Women relax afterwards. Many young people celebrate after the morning ceremony with parties or by going out drinking
Women wearing kimonos gather after the ceremony. Young men usually just wear a suit and tie rather than traditional Japanese outfits
A woman after the ceremony. Local officials make speeches and the newly-recognised adults are given small gifts at the event
Women wearing kimonos take a selfie
A crowd of women leave the ceremony, which is held on the second Monday in January
Women wearing kimonos share a joke as a friend looks on
All photographs are taken by Carl Court/ Getty Images