[English/Japanese] Japanese law will change drastically from April, and those who come to Japan to study at the age of 18 need to be well informed about the new law. So what are the major changes? Do you know? 1 Change in the age of adulthood Until now, the age of adulthood in Japan has been 20. However, as of April 1, the age will change to 18. With the age of adulthood at 18, people will be able to sign contracts for apartments, credit cards, etc., which were previously only allowed at the age of 20. In addition, women used to be able to get married at the age of 16, but this age has also been changed to 18. 2 Things to be aware of Some things do not change when the age of adulthood turns 18. These are smoking, drinking and gambling. In Japan, the minimum age for smoking, drinking, and gambling is 20, but this age remains 20 even though the age of majority has changed. Even if you do not smoke or drink yourself, you cannot purchase Please be careful. The rush of foreign students entering Japan will start in April. International students should make sure to understand the rules of Japan. Japanese people, these are international students who have been waiting to study in Japan for up to two years. We would appreciate it if you could watch over them warmly. From April, the Japan law will change significantly. Those who come to Japan at the age of 18 should be familiar with the new law. So what's going to change drastically? Do you guys know? 1 Change of age of adulthood Until now, the age of majority in Japan was 20 years. But from April 1, they will change to 18 years old. Now that the age of adulthood is 18, you will be able to sign apartment contracts and credit card contracts that were previously only allowed from the age of 20. Also, until now, women could get married from the age of 16, but now they are also from the age of 18. 2 Things to be aware of Some things do not change even when the age of adulthood reaches 18 years. It can be smoking or drinking or gambling. In Japan, smoking, drinking and gambling are from the age of 20, but here it remains 20 years old even if the age of adulthood changes. Even if you don't smoke or drink, you can't buy it. Be careful. There is a rush of international students entering the country from April. International students should familiarize themselves with the rules of Japan. To all Japan of you, these are international students who have been waiting for up to two years to study abroad in Japan. I hope you will watch over me warmly.