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

Shōwa 24 is year 1949

People born in this year are 75 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
1944 Shōwa 19 80 saru Monkey
1945 Shōwa 20 79 tori Rooster
1946 Shōwa 21 78 inu Dog
1947 Shōwa 22 77 i Pig
1948 Shōwa 23 76 ne Rat
1949 Shōwa 24 75 ushi Ox
1950 Shōwa 25 74 tora Tiger
1951 Shōwa 26 73 u Rabbit
1952 Shōwa 27 72 tatsu Dragon
1953 Shōwa 28 71 mi Snake