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

Shōwa 48 is year 1973

People born in this year are 51 years old.

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Shōwa 1
Shōwa 47
Shōwa 49

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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
1968	Shōwa 43	56	saru	Monkey
1969	Shōwa 44	55	tori	Rooster
1970	Shōwa 45	54	inu	Dog
1971	Shōwa 46	53	i	Pig
1972	Shōwa 47	52	ne	Rat
1973	Shōwa 48	51	ushi	Ox
1974	Shōwa 49	50	tora	Tiger
1975	Shōwa 50	49	u	Rabbit
1976	Shōwa 51	48	tatsu	Dragon
1977	Shōwa 52	47	mi	Snake

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