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

Shōwa 55 is year 1980

People born in this year are 44 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.

Quick Year & Age Chart

Year Local Year Age Sexagenary Cycle Chinese Zodiac
1975 Shōwa 50 49 u Rabbit
1976 Shōwa 51 48 tatsu Dragon
1977 Shōwa 52 47 mi Snake
1978 Shōwa 53 46 uma Horse
1979 Shōwa 54 45 hitsuji Goat
1980 Shōwa 55 44 saru Monkey
1981 Shōwa 56 43 tori Rooster
1982 Shōwa 57 42 inu Dog
1983 Shōwa 58 41 i Pig
1984 Shōwa 59 40 ne Rat