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

Shōwa 17 is year 1942

People born in this year are 81 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
1937 Shōwa 12 86 ushi Ox
1938 Shōwa 13 85 tora Tiger
1939 Shōwa 14 84 u Rabbit
1940 Shōwa 15 83 tatsu Dragon
1941 Shōwa 16 82 mi Snake
1942 Shōwa 17 81 uma Horse
1943 Shōwa 18 80 hitsuji Goat
1944 Shōwa 19 79 saru Monkey
1945 Shōwa 20 78 tori Rooster
1946 Shōwa 21 77 inu Dog