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

Shōwa 57 is year 1982

People born in this year are 42 years old.

See also:
Shōwa 1
Shōwa 56
Shōwa 58

Public Holidays:
1981
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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
1977	Shōwa 52	47	mi	Snake
1978	Shōwa 53	46	uma	Horse
1979	Shōwa 54	45	hitsuji	Goat
1980	Shōwa 55	44	saru	Monkey
1981	Shōwa 56	43	tori	Rooster
1982	Shōwa 57	42	inu	Dog
1983	Shōwa 58	41	i	Pig
1984	Shōwa 59	40	ne	Rat
1985	Shōwa 60	39	ushi	Ox
1986	Shōwa 61	38	tora	Tiger

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