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

Shōwa 23 is year 1948

People born in this year are 76 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 22
Shōwa 24

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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
1943	Shōwa 18	81	hitsuji	Goat
1944	Shōwa 19	80	saru	Monkey
1945	Shōwa 20	79	tori	Rooster
1946	Shōwa 21	78	inu	Dog
1947	Shōwa 22	77	i	Pig
1948	Shōwa 23	76	ne	Rat
1949	Shōwa 24	75	ushi	Ox
1950	Shōwa 25	74	tora	Tiger
1951	Shōwa 26	73	u	Rabbit
1952	Shōwa 27	72	tatsu	Dragon

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