Taisho (大正) was the era before Shōwa (昭和). It started on July 30th, 1912, following the death of the Meiji Emperor. You can read more on Wikipedia or keep browsing on this site with the following links.
| Year | Local Year | Age | Sexagenary Cycle | Chinese Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Taisho 1 | 112 | ne | Rat |
| 1913 | Taisho 2 | 111 | ushi | Ox |
| 1914 | Taisho 3 | 110 | tora | Tiger |
| 1915 | Taisho 4 | 109 | u | Rabbit |
| 1916 | Taisho 5 | 108 | tatsu | Dragon |