What year is it in Heisei? Japan age finder & holiday calendar

Year 1946 is Shōwa 21

People born in this year are 78 years old.

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Shōwa (昭和) was the era before Heisei (平成). It started on Dec 25th, 1926, following the death of the Emperor Taisho. You can read more on Wikipedia or keep browsing on this site with the following links.

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Year	Local Year	Age	Sexagenary Cycle	Chinese Zodiac
1941	Shōwa 16	83	mi	Snake
1942	Shōwa 17	82	uma	Horse
1943	Shōwa 18	81	hitsuji	Goat
1944	Shōwa 19	80	saru	Monkey
1945	Shōwa 20	79	tori	Rooster
1946	Shōwa 21	78	inu	Dog
1947	Shōwa 22	77	i	Pig
1948	Shōwa 23	76	ne	Rat
1949	Shōwa 24	75	ushi	Ox
1950	Shōwa 25	74	tora	Tiger

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