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

Shōwa 31 is year 1956

People born in this year are 70 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
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
1956 Shōwa 31 70 saru Monkey
1957 Shōwa 32 69 tori Rooster
1958 Shōwa 33 68 inu Dog
1959 Shōwa 34 67 i Pig
1960 Shōwa 35 66 ne Rat