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

Shōwa 59 is year 1984

People born in this year are 39 years old.

See also:
Shōwa 1
Shōwa 58
Shōwa 60

Public Holidays:
1983
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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
1979	Shōwa 54	44	hitsuji	Goat
1980	Shōwa 55	43	saru	Monkey
1981	Shōwa 56	42	tori	Rooster
1982	Shōwa 57	41	inu	Dog
1983	Shōwa 58	40	i	Pig
1984	Shōwa 59	39	ne	Rat
1985	Shōwa 60	38	ushi	Ox
1986	Shōwa 61	37	tora	Tiger
1987	Shōwa 62	36	u	Rabbit
1988	Shōwa 63	35	tatsu	Dragon

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