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

Shōwa 44 is year 1969

People born in this year are 56 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
1964 Shōwa 39 61 tatsu Dragon
1965 Shōwa 40 60 mi Snake
1966 Shōwa 41 59 uma Horse
1967 Shōwa 42 58 hitsuji Goat
1968 Shōwa 43 57 saru Monkey
1969 Shōwa 44 56 tori Rooster
1970 Shōwa 45 55 inu Dog
1971 Shōwa 46 54 i Pig
1972 Shōwa 47 53 ne Rat
1973 Shōwa 48 52 ushi Ox