Heisei (平成) is the current era in Japan. It started on Jan 8th, 1989, following the death of the Emperor Shōwa. You can read more on Wikipedia or keep browsing on this site with the following links.
| Year | Local Year | Age | Sexagenary Cycle | Chinese Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Heisei 12 | 25 | tatsu | Dragon |
| 2001 | Heisei 13 | 24 | mi | Snake |
| 2002 | Heisei 14 | 23 | uma | Horse |
| 2003 | Heisei 15 | 22 | hitsuji | Goat |
| 2004 | Heisei 16 | 21 | saru | Monkey |