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

Heisei 15 is year 2003

People born in this year are 20 years old.

There are days before this year ends.
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
1998 Heisei 10 25 tora Tiger
1999 Heisei 11 24 u Rabbit
2000 Heisei 12 23 tatsu Dragon
2001 Heisei 13 22 mi Snake
2002 Heisei 14 21 uma Horse
2003 Heisei 15 20 hitsuji Goat
2004 Heisei 16 19 saru Monkey
2005 Heisei 17 18 tori Rooster
2006 Heisei 18 17 inu Dog
2007 Heisei 19 16 i Pig