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

Shōwa 36 is year 1961

People born in this year are 64 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
1956 Shōwa 31 69 saru Monkey
1957 Shōwa 32 68 tori Rooster
1958 Shōwa 33 67 inu Dog
1959 Shōwa 34 66 i Pig
1960 Shōwa 35 65 ne Rat
1961 Shōwa 36 64 ushi Ox
1962 Shōwa 37 63 tora Tiger
1963 Shōwa 38 62 u Rabbit
1964 Shōwa 39 61 tatsu Dragon
1965 Shōwa 40 60 mi Snake