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

Shōwa 40 is year 1965

People born in this year are 59 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
1960 Shōwa 35 64 ne Rat
1961 Shōwa 36 63 ushi Ox
1962 Shōwa 37 62 tora Tiger
1963 Shōwa 38 61 u Rabbit
1964 Shōwa 39 60 tatsu Dragon
1965 Shōwa 40 59 mi Snake
1966 Shōwa 41 58 uma Horse
1967 Shōwa 42 57 hitsuji Goat
1968 Shōwa 43 56 saru Monkey
1969 Shōwa 44 55 tori Rooster