Adult or not, 20 is a milestone.

Monday morning holiday here in old Nippon as it is "Coming of Age" day. A holiday to celebrate all who became/will become 20 years old this year or last, wife isn't even sure which. These new adults all put on traditional kimono and go to a ceremony in their hometown, where the boys and some of the girls too, generally speaking, act like the imbeciles they really are. Japanese kids are basically coddled until 20 which is way too long in my opinion. Of course the news tomorrow will report on the few who will not see 21 as they go out drink too much and drive to fast. However, for the casual observer it is a feast for the eyes to see all the beautiful kimono on the way to and from the ceremony. My boy has 2 years to go before his and we have yet to decide if he will participate or not. Actually it will be his decision entirely.
We will observe the day by doing a little shopping, buy train tickets for a trip to Tokyo and enjoy a warm meal of "nabemono" this evening. Tomorrow should see a "return to normalcy" as Woodrow Wilson so full of hope once said. I hope your life has finally returned to normal after the holiday season.