In Japan, you are recognized as an adult, or "Seijin", when you turn 20. Young adults turning 20 that year dress up and come together on January 2 to celebrate. Here, you see Mana wearing a Furisode Kimono. The main characteristic of this type of kimono is the super long sleeve and it is only allowed to be worn by bachelorettes. Traditionally, a young woman will "ok" a marriage proposal by fanning ("furi") her sleeve ("sode") at her suiter. Once a girl marries, the sleeves are cut shorter, not only to symbolize that she's married, but also to make every day chores easier to do.
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