Due to the spread of the new corona, the coming-of-age ceremony, which could not be held two years ago, was held in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture, and the participants renewed their determination.
In Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the coming-of-age ceremony was canceled two years ago due to the spread of the new coronavirus, but local university students submitted more than 2,000 signatures to the town to hold it, and the coming-of-age ceremony was held two years late. the formula has come true.
57 people attended the ceremony, and Mayor Katsumasa Tajima of Kushimoto Town celebrated, saying, "Although it has been delayed by two years, I am happy to be able to hold the Coming-of-Age Ceremony. I want people to take on various challenges without fear of failure." said the words of
Next, Koren Takada, representing the participants, pledged, "I think there are many of my friends who have turned 22 and have already decided on their future careers. I want to live a strong life with the pride and experience of being born and raised in this town." I was.
Afterwards, a commemorative photo was taken, and the participants renewed their resolve and were happy to see their friends again after a long time.
A 22-year-old woman who works in Osaka said, "She felt frustrated because she couldn't do the coming-of-age ceremony, but I'm glad she did. I feel like she's finally grown up." rice field.