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A national holiday celebrated annually on the second Monday of January, Coming-of-Age Day or Seijin no Hi （成人の日）, marks a significant milestone for young adults who have turned 18, the age of adulthood in Japan.

On this day, local governments host formal events to honor the new adults, congratulating them on their journey into maturity and their new responsibilities, such as voting and legal independence. Many attendees wear traditional attire – women often don elegant furisode (振袖) or long-sleeved kimono, while men may don hakama or suits.

The day is filled with celebrations, including visits to shrines, speeches, and photo-taking with family and friends. It’s a moment of pride and reflection, symbolizing a fresh start and recognition of one’s place in society.

We love to celebrate our teachers' special day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR JANUARY CELEBRANTS 🫶🏻✨
お誕生日おめでとうございます🎉

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 is around the corner. Cheers to 12 new chapters, 365 new chances, and a year full of adventures, knowledge and fun. Happy Wood Snake year everyone. 🥂

よいお年をお迎えください。(Yoi otoshi wo omukae kudasai!)
Have a good year, senseis. ⭐🎆

🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Christmas! 🎄🌟

Are you ready for the 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷?
Put on your finest gowns and sharpest suits, because this year’s holiday party is straight out of a classic Hollywood dream. 🎞️✨

Step into a world of elegance, sparkle, and star-studded glamour as we celebrate the holidays in style.

🎤 Expect:
✨ A red carpet entrance (strike your best pose!) 🎶

Dress Code : Old Hollywood Glamour – channel your inner Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, or your favorite vintage star!

Senseis, get ready to shine like the star you are – because the holidays deserve a little Hollywood magic! 🌟🎄

We love to celebrate our teachers' special day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR DECEMBER CELEBRANTS 🫶🏻✨
お誕生日おめでとうございます🎉

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrated on November 23. It is the modern name for an ancient harvest festival known as 𝐍𝐢𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐬𝐚𝐢 (新嘗祭(にいなめさい)). The classic chronicle, Nihon Shoki, mentions a harvest ritual having taken place during the reign of Emperor Jimmu (660-585 BC). After World War II, the United States led authorities to abolish Japanese national holidays rooted in the State Shinto mythology, including Niiname-sai. The Japanese government responded in 1948 by adopting a new national holiday law that renamed the holiday to Labor Thanksgiving Day while keeping the date the same.

On this day, school children prepare cards or gifts to distribute to police officers, firefighters, hospital staffs, personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the Japan Coast Guard and other people in the labor sector to show appreciation for their contributions to the country. Companies review their accomplishments and congratulate their workers for their dedication. Families get together and have dinner at home on this holiday. In addition, citizens are encouraged to relax and take care of themselves.

🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to our 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 of October! 🎉

We’re thrilled to recognize the hard work of our top teachers for October 2024. Thank you for your passion and dedication! Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

We love to celebrate our teacher's special day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR NOVEMBER CELEBRANTS 🫶🏻✨
お誕生日おめでとうございます🎉

🎉 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐄𝐈 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐣𝐚 𝐁𝐎𝐎! – The Results Are In! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who shared and voted in the spooky fun! 👻🖋️ We’re thrilled to announce our top 2 winners, plus 2 special participation awards:

🥇 1st Place Winner - Hollow's Eve by Day-oh
🥈 2nd Place Winner - The Old Painting by Siri

🎖️ Special Participation Award
- Bed & Breakfast by CEL
- TV Reflection by J.M.

Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who sent chills down our spines! Keep an eye out for these haunting tales online… if you dare! 💀🎃

From celebrating Emperor Meiji's birthday to celebrating freedom and peace, November 3 is an important date to Japanese Culture. It was officially changed to Culture Day after World War II. Parades and festivals are usually held on this day; however, celebrations to honor and promote Japanese culture, tradition, arts, and academic endeavor carry on for some days. ⭐

Are you interested in Japanese culture? Celebrate Culture Day with SOE 🤩✨

🎃👻 Grave ng Lagim: A Night in the Cemetery 🎃👻

Prepare for a hauntingly good time at our spooktacular Halloween party!

Come dressed to scare and enjoy a night of thrills, chills, and wicked fun! 🎉🕸️