成人の日

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Wed 2008/01/16 01:11
海外ヲタに「成人の日」とはなにかを教える記事です。
毎年は女性はおとなしく美しく輝きながら、一部の男性は暴れまくる。。。
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アンケートに投票して「GO!」をクリックしてください!
FatBastard in directly responsible (登録日: 2007/11/04 19:28)
Hotdog Repairman
Holy cow! That first girl is babe-o-licious
(ID #69810) Posted on 2008/01/16 00:55
Danny Choo in Tokyo (登録日: 2006/12/11 12:18)
CEO MIrai Inc
FatB,
Thats why I chose her as the first photo ^^;
(ID #69811) Posted on 2008/01/16 00:58
Asian_Ethics in Toronto, Canada (登録日: 2007/10/20 12:46)
Ninja
I'm wondering if it's normal over there for people to just take pictures of strangers? Usually they end up on sites where people will oogle you... I guess it's just a different culture. Cool stuff though!
(ID #69812) Posted on 2008/01/16 00:58
qingy in front of the monitor (登録日: 2007/10/06 06:21)
Gunpla Enthusiast
Explain to me why all the girls are wearing faux fur wraps? Is it cold? And it's weird to see all these people with dyed yankee hair styles dressed in traditional clothing.

PS. I'm 20
(ID #69813) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:03
JV3r8 in State College (登録日: 2008/04/22 11:13)
U.S. Army Officer
I agree, I think it looks silly.  Even if it is cold, suck it up!  That's the price of looking good.

And I buy my own insurance now.
(ID #183176) Posted on 2008/05/08 01:48
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (登録日: 2007/01/03 03:24)
Student
I heard about this but is it a national holiday? I'm 21 going to make 22 at 28 of this month
(ID #69814) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:13
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (登録日: 2006/12/25 13:32)
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Nice looking girls in traditional Japanese clothes. Me wants.
(ID #69815) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:33
chun in need to be in bed (登録日: 2007/01/09 15:45)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I'm 30 last year ^^;;;;
body feeling old haha =_=;!
(ID #69816) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:38
fifaifo in Singapore (登録日: 2007/12/25 15:19)
Student
The guys in the golden kimono give off a yakuza-ish vibe :D

I think Japanese guys are really hot when in their traditional garb...
(ID #69817) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:39
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland (登録日: 2007/08/05 19:35)
4th Year Business Economics Student
@FatB: Don't forget the girl on the last "girl photo". ;)
I turned 20 last year, so if I were in Japan I could've participated. ^^
(ID #69818) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:46
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
I'm 27, turning 28 in march of this year.
I also sure look younger (by 10 years+) but already think like an old man.
That and satirical, cynical thoughts that I like to express.
Don't worry, I still remain optimistic and hopeful when it is needed. ^^
If you hate me, let me know, but be sure I'll remain here for a long time. ^^;

I wish I participated in such a ceremony when I was 20... By the way.
(ID #69822) Posted on 2008/01/16 01:59
Captain Arepa in Heaven's Branch (登録日: 2008/01/11 22:43)
Procrastinator, n00b blogger
Ohhhh!!! Seijin no Hi! Our Japanese Teacher explained it to us today! Coincidentially, here Jan 15th a different holiday is celebrated: the "Teacher's Days"... so no classes, yay!

BTW, omedetou to all the new "hatachi people" in Japan XD
(ID #69823) Posted on 2008/01/16 02:09
bookie in Jakarta (登録日: 2007/12/08 11:16)
System Admin
It would be nice to see Stormtrooper in a kimono @ Seijin no Hi festive. :)
(ID #69825) Posted on 2008/01/16 02:34
e-jump in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/12/22 22:46)
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
Im going to be 24 this year, and still RONERY ;__;
(ID #69826) Posted on 2008/01/16 02:45
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (登録日: 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
I was 20 last year. Will be 21 this year within 3 months. Still ronery though. ;__;
(ID #69827) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:01
Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (登録日: 2006/12/25 12:46)
Policy & Research Officer
Darn so cool, I wished I had such a ceremony when I was turning 20.

But alas I'm already 25, no more chance for me.
(ID #69828) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:10
e-jump in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/12/22 22:46)
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
@Hangmen : with your full armor and replica firearms, those scares the chicks away.

Still, RONERY ;__;
(ID #69829) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:17
xjaymanx in Vegas, baby! (登録日: 2006/12/29 12:13)
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Great post! I'm just 2-3 years older than you, Danny, but fortunate to have women friends in their mid-20s tell me I look 27-28! 

Must be the Vegas climate, lol. ^_^;
(ID #69830) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:27
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (登録日: 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
@e-jump: SCREW YOU! Chicks dig armor! Halo's Master Chief has a female AI insi- wait, that still sounds ronery even if I was him. ;__;
(ID #69831) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:28
bob-san in Madison WI (登録日: 2007/02/23 00:39)
Administrative Assistant
I'm with you in regards to feeling younger than I actually am.  I'm 30 but I certainly do not think/act it (to some extent).  Which I too attribute it to my 'otakudom'
(ID #69832) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:29
Zer0 in Singapore (登録日: 2007/01/11 20:07)
Keyboard Warrior
I wonder how many of them will join the AV industry
(ID #69833) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:29
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo (登録日: 2007/11/06 14:49)
Software Engineer
There certainly were some great sights out and about yesterday.
(ID #69834) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:29
necrophadian in Palookaville, USA (登録日: 2007/04/22 13:25)
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
Chronologically 24, look 18, feel like 65 (i want to retire now). =(
(ID #69835) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:32
Sam in San Francisco (登録日: 2007/03/30 12:56)
Student
LOLOL I just turned 16 today.
Jan. 14
(ID #69836) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:34
Boris in USA (登録日: 2006/12/26 01:24)
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
i love the outfits, they are so beautiful ^^ I'm 21 will be 22 in February. I still feel and act like a teen so I'm all good with that. 
(ID #69837) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:40
0shift in New Zealand (登録日: 2007/08/13 20:52)
Student
haha...i just turned 20 four months ago. I wish I had a big event like that to celebrate
(ID #69838) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:41
Tami in Germany - Düsseldorf (登録日: 2007/12/16 11:54)
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
Woah... envy... again! I can't stop to envy Japanese for whatever they have and do lol...

Well i'm 26 and turning 27 this year... and i feel sort of burned out. 
Maybe cause i used to be a workaholic untill last years march and never took real holidays or stuff. Hell i had a sleeping bag in my office which i used frequently. :(

Now i consider to change my job field from webdesign to system integration or something which has a good chance to work in japan and then i go over there, hell yea! And THEN i will feel like 20, you bet! :D
(ID #69839) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:47
pixelkitty in Melbourne, Australia (for the moment) (登録日: 2007/11/01 15:00)
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
I certainly do not feel my 37 years. I still feel like a 20 year old - but I think my toy boy husband helps :P He's only 32.

We both are like much younger people though, with our interests in toys, movies, music and travel.

Who wants to get old and boring? Not us.
(ID #69840) Posted on 2008/01/16 03:59
laughingman in Canada (登録日: 2007/11/18 13:10)
McMaster Engineering Level I
I feel older than my actual age, though at times, I've been told that I also look older than the average 18/19 yo (partially because of the way I dress, less casual and more orderly). People also come to me for some advice because apparently, I'm a bit wiser. It's bullocks of course, because I just offer logical reasoning rather than the headstrong approach many kids my age often take :p
(ID #69841) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:09
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
e-jump and Hangmen13: Stop acting like kids, you make me feel depressed.
Do I complain? No. ^^;

necrophadian, I'm glad I'm not alone in that case. ^^
(ID #69842) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:17
mavadotar in Peterborough, Canada (登録日: 2007/12/11 20:38)
Otaku Security Guard
I'm 20, but everyone is surprised I'm that old, which may help when I get older but for now it just means I get ID'd for everything.
(ID #69843) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:25
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (登録日: 2007/08/23 05:56)
Design Consultant
@D_Blade, why depressed? That you are older than them? Or is it the Ronery part?

Im 26 turning 27 in April. Aries B!tches... awwwwww yeah. For the guys that look younger, dont worry. Chick dig it when you are older (at least young in the face). Hell, everyone is still young here, so go out, have fun.. (and save to go to Japan to pick up a cute chick if you are lonely).
(ID #69844) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:31
FEARtactics in Canada (登録日: 2007/06/18 13:29)
Student
looking at the statistics, i dont feel so old anymore (but some how always tired). Hurray for the "16-20" age group!
(ID #69845) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:34
squee in Singapore (登録日: 2007/09/27 06:23)
Techie
I'm turning 24 later this year... but I always consider myself to be 5. It's great to be a kid :p
(ID #69846) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:41
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
DRAGUN, it was a matter of speech. But otherwise, it didn't have to turn into an open contest of obnoxiousness (I know that both won on that matter) to see who was the most "Ronery" of them.

Nah, I'm fine as I am right now, except maybe for sharing my deepest feelings. ^^;
I'm more preoccupied by people that tend to underestimate me because of my appearance. Drives me cuckoo. ^^
(ID #69847) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:43
Krim in the Capital Wasteland (登録日: 2007/10/28 16:07)
Failure
I personally really like the traditional male clothing, don't understand why they wouldn't want to wear em since they look to be so comfortable and less restricting on the body. by the way, whats with the fluffy part on the female clothing?
(ID #69848) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:45
yanggie in Singapore (登録日: 2008/01/14 17:54)
Advocado
I'm turning 27 this year; feels like I'm 21~2; but wish I were 17.
(ID #69849) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:48
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
@Krim: Yeah, they look like samurai of lore. I'd love to wear stuff like that.
(ID #69850) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:54
YoShI in Calgary, Canada (登録日: 2008/01/15 13:53)
Stealthy Ninja, Life support.
turned 22 couple weeks ago...
i still feel like i'm 19...
but i act like i'm 16....that normal?! lol
(ID #69851) Posted on 2008/01/16 04:58
aleksandra in Croatia (登録日: 2008/01/15 13:54)
architecture student
it looks so nice... 
and considering age... i recently turned 21... and im feeling old :)
but i think the age is not the problem, i just dont seem to fit in any age clasifications with all my interrests lol 
(ID #69852) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:04
YoShI in Calgary, Canada (登録日: 2008/01/15 13:53)
Stealthy Ninja, Life support.
...though i gotta say, the girl second from the bottom is a cutie..ow ow
(ID #69853) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:06
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
YoShI, as long as you're happy with yourself and respond to a minimum of expectations (better is preferred of course, but hey), there shouldn't be troubles.

*Returns to the darkness... I mean to the coursepack*
(And for those who believe I'm in a bad mood, I'm not really. Just stressing against the idea of procrastinating right now).
(ID #69854) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:11
blauereiter in Tokyo, Japan (登録日: 2007/07/07 23:14)
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
Thanks to these guys and girls I got a day off work...thanks a bunch folks !
(ID #69855) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:17
10116222 in QC, Manila, Philippines (登録日: 2007/01/28 22:49)
Not sure anymore
22. though mind's frame of thinking has a pretty wide range.
(ID #69856) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:20
Henry in /usr/bin/ (登録日: 2006/12/25 20:29)
anime/cosplay events organizer
i'm 24 yrs old turning 25 this coming april but i have the body of a 12 yr old and people who don't know me much always mistaken me for a 1st yr. junior high student XDDD

my mind is also younger 'coz of my otaku interests lolz XDDD
(ID #69857) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:34
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (登録日: 2007/12/05 00:28)
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
I'm 19, going to turn 20 in 4 months.

Wonder how it's going to feel, leaving teenager hood and entering adult hood..
(ID #69858) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:44
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (登録日: 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
I'll be twenty-two next month...just another year to me...don't feel any different though...
(ID #69860) Posted on 2008/01/16 05:57
XSportSeeker in Brazil (登録日: 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Nice, very nice.
I'm 27, and don't feel/act that old too.
I've been on that temple (or complex of temples)!

So, this is the famous date otakus commemorate they'll be able to buy hentai stuff? :P
(ID #69861) Posted on 2008/01/16 06:06
Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (登録日: 2006/12/30 23:28)
Student
Turning 19 this year. I might look adult and gruffy on the surface but am still young at heart :D


For me, I felt that no matter how old one is, one side of you must still be young, life can be really a bore if one is too/overly serious and mature.
(ID #69862) Posted on 2008/01/16 06:18
Bulat in Canada (登録日: 2007/04/04 15:38)
Student
My young age and my personality never match ages. I have been told a hundred times that i act as if i was way older than i actually i am. BUT, people often follow stereotypes and judge me according to physical age, which really pisses me off. Thats why i dont usually tell my age to people on the internet until they know me well haha (^ ^;)>

Ive got a question here not quite related to the question given by danny. I like getting drunk and swearing and fighting a lot, so if i got to Japan and do that will i be kicked out? Japan is very important to me, but i am not used to giving in and not following my personality. So if there is an annoying policeman, or some brats, or drunks looking for a fight, i might get in trouble if i am involved... right?
(ID #69863) Posted on 2008/01/16 06:20
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (登録日: 2007/08/23 05:56)
Design Consultant
@Bulat, if you like getting drunk and getting into fights, then I would say that you dont act mature. Please dont take this as an insult, but if you do not want to be judged by your physical age, then maybe you should impress upon people your MATURITY. Getting drunk and getting in fights doesnt really emphasize this trait. 

@D_Blade, what is it about your physical appearance that people arent accepting of? If you dont mind me asking (and airing it out in the open.. with your semi-anonymous friends)
(ID #69865) Posted on 2008/01/16 06:32
cloudduel_13 in San Antonio, Texas (登録日: 2007/10/11 11:03)
Back to the grind
man those are nice pictures,even the guys get to wear some cool clothes.i turn 24 later in the year but at my job i usually act less mature than the rest of my coworkers;most are younger than I am.Say NO to maturity.
(ID #69867) Posted on 2008/01/16 06:54
qingy in front of the monitor (登録日: 2007/10/06 06:21)
Gunpla Enthusiast
@Bulat
I suppose you're gaijin yes? Generally, getting drunk and fighting will get you into trouble anywhere in the world. And you'd also be setting a bad example and reinforcing the japanese public's image of misbehaving gaijins. So if I were you, I'd leave the fighting behind. Of course, if someone picks a fight with you, you should defend yourself (or ignore them in the first place), but picking fights is a big no no.
(ID #69868) Posted on 2008/01/16 07:01
ornehx in ペナン、マレシ-ア (登録日: 2007/12/26 00:14)
dannychoo.com の読者
i look younger than my girlfren when in fact she is younger than me by 1 yr.

I am 25

The girl in yellow is cute...
(ID #69869) Posted on 2008/01/16 07:03
Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (登録日: 2007/01/20 18:17)
 Already 18, kind of unbelievable when I think about it. My mom keeps on reminding me that I have entered adult hood and I should be more mature. But I still pretty much act like a 14 year old, so it will take me a much longer time before I finally "mature". :p
(ID #69870) Posted on 2008/01/16 07:13
MACdaddy in Earth (登録日: 2007/11/10 11:26)
Stalker
heh And my family n friends think I am stupid for moving to Japan. 

Every time I see photos like these, eat some crappy american sushi and have movies like Alvin and the Chipmunks shoved down my throat, I am reminded of why I work so hard to earn my English teaching degree. Half way there baby! Yeah!
(ID #69871) Posted on 2008/01/16 07:19
radical anime fan in 2009 Singapore. (登録日: 2007/01/25 22:32)
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
16. i'm finally inclined to find a part-time job so that I can pay for whatever I want to get.
(ID #69872) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:01
Gorgo in Florence, Italy (登録日: 2007/04/16 20:08)
Games addicted
Well i'm 32 but all people i know tells me that i looks like a tweny...^^
I feel younger too, maybe is my state of mind,  my wife alaways remember it to me with "c'mon grow up a little!" o better "how old are you? 10 or something?"...^^ I love her!
(ID #69873) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:05
Setsukyie in Malaysia (登録日: 2008/01/05 13:14)
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
I'm 14 turning 15 later this year..
Not many people here is in my age group huh..
(ID #69874) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:08
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia (登録日: 2007/06/01 05:51)
student
17 turn 18 at 17 august
if traffic is easier here in indonesia... 

@radical anime fan
this might be personal, but can i ask about this? what are u working for part time?
(ID #69877) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:37
Tsiry in Tana, Madagascar (登録日: 2007/12/06 19:30)
Computer Science Student
Very nice photos!

I'm 22 but people often mistake me for a 15 old boy after I shaved my beard. :D
(ID #69878) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:47
Danny Choo in Tokyo (登録日: 2006/12/11 12:18)
CEO MIrai Inc
I was asked for ID when trying to enter a "over 18" booth for Ninja Gaiden at the Tokyo Game show *last year*. 
I said "thank you!" and then walked away - those folks at Microsoft can be odd at times.
(ID #69879) Posted on 2008/01/16 08:58
McKlain in Spain (登録日: 2007/05/11 18:22)
Web Designer
The girls look über-cute o_O
(ID #69880) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:02
saragnayan (登録日: 2007/12/19 16:43)
age is all in the head. ;)
(ID #69881) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:12
notfair in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/08/14 17:46)
Student, ACG Fans
alot of "golden"(what at color name? bronze? or ?) hair ... 
im not 22 years old, but all my friend also say im not look like 22 years old.
(ID #69882) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:18
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (登録日: 2006/12/25 11:20)
3D artist
Im 28, though i feel about twice that due to my pessimism and bleak view at the moment! It changes each month!

Great pics - i managed to see the coming of age celebrations the very first time i went to japan in jan 2006, though i missed it on my recent trip by a few days! Most cutesome ladies.

Why do the majority of young japanese girls dye their hair that same gingery brown colour? Its not a complaint - i like it - just something ive wondered.
(ID #69883) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:26
Busterbeam in Nagoya (登録日: 2007/01/22 15:06)
Plamo Addict
coming of age... they still look like kids to me.  on a maturity level i think a lot of them have a long way to go.  but weren't we all that way at 20?
(ID #69884) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:30
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Well DRAGUN, I got some juvenile face (hopefully without adolescents' skin troubles) and a less than average height and weight.
Anyway, if you were to see me in person or get a picture of me, you wouldn't believe your eyes.

The recurrent question I get from people is "When will you graduate?".
Well, they are far from the truth. 
(ID #69885) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:31
FatBastard in directly responsible (登録日: 2007/11/04 19:28)
Hotdog Repairman
@AndyH, Cheer up mate! Seen your work; you're goin places, no worries. 

Why brown? To make you wonder if the carpet matches the drapes. Woot!
(ID #69886) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:32
D_Blade in Montreal (登録日: 2007/01/01 00:00)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Bulat, the answer to your problem is simple. You just have to channel your energy in the right way.

Simply said, if you want to visit Japan, not only you have to keep a low profile (by giving up your bad habits) but also show a certain degree of politeness and respect and this for everyone.
I would even say it's a behavior that is preferred everywhere.
(ID #69887) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:39
Sylon Beta (登録日: 2007/10/06 22:33)
Student
I look (and act) a lot older than I am, but if I reveal my age to others, they start attributing me to stereotypes attributed to people my age. 

Well, I'm usually thought of as 8 or 9 years older than I am, so much until I've long gotten used to it.
(ID #69888) Posted on 2008/01/16 09:49
FatBastard in directly responsible (登録日: 2007/11/04 19:28)
Hotdog Repairman
Yo D Blade, won't sugarcoat words cause you're not it that. Just know that when ppl around you start turnin into overweight, wrinkly gasbags and you're still lookin young. You're gonna smirk. Trust.
(ID #69890) Posted on 2008/01/16 10:05
メタルおたくmetalotaku in Holland (登録日: 2007/10/11 23:06)
Working in a supermarket T0T
I am 17 years old but feel like a 60 year old geezer most of the time...
Nai in Hungary (登録日: 2007/08/23 03:14)
IT
Its a little strange seeing keitai and kimono at the same time.
(ID #69892) Posted on 2008/01/16 10:27
radical anime fan in 2009 Singapore. (登録日: 2007/01/25 22:32)
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Those girls look so cute I'm having trouble believeing they're 20; more ike 17 or 18.

@hendrik: I'm inclined to work, but I havn't found any yet... and with my holidays ending soon, that "inclination" would remainas it is until the next long holiday. Sorry if I gave any indication otherwise. 
(ID #69893) Posted on 2008/01/16 10:58
lostandfound in Singapore (登録日: 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I consider myself young, my body and mind are still the same age I think... So yea...
(ID #69895) Posted on 2008/01/16 12:32
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (登録日: 2007/04/25 06:26)
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
I just love kimonos, would love to have one myself (a male's kimono though). Girls look so lovely in them, especially the brightly colored furisode.

..and I'm 26, so just entered the 26-30 category.
(ID #69896) Posted on 2008/01/16 12:37
Reikai in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan (登録日: 2007/02/04 12:45)
Student
Well, looks like the fashion for fur has transfered to the Kimino/Yukata as well...

Btw Danny... you seem to have stuff about events OUTSIDE 109...

I think it would be cool though, if you did an article about the INSIDE of 109/109-2... especially the 109 ladies/mens section :P

(ID #69899) Posted on 2008/01/16 12:51
Chong Mizunaga in an Afro (登録日: 2007/12/15 11:09)
Afro-ed Student
.. Kinda funny to see them dressed so nice and traditional one moment- then see them flip out a handphone the next. @_@

But I do think the traditional Japanese clothing is nice ^^ Just maybe the fur is a little.. not appealing ^^;
(ID #69900) Posted on 2008/01/16 13:18
Soturi in Finland, Espoo (登録日: 2008/01/06 23:17)
Student of the Finnish language and soon to be programmer?
Soon (in May) 25! w00t~

Btw, a friend of mine is in Japan atm, and he took some pics too. Said most girls rent their kimono's, cause a new one is about 5000€, renting about 900€. O.O chou takai!!
(ID #69901) Posted on 2008/01/16 13:56
Sakari (登録日: 2007/06/20 02:36)
[f] 
Looks like those lads know how to party...

I think it just wouldn't be proper to celebrate turning 20 without getting drunk and yelling obscenities.
(ID #69902) Posted on 2008/01/16 13:59
tetrflare in Singapore (登録日: 2007/11/24 19:46)
Spellcaster
I'm 24, and I feel I'm getting old already. Have a few more years of studying to do still before finding a job... =(
(ID #69903) Posted on 2008/01/16 14:08
hanhan in マレーシア (登録日: 2007/11/24 22:19)
ウェブ デサイ二アー
26 turning 27 in October.. If can I want to stay 26 foreva~!   
(ID #69906) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:08
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (登録日: 2007/06/11 16:09)
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
Today is my birthday! 16th January. ^^;
(ID #69911) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:18
G4tsu in Lille, France (登録日: 2007/12/23 23:07)
Student in Japanese language and culture.
900€ for a rent kimono!!!! O_o 
(ID #69913) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:34
Gorm in London (登録日: 2007/11/06 11:28)
Student
just turned 20 last month :( not even a teen anymore
(ID #69914) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:37
catherine in England (登録日: 2007/12/28 00:18)
Student
I'm only 15- though alot of my friends are already 16 (lucky).

The outfits are beautiful, especially those men who dared to go traditionally dressed. The girls hair was  so well done too. 
(ID #69915) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:43
Kirakun in Ipoh, Malaysia (登録日: 2007/06/02 23:47)
Auditor
[f] 
Haha danny...
Unlike you, my client said i was 35 when i was actually just 18...

Now that I am turning 23 this march, i don't want to know people's opinion about my age -_-
(ID #69916) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:44
Stuntman in London, UK (登録日: 2007/11/11 05:04)
Student/Raving Bleach Fan
I'm 19 now, and I'll be 20 in October.

Funnily enough, I feel more like a 16 year old now and I still watch cartoons. Guess some of us never grow up.

(BTW, that picture of the little girl in glasses wearing the yellow kimono just screams cuteness)
(ID #69917) Posted on 2008/01/16 16:02
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA (登録日: 2007/04/05 08:19)
Deadend Job
Young girls wearing kimono, that is my weak spot. BTW, most of these pictures taken last year.
(ID #69919) Posted on 2008/01/16 17:10
krapoutchat in tervuren, belgium (登録日: 2007/02/10 16:25)
daydreaming
mmmhhh......Phisically 39 y old
            mentally just turned 16y old ;)
There is no young or old ......it's just a state of mind..
(ID #69920) Posted on 2008/01/16 17:41
BeLe in Davao, Philippines (登録日: 2007/01/03 17:48)
.NET/Web Developer
Brain Age says my brain is 20 years old...about 2 years younger than my actual age. ^^

Girls in kimono...aaaaah...lovely sight indeed.  How much does a kimono cost nowadays anyway?
(ID #69921) Posted on 2008/01/16 17:49
Ernest the 5th in San Bernardino, CA (登録日: 2007/11/08 05:06)
Help Desk Support (IT)
Very cool.  I love to hear/read about different cultures and how they live/celebrate.

this may sound quite ignorant, but I noticed not all the guys wore suits.  Some wore garb similar to outfits I've seen on fighting games.  What are they called?
(ID #69922) Posted on 2008/01/16 17:52
that guy in Perth Amboy, nj (登録日: 2007/12/31 06:33)
gebroni pilot
Turning 20 next month...like I give a damn. I still feel young
(ID #69925) Posted on 2008/01/16 19:17
MrColobus in UK (登録日: 2007/01/15 03:39)
Analyst
This April I'll be 35 (officially), but when I look at other people my age I always think they seem older.  Either I'm immature or they're boring old farts.... I think they're farts :)
Also, I'll be in Japan this year for my birthday!  What's a good thing to do in Japan on your birthday?!
(ID #69926) Posted on 2008/01/16 19:19
JaydenM in Holland (登録日: 2007/09/13 03:17)
sleepyhead
I'm 26. I feel old when i think about it. And i totally freak out when i think about the fact that i'll turn 30 in a few years!! O_O
(ID #69927) Posted on 2008/01/16 19:23
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (登録日: 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
I turned 18 less than a month ago. 18's meant to be a big turning point right? (Least in the UK it is) But it dont feel any different lol.
And I think I feel younger lol... I still act pretty childish (all the cartoons, comics and figures I buy lol) although I can act mature if the situation calls for it. (Got uni interviews soon... ACK)
(ID #69928) Posted on 2008/01/16 20:24
technonewt in Southern Oregon, United States (登録日: 2007/11/02 12:53)
College Student
I turned 22 last month, didn't really feel any different.
(ID #69929) Posted on 2008/01/16 20:28
Sinless in Germany (登録日: 2008/01/02 04:04)
I have become 20 in August.

Sometimes I don´t take things so serious then other do.

To think, that a lot of people are married or have a baby in my age, I feel a little childish. On the other hand, non of my friends (in the same age then me) are so "mature". xD
(ID #69930) Posted on 2008/01/16 21:11
Sy in Sheffield,England (登録日: 2008/04/04 04:39)
13 year old gunpla legend... kinda
13 year old legend... kinda modest but hey!
(ID #69931) Posted on 2008/01/16 21:13
neko in Sangenjaya, Tokyo (登録日: 2007/02/10 16:25)
IT specialist
i start feeling old too... turning 25 at the end of the month >.<
only 5 more years to go and i gonna be an EOL guy *big LOL*
(ID #69932) Posted on 2008/01/16 21:27
Grieverheart in Greece (登録日: 2007/12/11 03:33)
I'm 20 or 21,don't remember...well,not important.
(ID #69933) Posted on 2008/01/16 21:45
Tim in Fairfax, VA (outside of Washington, DC) (登録日: 2007/09/16 00:26)
Implementation Analyist
I'm 30, turning 31 in two months.  Usually, I never go about thinking "man, my old".  I yam what I yam.

However, it's when I'm part of a discussion and most people say things like "I've never seen Macross" or "My first anime is Evangelion (or Haruhi, etc)", that's when I feel ancient.  ^_^
(ID #69934) Posted on 2008/01/16 21:53
iRonMonkey in The Netherlands, Holland, the Dutch (登録日: 2007/08/30 03:56)
Hitting 30 this year! 

That officially qualifies me as an old man! Man, I never thought it would happen this quick...
(ID #69936) Posted on 2008/01/16 23:36
Tempest in New Zealand (登録日: 2007/11/07 08:08)
Exchange Student
I'm turning 17 in march, still have much to see, learn and so on. I look forward to turning 18 and being finally able to leave this annoying town :/

Those traditional japanese clothes look great on both ,boys and girls. Would really like to try them on someday
(ID #69937) Posted on 2008/01/16 23:43
reggie in indonesia (登録日: 2007/11/10 19:31)
uni student
i'm turning 19 on january 21
(ID #69938) Posted on 2008/01/16 23:51
Barsona in Bay Area, California (登録日: 2007/08/03 09:48)
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
ハデヤノ〜...なんか、女子の方はめちゃくちゃ目立ちたいだけなのか、本当に美学がない.男子の方は、なんか、チンピラ?

to think that Japan's future rests in people like this some what makes me shiver.  Then again, I say the same thing to America.
(ID #69939) Posted on 2008/01/17 00:22
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (登録日: 2006/12/24 13:14)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Here's the really story behind Seijin no Hi! ^^;  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mymapofjapan/

Right after the photo of that sweet little girl who will be breaking hearts in a few years. ^^;  Just you wait and see. ^o^

@D_Blade:  I think many of us grow older in thought at an early age.  Maybe it means we have an old soul.  I too have a youthful appearance.  People often underestimate me because they assume I'm young and know nothing.  What is important is we know what we are capable of and always work to exceed our full potential  I'm procrastinating too...

@MrColobus: I'm the same way.  No no, they are boring old farts. ^^

For those who are wondering, I'm 3.5 years old. ^^;
(ID #69942) Posted on 2008/01/17 02:06
lin-da-kenobi in Lima, Peru ^^ (登録日: 2007/08/16 04:08)
medicine student & otaku
well it's not like i'm young i'm barely 19 but i still feel like a 15 year old kid ^^ XD
(ID #69943) Posted on 2008/01/17 02:13
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (登録日: 2007/08/23 05:56)
Design Consultant
@D_Blade, who cares? I was really short for my age up until Junior year (11th grade). Then I shot up over 11 inches and now Im 6'2". I see no disadvantage to a shorter person other than one they place on themselves. I have a baby face too, no wrinkles or anything. Its okay! Girls love it! Dont let it get you down, theres someone out there for you. If I find a good-hearted girl out here, Ill send her your way, since there is a surplus of single cute girls in AZ. 
   You should read that book by Piers Anthony, I think its called Split Infinity.. something like that. I cant remember the first book in the series. Main character is a shorter guy, younger looking, and hes the F&$king man. 

I wonder when Danny is going to set up the whole forum thing so we can just talk to each other and get to know one another better. Also, so you guys out there can meet the Otaku minded girls that frequent the web... even if they are shy and rarely comment.. except Meimei132.
(ID #69944) Posted on 2008/01/17 02:25
Lorok in S.A., TX (登録日: 2007/12/03 15:59)
I'm 25 myself
(ID #69945) Posted on 2008/01/17 04:22
Skull_Commander in On Earth (登録日: 2007/09/16 05:06)
IT Guys
Well, on the next 4 month, I'll become 33.

And that's one nice event although a bit marred by some of the boys who got drunk ^^;;
(ID #69958) Posted on 2008/01/17 06:50
Lieutenant Sebastino in Ypres, Belgium, Europe (登録日: 2008/01/15 16:26)
Chemical Engineer
I'm 32! I like these pics, especially the beautifull bright colours!!
(ID #69963) Posted on 2008/01/17 07:29
shippoyasha in NYC (登録日: 2007/06/10 16:46)
NEET
Jesus. I never went through the whole 'all guys having insanely long, unmanageable hair' phase while I lived there.
(ID #69964) Posted on 2008/01/17 07:46
djet0 in Not so Sunnyvale, Teh Golden State (登録日: 2007/01/08 21:18)
High School Graduate... Now what?
It's a nice thought, becoming an adult. I'm closing onto 18, and the bachelor's life isn't too far away. Expectations await...

Well, its nice to see about the others who've responded, and the majority is leaning towards the youngin' adults. At least you're making sure to not let your life slip away so easily. Heck, you can still dance, DC. So, please don't let seniority drag you down. You're doing so well! (From the reader's point of view, that is) 

And aren't you supposed to expect a kid sometime soon (within the years to come)? :)
(ID #69965) Posted on 2008/01/17 07:49
Ricky in Brisbane, Australia (登録日: 2007/03/28 19:38)
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
Wow, some of them sure look pretty & elegant.  I think Kimono looks better than the chinese "Kei Fok".  It also has more variety with the different patterns.

(ID #69983) Posted on 2008/01/17 13:47
Sean in San Francisco / Tokyo / London / Dublin (登録日: 2007/01/23 18:18)
Video Editor / Sound Designer / DJ
I'm 31 now, I remember back in the day when I became 20 nothing special happened - was already drinking &  Chasing girls !

I was 21 before I smoked weed, though..
(ID #70001) Posted on 2008/01/17 22:42
kahinatchi in US (登録日: 2007/12/07 11:00)
Student
I turn 18 at the end of March.

I only wish I was Japanese so I could be one of those girls dressed up in gorgeous kimono when I turn 20, ne~
(ID #70002) Posted on 2008/01/17 22:43
Marauder (登録日: 2007/01/11 05:34)
大学生
At 24 I feel old.
(ID #70003) Posted on 2008/01/18 00:04
dream-creation.com in USA (登録日: 2008/01/15 07:24)
I.T. Dude
Danny got instant demographics with this post ^_^
(ID #70005) Posted on 2008/01/18 01:31
final fantasy fanatic in Austrailia (登録日: 2007/12/23 17:30)
IT Student
I'm 19 going on 20 in August. I do feel somewhat older than what I am sometimes. Although some people have trouble judging my age (it must be the moustach).
Chaos 3L337 in California (登録日: 2007/09/18 18:09)
CSU student/accountant
Thats cool, I just turned twenty about 2 months ago. 
(ID #70028) Posted on 2008/01/18 06:51
Orube_the_Sinner in Portugal (登録日: 2007/11/06 00:32)
Student and hug & touch bitch
I put 15, but I'm going older very soon now...

Now a days, I guess rather young people outside Japan are getting interested in Animanga. It is actually going a little trendy, wich doesn't really make me happy, seeing rather stupid people drive foruns into stupid high-school chat's : /
(ID #70077) Posted on 2008/01/18 16:11
ExeCute in in the middle of nowhere (登録日: 2008/01/11 18:47)
Eh-h-h... I'm 40.  Do I get the second "Seijin no Hi"?  BTW - It feels no different from when I was 16.
(ID #70079) Posted on 2008/01/18 16:29
kâkebuke in Paris, Not Texas (登録日: 2007/12/18 06:06)
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
Looks like an interesting tradition...

I'll be turning 20 in February, and I'm planning to have something a little out of the ordinary, such as twenty different cakes. :3
(ID #70092) Posted on 2008/01/18 19:35
NekokoNeko in Long Beach, CA, USA (登録日: 2007/11/30 14:56)
computer business Infomation system
I'm 23 and I feel like I'm in my 40's. All I do is wake up at 5am, drive to work, work for 10 hours, drive home, eat my supper, watch 1-2 episode of anime, take a bath and go to sleep just to do the same thing next day.
(ID #70107) Posted on 2008/01/19 00:02
Dors in Florida (登録日: 2007/09/02 12:37)
Stocker
I will be 21 in May

I feel as I continue to live, my need to pay back all the good thats happened to me becomes more and more eminent with the passing time. 

Then I feel sad because I haven't gotten very far...
(ID #70152) Posted on 2008/01/19 11:27
rosel in korea (登録日: 2008/01/19 10:17)
student
It's pretty funny because I was in japan when this happened... 13th 14th? don't remember, but the kimonos looked pretty dang cool.
(ID #70196) Posted on 2008/01/20 05:47
lazerbeak in Germany (登録日: 2008/01/21 21:20)
System Administrator
@NekokoNeko
I hear ya. I'm turning 25 this weekend and i have the same working day procedure. 

leben hart
(ID #70354) Posted on 2008/01/22 13:18
Ed Gomez in Perris, CA (登録日: 2007/03/02 04:15)
Art Production Manager, Computer/Graphic Design Tutor
Dang...I'll be 38 this year. I've been into anime for over 20 years now. Even though I get crap from my peers, so...so what! Don't change who you are because society tells you to. I still go to cons, buy figures, read manga and watch videos and at the same time keep my "adult" responsibilities.
(ID #70376) Posted on 2008/01/22 22:18
wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace (登録日: 2006/12/25 15:29)
Lowlife
19
(ID #70487) Posted on 2008/01/24 04:03
enguyen in USA (登録日: 2008/02/18 11:47)
Engineer by day, Otaku by night
Those Japanese girls are beutiful...sigh!
(ID #182094) Posted on 2008/05/06 09:02
6pack (登録日: 2008/03/20 13:55)
[f] 
sorry to post so late, i'm 32 yrs now.
But i still feel young, like i'm just 25 or so.

Girls in kimonos are very pretty ^-^
(ID #182430) Posted on 2008/05/06 21:08
graeble. in South Texas (登録日: 2008/05/23 07:26)
lecherous wretch
a cultural festival for young folks?
that's amazing!
(ID #195948) Posted on 2008/05/25 00:55
Billy Bullshot (登録日: 2008/06/05 00:28)
22, feel terribly old around all my friends who are 20... But when I'm alone I feel like a kid.
(ID #273608) Posted on 2008/08/22 06:51
oOgA in Singapore (登録日: 2007/08/29 21:53)
otaku? lol
many nice furisode around.. darn..how i wish i am in japan juz for that day. :)
(ID #445462) Posted on 2009/01/12 23:22
lifie123 in Los Angeles (登録日: 2009/04/12 09:20)
Agent
Looks festive. Those costumes actually look pretty cool.
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