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

Shōwa 38 is year 1963

People born in this year are 61 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 37
Shōwa 39

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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
1958	Shōwa 33	66	inu	Dog
1959	Shōwa 34	65	i	Pig
1960	Shōwa 35	64	ne	Rat
1961	Shōwa 36	63	ushi	Ox
1962	Shōwa 37	62	tora	Tiger
1963	Shōwa 38	61	u	Rabbit
1964	Shōwa 39	60	tatsu	Dragon
1965	Shōwa 40	59	mi	Snake
1966	Shōwa 41	58	uma	Horse
1967	Shōwa 42	57	hitsuji	Goat

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