China News Service, April 1. According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), from April 1, the legal age of adulthood in Japan has been lowered from 20 to 18. This is the first time in 146 years that Japan has adjusted this provision in the Civil Code. .

Data map: Japanese coming-of-age ceremony.

  The report pointed out that this move is in line with international standards, and also has the purpose of promoting the early integration of young people into society and relieving aging.

  However, the age limit for smoking, drinking and participating in public gambling remains at 20.