e for the future, so the event was planned to e… the current style of celebrating new adults in one place originated in Saitama Prefecture in 1946. At that time, the whole Japan was in a state of confusion and despondency due to the defeat in the war, and there was no hope for the future, so the event was planned to encourage the young people who would lead the next generation. The event then spread nationwide, and 2 yeas later, in 1948, “Coming of Age Day” was established.