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

Year 2004 is Heisei 16

People born in this year are 20 years old.

There are days before this year ends.
Heisei (平成) is the current era in Japan. It started on Jan 8th, 1989, following the death of the Emperor Shōwa. 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
1999 Heisei 11 25 u Rabbit
2000 Heisei 12 24 tatsu Dragon
2001 Heisei 13 23 mi Snake
2002 Heisei 14 22 uma Horse
2003 Heisei 15 21 hitsuji Goat
2004 Heisei 16 20 saru Monkey
2005 Heisei 17 19 tori Rooster
2006 Heisei 18 18 inu Dog
2007 Heisei 19 17 i Pig
2008 Heisei 20 16 ne Rat