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

Year 2008 is Heisei 20

People born in this year are 18 years old.

See also:
Year 2007
Year 2009

Public Holidays:
2007
2008
2009

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Heisei (平成) is the current era in Japan. It started on Jan 8th, 1989, following the death of the Emperor Shōwa. 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
2003	Heisei 15	23	hitsuji	Goat
2004	Heisei 16	22	saru	Monkey
2005	Heisei 17	21	tori	Rooster
2006	Heisei 18	20	inu	Dog
2007	Heisei 19	19	i	Pig
2008	Heisei 20	18	ne	Rat
2009	Heisei 21	17	ushi	Ox
2010	Heisei 22	16	tora	Tiger
2011	Heisei 23	15	u	Rabbit
2012	Heisei 24	14	tatsu	Dragon

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