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

Shōwa 43 is year 1968

People born in this year are 57 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 42
Shōwa 44

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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
1963	Shōwa 38	62	u	Rabbit
1964	Shōwa 39	61	tatsu	Dragon
1965	Shōwa 40	60	mi	Snake
1966	Shōwa 41	59	uma	Horse
1967	Shōwa 42	58	hitsuji	Goat
1968	Shōwa 43	57	saru	Monkey
1969	Shōwa 44	56	tori	Rooster
1970	Shōwa 45	55	inu	Dog
1971	Shōwa 46	54	i	Pig
1972	Shōwa 47	53	ne	Rat

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