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

Year 1973 is Shōwa 48

People born in this year are 53 years old.

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Year 1972
Year 1974

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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
1968	Shōwa 43	58	saru	Monkey
1969	Shōwa 44	57	tori	Rooster
1970	Shōwa 45	56	inu	Dog
1971	Shōwa 46	55	i	Pig
1972	Shōwa 47	54	ne	Rat
1973	Shōwa 48	53	ushi	Ox
1974	Shōwa 49	52	tora	Tiger
1975	Shōwa 50	51	u	Rabbit
1976	Shōwa 51	50	tatsu	Dragon
1977	Shōwa 52	49	mi	Snake

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