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

Shōwa 31 is year 1956

People born in this year are 68 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 30
Shōwa 32

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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
1951	Shōwa 26	73	u	Rabbit
1952	Shōwa 27	72	tatsu	Dragon
1953	Shōwa 28	71	mi	Snake
1954	Shōwa 29	70	uma	Horse
1955	Shōwa 30	69	hitsuji	Goat
1956	Shōwa 31	68	saru	Monkey
1957	Shōwa 32	67	tori	Rooster
1958	Shōwa 33	66	inu	Dog
1959	Shōwa 34	65	i	Pig
1960	Shōwa 35	64	ne	Rat

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