7th SEIJIN-shiki USA Ceremony

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!