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

Shōwa 22 is year 1947

People born in this year are 79 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 21
Shōwa 23

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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.

Quick Year & Age Chart

Year	Local Year	Age	Sexagenary Cycle	Chinese Zodiac
1942	Shōwa 17	84	uma	Horse
1943	Shōwa 18	83	hitsuji	Goat
1944	Shōwa 19	82	saru	Monkey
1945	Shōwa 20	81	tori	Rooster
1946	Shōwa 21	80	inu	Dog
1947	Shōwa 22	79	i	Pig
1948	Shōwa 23	78	ne	Rat
1949	Shōwa 24	77	ushi	Ox
1950	Shōwa 25	76	tora	Tiger
1951	Shōwa 26	75	u	Rabbit

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