonos so special? Let’s look at the details that make them “anime-perfect”!

Detailed illustration of Furisode elements

Why are the sleeves so long?

These long-sleeved kimonos are called “Furisode.” Swinging the sleeves is believed to “ward off evil” and “swing in good luck.” Historically, it was also a way for young women to express their love—swinging the sleeves was a romantic signal!

Traditional meets Modern Hair Trends

Look closely at their hair! While they use traditional “Kanzashi” (hairpins), many girls today mix in modern elements like lace, pearls, and dried flowers. Every single hairstyle is a unique work of art.

✨ How to Enjoy the Weekend

Don’t just watch from afar! Here are 3 ways to immerse yourself in the celebration.

📸 Snapshot & Smile

Shrines like Meiji Jingu or Senso-ji are the best stages. A simple “Omedeto!” (Congratulations) will surely earn you a wonderful smile for your photo.

🍵 Warm Up with Amazake

It’s cold out! Buy a cup of hot “Amazake” (sweet rice drink) from a shrine stall. Sipping it while watching the sea of colorful kimonos is the ultimate winter vibe.

🌸 Find Your “Oshi” Pattern

From classic red to modern black and gold—which one would you choose? Picking your favorite “Oshi” (fave) kimono is like choosing your favorite anime character!

Tourist interacting with Japanese girls in kimono

🎯 Your Coming-of-Age Quest

Can you clear all 4 missions this weekend?

Find a furisode pattern that you absolutely love Say “Omedeto!” to someone in a kimono Enjoy a hot drink in the crisp morning air of a shrine Capture one “perfect shot” (with permission!)