You Only Turn 20 Once, so Spice It Up!
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Much of the criticism comes from the way the costumes highlight symbols and fashions of “yankee” (hoodlum) culture in Japan such as punch-perms (short hair with tight curls), mullets, pompadours or gold print on black clothing.
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Many young adults were carrying flags or paper fans with their region’s name printed on them. Also, a whistle would blow occasionally, causing groups of the men and women to shout out the name of their community.
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While some may sneer at their flamboyant clothing which celebrates certain anti-social behaviors, if you see it first-hand, you'll see what Coming of Age Day in Kita-Kyushu was all about. These men and women realized that you only become an adult once in your life, so you might as well make the most of it.
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