Name: 7th SEIJIN-shiki USA Ceremony
Start: 2027-01-17T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2027-01-17T15:00:00-08:00
Location: The Great Hall

7th SEIJIN-shiki USA Ceremony

Coming of Age Celebration

Date:: Sun Jan 17, 2027
Time:: 3:00 pm PST
Cost:: $10

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Venue

: The Great Hall
: 1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)
Seattle, 98101 United States + Google Map

Event Format: In-Person

EVENT NOTES
Doors for this event will open at 2:00 PM.

Presented by JIA Foundation. For questions about this event, please contact contact@seijinusa.org.

Event banner for “SEIJIN-shiki USA 2027,” featuring Japanese musicians, women in traditional clothing, a crane emblem, an ocean wave, and taiko drummers.

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Celebrate Your Journey, Shape Your Future

JIA Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving the Seattle area, will host the 7th SEIJIN-shiki USA on Sunday, January 17, at 3:00 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle.

Inspired by Japan’s coming-of-age tradition, the celebration welcomes anyone ages 18–21 as of January 17, 2027, regardless of nationality or cultural background. The ceremony will be conducted entirely in English, and no Japanese language proficiency is required.

Highlights of the 7th SEIJIN-shiki USA:

Japanese cultural experiences
Inspiring speeches celebrating this important milestone
A captivating kimono presentation
Exciting live Taiko performance
Presentation of SEIJIN certificates
A commemorative SEIJIN 2027 group photo
Opportunities to connect and build a community with fellow new SEIJIN 2027!

About SEIJIN-shiki USA

SEIJIN-shiki (成人式) is a cherished tradition in Japan that brings communities together to recognize and celebrate young people entering adulthood. These young adults are known as “new SEIJIN (新成人).”

Launched in 2020 by JIA Foundation, SEIJIN-shiki USA draws on this tradition while embracing the diverse cultural backgrounds and values of young people growing up in the United States. The celebration fosters cultural exchange and Japan–U.S. friendship while offering encouragement as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

Previous participants have valued the opportunity to experience Japanese traditions, explore their cultural identities, and form lasting friendships. Through this shared milestone, JIA Foundation hopes to establish a new American tradition of bringing communities together to celebrate their journey into adulthood.

As SEIJIN-shiki USA transitions to an every-other-year schedule, eligibility has been expanded to ages 18–21, reflecting coming-of-age milestones in Japan and the United States. Participants can choose the age that feels right for their celebration.

Events are offered for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. Read Town Hall’s Program Content Policy.