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What Japanese year was I born in?

What Japanese year was I born in?

Have you ever wondered how your birth year corresponds to the Japanese calendar? Japan has a unique system of dating based on eras, where each era is associated with the reign of an emperor. If you’ve ever come across terms like Showa, Heisei, or Reiwa while discussing Japanese history or culture, you may be curious to know which era aligns with your birth year. In this article, we will provide you with a helpful table that converts Gregorian years to their corresponding Japanese eras from 1950 to 2025. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, studying its history, or simply curious about your Japanese zodiac sign, this guide will assist you in discovering the Japanese year in which you were born. So, let’s dive into the captivating world of Japanese calendar conversions and unravel the enigma of your birth year in the Land of the Rising Sun.

To avoid confusion, it is important to specify the era when referring to dates or events that occurred during or around the era changes in 1989 and 2019. This ensures that individuals born in those years are correctly associated with the appropriate era.

The note about the era changing is important to avoid confusion, particularly for individuals who were born in 1989 or 2019. Let’s delve into more details:

  1. Era Change from Showa to Heisei (1989):
    • The Showa era, which began on December 25, 1926, ended on January 7, 1989, with the passing of Emperor Hirohito (Emperor Showa).
    • The Heisei era commenced on January 8, 1989, the day after Emperor Akihito ascended the throne.
    • People born before January 8, 1989, are considered to be born in the Showa era, while those born on or after that date are considered to be born in the Heisei era.
  2. Era Change from Heisei to Reiwa (2019):
    • The Heisei era, which began on January 8, 1989, continued until April 30, 2019, when Emperor Akihito abdicated.
    • The Reiwa era started on May 1, 2019, with the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, the son of Emperor Akihito.
    • Individuals born before April 30, 2019, are considered to be born in the Heisei era, while those born on or after that date are considered to be born in the Reiwa era.

 

Gregorian Year Japanese Year
1950 Showa 25
1951 Showa 26
1952 Showa 27
1953 Showa 28
1954 Showa 29
1955 Showa 30
1956 Showa 31
1957 Showa 32
1958 Showa 33
1959 Showa 34
1960 Showa 35
1961 Showa 36
1962 Showa 37
1963 Showa 38
1964 Showa 39
1965 Showa 40
1966 Showa 41
1967 Showa 42
1968 Showa 43
1969 Showa 44
1970 Showa 45
1971 Showa 46
1972 Showa 47
1973 Showa 48
1974 Showa 49
1975 Showa 50
1976 Showa 51
1977 Showa 52
1978 Showa 53
1979 Showa 54
1980 Showa 55
1981 Showa 56
1982 Showa 57
1983 Showa 58
1984 Showa 59
1985 Showa 60
1986 Showa 61
1987 Showa 62
1988 Showa 63
1989 Heisei 1
1990 Heisei 2
1991 Heisei 3
1992 Heisei 4
1993 Heisei 5
1994 Heisei 6
1995 Heisei 7
1996 Heisei 8
1997 Heisei 9
1998 Heisei 10
1999 Heisei 11
2000 Heisei 12
2001 Heisei 13
2002 Heisei 14
2003 Heisei 15
2004 Heisei 16
2005 Heisei 17
2006 Heisei 18
2007 Heisei 19
2008 Heisei 20
2009 Heisei 21
2010 Heisei 22
2011 Heisei 23
2012 Heisei 24
2013 Heisei 25
2014 Heisei 26
2015 Heisei 27
2016 Heisei 28
2017 Heisei 29
2018 Heisei 30
2019 Reiwa 1
2020 Reiwa 2
2021 Reiwa 3
2022 Reiwa 4
2023 Reiwa 5
2024 Reiwa 6
2025 Reiwa 7

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