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

Year 1984 is Shōwa 59

People born in this year are 40 years old.

There are days before this year ends.
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
1979 Shōwa 54 45 hitsuji Goat
1980 Shōwa 55 44 saru Monkey
1981 Shōwa 56 43 tori Rooster
1982 Shōwa 57 42 inu Dog
1983 Shōwa 58 41 i Pig
1984 Shōwa 59 40 ne Rat
1985 Shōwa 60 39 ushi Ox
1986 Shōwa 61 38 tora Tiger
1987 Shōwa 62 37 u Rabbit
1988 Shōwa 63 36 tatsu Dragon