Young people take to the streets to celebrate Coming of Age Day on January 13 in Okinawa, Japan. /VCG Photo

The day is an annual celebration in the country. /VCG Photo

It honors every person who turned 20, the age of majority in Japan, over the past year. /VCG Photo

Ceremonies are held throughout the country, with variations in different cities. /VCG Photo

Young people wear kimonos to participate in the celebration rites. /VCG Photo

After the ceremonies, the youth are officially pronounced adults, which means they are legally allowed to drink alcohol, for example. /VCG Photo