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

Year 1972 is Shōwa 47

People born in this year are 52 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
1967 Shōwa 42 57 hitsuji Goat
1968 Shōwa 43 56 saru Monkey
1969 Shōwa 44 55 tori Rooster
1970 Shōwa 45 54 inu Dog
1971 Shōwa 46 53 i Pig
1972 Shōwa 47 52 ne Rat
1973 Shōwa 48 51 ushi Ox
1974 Shōwa 49 50 tora Tiger
1975 Shōwa 50 49 u Rabbit
1976 Shōwa 51 48 tatsu Dragon