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

Shōwa 58 is year 1983

People born in this year are 42 years old.

See also:
Shōwa 1
Shōwa 57
Shōwa 59

Public Holidays:
1982
1983
1984

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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
1978	Shōwa 53	47	uma	Horse
1979	Shōwa 54	46	hitsuji	Goat
1980	Shōwa 55	45	saru	Monkey
1981	Shōwa 56	44	tori	Rooster
1982	Shōwa 57	43	inu	Dog
1983	Shōwa 58	42	i	Pig
1984	Shōwa 59	41	ne	Rat
1985	Shōwa 60	40	ushi	Ox
1986	Shōwa 61	39	tora	Tiger
1987	Shōwa 62	38	u	Rabbit

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