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

Year 1939 is Shōwa 14

People born in this year are 85 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
1934 Shōwa 9 90 inu Dog
1935 Shōwa 10 89 i Pig
1936 Shōwa 11 88 ne Rat
1937 Shōwa 12 87 ushi Ox
1938 Shōwa 13 86 tora Tiger
1939 Shōwa 14 85 u Rabbit
1940 Shōwa 15 84 tatsu Dragon
1941 Shōwa 16 83 mi Snake
1942 Shōwa 17 82 uma Horse
1943 Shōwa 18 81 hitsuji Goat