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

Shōwa 26 is year 1951

People born in this year are 75 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 25
Shōwa 27

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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
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
1952	Shōwa 27	74	tatsu	Dragon
1953	Shōwa 28	73	mi	Snake
1954	Shōwa 29	72	uma	Horse
1955	Shōwa 30	71	hitsuji	Goat

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