Tuesday 9 January 2007

Japanese mark Coming of Age day

Japan has been marking Coming of Age day, celebrating the transition into adulthood of those who turned 20 last year.
But in another sign of the country's demographic difficulties, the number of youths being honoured is the smallest in nearly two decades.
Twenty is the age when you can vote and drink alcohol legally here.
The celebrations take place at city halls, temples and other public venues like Tokyo Disneyland.

BBC: