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  7. Even after the adult age is reduced to 18 years old, the coming-of-age ceremony in Yokohama will continue to be targeted at 20 years old.

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Even after the adult age is reduced to 18 years old, the coming-of-age ceremony in Yokohama will continue to be targeted at 20 years old.

Last Updated February 7, 2020

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February 7, 2020

Board of Education Secretariat Lifelong Learning Cultural Properties Division

Junichi Miyata

Phone number: 045-671-3236

Fax: 045-224-5863

Due to the amendment of the Civil Code, the adult age will be reduced to 18 years from April 2022.
In Yokohama-shi, we performed citizen questionnaire or hearing of opinion of affiliated group about "gathering to celebrate Yokohama-shi" adult day "" after revised Civil Code enforcement (hereinafter, coming-of-age ceremony) and pushed forward examination, but adult age The coming-of-age ceremony after lowering is
"Important places such as reaffirming our social responsibilities as an adult and deepening our attachment to Yokohama."
We will inform you that we have decided to "target the age of 20 as it is."

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Board of Education Secretariat General Affairs Department Lifelong Learning and Cultural Properties Division

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Telephone: 045-671-3282

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Email address: ky-syobun@city.yokohama.jp

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