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

Heisei 8 is year 1996

People born in this year are 28 years old.

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Heisei 1
Heisei 7
Heisei 9

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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
1991	Heisei 3	33	hitsuji	Goat
1992	Heisei 4	32	saru	Monkey
1993	Heisei 5	31	tori	Rooster
1994	Heisei 6	30	inu	Dog
1995	Heisei 7	29	i	Pig
1996	Heisei 8	28	ne	Rat
1997	Heisei 9	27	ushi	Ox
1998	Heisei 10	26	tora	Tiger
1999	Heisei 11	25	u	Rabbit
2000	Heisei 12	24	tatsu	Dragon

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