This article explores the history of engagement in Japan, current regulations regarding the legal age for engagement, social attitudes towards engagement in Japan, and the pros and cons of getting engaged at a young age. The legal age for engagement is 18 years old for both men and women, set by the Japanese government to protect minors from exploitation or abuse. Social attitudes towards engagement are generally positive in traditional Japanese culture, but there is still some stigma attached to those who get engaged at a young age. Ultimately it is up to each couple individually to decide when they feel ready.