Yamaguchi Archery Coming-of-Age | Japan Tradition
On Monday, to mark Coming of Age Day, a ceremony was held at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, during which young adults shot arrows to drive away evil spirits. In Japan, the legal age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18 in 2022, but many people still celebrate the milestone when … Read more