Japan's youth mark Coming of Age Day amid coronavirus surge
The day is a rite of passage for young people who have turned or are about to turn 20 years old. Most events were canceled due to COVID-19 but some authorities went ahead with celebrations despite a state of emergency.
Millions of Japanese turning 20 this year
More than a million people in Japan turn 20 this year, the age at which they can legally drink alcohol, smoke and get married without parental approval. Reaching this age is usually marked by mass ceremonies around the country, but these were largely cancelled this year due to the pandemic.